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The Lodge Health And Rehabilitation Center in Ocala, FL

The Lodge Health And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Ocala, FL.

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The Lodge Health And Rehabilitation Center in Ocala, FL

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  • Interior

    A grand piano sits elegantly in the corner of a room, accompanied by a lush green plant.

  • Decor

    A modern kitchen interior featuring a stylish countertop and pendant lighting.

  • Building

    A residential building with a covered entrance and landscaped surroundings.

  • Bedroom

    A neatly arranged hospital room with a bed, side table, and comfortable seating.

  • Lighting

    A cozy lobby area with seating and decor.

  • Office

    A modern reception desk area with warm lighting and a computer setup.

635 South East 17Th Street, Ocala, FL 34471

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 118 reviews
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Overall Review of The Lodge Health And Rehabilitation Center

common 32 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff who are kind, attentive, and responsive.

Across many reviews, residents and loved ones describe staff members as friendly, professional, and supportive during rehab and daily needs. Several reviewers highlight specific people in nursing, social services, and therapy, including help with calming anxiety, answering questions, and keeping families informed. A recurring positive point is that staff work to include families in the care process and address concerns when raised. Some negative reviews contrast this with complaints about long waits for help and ignored call buttons, but those are not the only experience residents report.

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Therapy progress is a frequent focus

Physical and occupational therapy receive consistent praise for helping residents improve and regain mobility.

Many reviews emphasize the therapy team—especially PT and OT—and describe meaningful progress like walking farther, standing up more, and working through recovery steps. Some reviewers also mention therapists teaching exercises and coordinating care so they can return home, while others describe therapy sessions as well-run and focused. This aligns with the community’s emphasis on wellness and ongoing scheduled activities that support rehabilitation routines. A smaller set of reviews call out disappointments with therapy frequency or execution, but overall residents repeatedly connect therapy quality to better outcomes.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Food quality is one of the most debated parts of the stay.

Reviews frequently discuss meals, with some residents describing the food as good and served on time, and others saying it is cold, unappetizing, or lacking in choices. Several families mention having to supplement meals or noticing weight loss when nutrition wasn’t meeting expectations. Even among positive notes, there are references to wanting better variety or choices, suggesting food satisfaction is not uniform. Residents also mention special dietary needs, including diabetes-related and other restrictions, as part of what they were offered.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Clean rooms, but upkeep complaints appear

Many reviewers appreciate cleanliness, while others report sanitation problems and neglected rooms.

Several reviews praise the facility for being clean and well-maintained, including clean rooms and laundry/linens. Others describe serious cleanliness concerns such as soiled conditions, dirty bathrooms, or rooms that were not cleaned during their stay. A few reviews also tie cleanliness to overall care trust—either improving confidence or raising concerns about hygiene oversight. The overall pattern is mixed: cleaning is a strength for some residents, but there are recurring complaints about sanitation and room upkeep in others.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Bitting's Pharmacy (0 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Rebalance Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Rebalance Pharmacy & Wellness Center (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Morris Michael Dr Ocallaghan Eye Ocala (0.1 miles)
  • Allergy & Asthma Care of Florida (0.1 miles)
  • Ocala Health Neurosurgical Group (0.1 miles)
  • Hearing & Balance Solutions (0.1 miles)
  • Ocala Orthopaedic Group PA (0.2 miles)
  • Nagda Medical (0.3 miles)
  • Fast Track Pediatrics (0.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Miller's Ale House - Ocala (0.2 miles)
  • IHOP (0.7 miles)
  • Ocala Downtown Market Restaurant (0.8 miles)
  • Infinite Ale Works (0.9 miles)
  • Ivy on the Square (1 miles)
  • Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille (1 miles)
  • Checkers (1.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lifeline Personal Emergency Response Service (0.5 miles)
  • Heart of Florida Health Center (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Brick & Iron Cafe (0.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2 miles)
  • The Gathering Cafe Ocala (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Christian Church (1.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Hollywood & IMAX - Ocala (2.3 miles)

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