The Lodge Health & Rehabilitation Center

About The Lodge Health & Rehabilitation Center

The Lodge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Ocala, Florida, is a 99-bed nursing facility offering short-term post-acute rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing and respite stays. It participates in Medicare and Medicaid, with a provider listing recording Medicare participation dating to 1982. Its care options span temporary rehabilitation and respite admissions as well as longer-term nursing support. The facility lists an on-site therapy gym and activity center, providing designated spaces for rehabilitation and organized recreation.

Care listings include skilled nursing, 24-hour nursing and supervision, a 24-hour call system, and medication management. Assistance is listed for bathing, dressing, transfers and other activities of daily living, as well as non-ambulatory care. Clinical services also include pain management, wound assessment and care, complex wound care, restorative nursing, and routine vision and dental assessments. Listings identify certified nurse practitioners, registered nurses and restorative nursing aides among the professionals associated with care. Counseling support is listed for residents and families. Resident and family councils meet regularly with management to discuss concerns, preferences and quality-improvement matters. English is the language listed for caregivers.

Physical, occupational and speech therapy are listed for bedside sessions or use of a therapy gym. Rehabilitation and specialty services include stroke recovery and cardiac, orthopedic and pulmonary rehabilitation, plus dialysis support; some services may be provided on-site or through contracted providers. Outpatient rehabilitation is also listed for people who have returned home but continue to need therapy. Hospice care can be arranged for residents who choose comfort-focused care. Transitional care planning includes follow-up appointments, equipment and home-health orders.

Accommodations are listed as private suites with private bathrooms, cable television, kitchenettes, telephones, air conditioning, furnishings and Wi-Fi. Dining includes a dining room, meal preparation and service, daily meals and snacks, restaurant-style options and all-day dining. Special-diet listings include allergy-sensitive and diabetes options, along with other dietary restrictions; a professional chef is also listed. Housekeeping and laundry are among the facility’s listed services.

Activity spaces include an activity center, arts and activity rooms, a game room, movie theater, library and business room. Listed programming ranges from scheduled daily, community-sponsored and resident-run activities to music programs, movie nights, fitness sessions and outdoor activities. The activity center is also associated with group games, crafts and social events. Outdoor common areas include a garden and walking paths; other wellness amenities include a fitness room and spa or sauna room. Transportation, concierge service, move-in coordination, an emergency alert system and family support services are also listed. Nearby are a pharmacy and an allergy-and-asthma care office, each about 0.1 mile away, Miller’s Ale House about 0.2 mile away, and Brick & Iron Cafe. A medical center is listed about half a mile away.