I placed my mom in this secure memory-care community and am very pleased. The staff - from nursing and med techs to the executive team and Janet Soto - are attentive, compassionate, and proactive; the facility is clean and safe, with good meals, engaging activities and on-site medical support, and our loved one truly thrives here.
Loved one of resident
Sep 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Air-conditioning
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Private bathrooms
Telephone
Wifi
Memory care community services
Mild cognitive impairment
Specialized memory care programming
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Common areas
Beauty salon
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Gaming room
Garden
Outdoor space
Small library
Wellness center
Community services
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
3.08·(36)
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
Care
3.1
Staff
3.3
Meals
4.0
Amenities
2.9
Value
1.2
Pros
Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
Responsive and supportive executive leadership
Proactive family communication and issue resolution
On-site medical providers (nurse practitioner, physician, psychiatrist)
Clean, well-maintained interior spaces
Spacious rooms with ample closet storage
Secure, dedicated memory-care unit
Engaging activities program including outings and events
Aging building infrastructure and outdated room equipment
Summary of reviews
Reviewer feedback on Harmony House of Ocala is mixed and clustered around two broad experiences. Many families describe a supportive, communicative management team and a caregiving staff that is caring, attentive, and emotionally invested. Executive leadership and specific managers received repeated praise for hands-on assistance during transitions and for proactively communicating with families. The facility also has on-site medical coverage (nurse practitioner, physician, psychiatrist), routine housekeeping and laundry services, and an activities program that includes outings, games, and social celebrations — all factors that several reviewers identified as contributors to residents' wellbeing.
Care quality and staffing emerge as the most polarized areas. Positive accounts emphasize individualized attention, knowledgeable memory-care staff, and residents who thrive and remain safe in the secured memory unit. Conversely, other accounts describe inconsistent staff conduct and responsiveness, gaps in training for memory-related needs, and understaffing that affects day-to-day care. There is a serious allegation involving a medication overdose that required emergency care; more broadly, reviewers cited concerns about medication administration and monitoring. In addition, some families reported inconsistent assistance with grooming and bathing, signaling variability in personal-care routines.
Dining, activities, and social programming are frequently cited strengths. Reviewers noted varied meal choices, an engaged chef, flexible dining options, birthday and holiday events, and a well-used courtyard and walking areas. These elements were often linked to a positive resident experience and active engagement. Where operational issues were mentioned, they tended to involve service continuity, roommate compatibility in shared rooms, and the physical size of certain units.
Facility and operational concerns appear repeatedly enough to be notable. While many reviewers described the interior as clean and rooms as spacious, others raised sanitation, odor, and pest-control maintenance issues at exterior entry points and outdoor landscaping. Reports of missing personal items, clothing mix-ups, and billing discrepancies point to gaps in property-security, inventory controls, and financial processes. Communication system problems such as voicemail overflow or outdated emergency contact information were also described and can impede family outreach and incident follow-up. Several reviewers noted the building is older and some rooms are inadequately equipped, which may affect expectations around furnishings and accessibility.
In sum, Harmony House of Ocala presents strengths in leadership presence, compassionate staff members, on-site clinical resources, and a robust activities and dining program. At the same time, patterns in the reviews indicate room for improvement in staffing consistency, memory-care training and supervision, medication oversight, property controls, and building maintenance. Prospective families should consider an in-person visit, ask specific questions about current staffing ratios, medication administration protocols, incident reporting, property-inventory safeguards, and recent maintenance or pest-control measures, and verify billing and contractual terms before making a placement decision.
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Location
Harmony House of Ocala is located at 5762 SW 60th Ave, Ocala, FL, 34474.
About Harmony House of Ocala
Harmony House of Ocala is closed now, but while it was open it offered care for seniors with memory loss and dementia in a small and quiet community where staff watched over residents at all hours, and the building had secured doors, fenced courtyards, alarm bracelets, and safety features to help keep folks from wandering which really matters when memory gets bad, and they had trained staff, including nurses and care managers, who could help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, grooming, getting around with lifts, medication management, and even had a doctor on call if something serious came up in the middle of the night. Residents could get help with incontinence, and there was a focus on keeping everyone comfortable, so they had group and personal activities every day, nice garden areas, a screened-in porch for sitting outside, and indoor spots for games, music, arts, and even a movie theater and fitness room, so there was plenty to do for those who wanted to stay busy, but plenty of quiet nooks for people to just relax, read, or talk. The food was big draw too since everyone got three home-style meals in a dining room, sometimes prepared to fit special diets like kosher, vegetarian, diabetic needs, and there were always snacks and drinks if someone got hungry between meals, and the place kept it feeling homelike with simple private and shared rooms, each with a bathroom, television, kitchenette, air conditioning, internet, and a telephone, which made it easier for families to visit or stay in touch. Transportation wasn't a problem either since staff would help residents get to appointments or outings in a van with a driver, there was laundry and cleaning every week, and even move-in help and support for families feeling overwhelmed. Nobody could bring pets, but there were beauty salon services right there so everyone could stay neat, and the staff was specially trained to handle tough memory and behavior issues, and they were able to give hospice and respite care for those who needed extra help, making it a place where folks could stay as needs changed, and everything, from meals to care and activities, came in an all-inclusive monthly rate, licensed by the state with a focus on peace and safety, meaning families could worry less even as loved ones faced hard days with illnesses like Alzheimer's.
Priority Life Care stands as a prominent family-owned senior living provider that was founded in 2009 by the Petras family during a Thanksgiving dinner business presentation. The company opened its first community in Maple Heights, Ohio in 2010 and has since grown to operate 66 senior living communities spanning from New York to Texas. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Priority Life Care has established itself as a significant player in the senior housing industry under the leadership of Co-Founder and CEO Sevy Petras. The company received Great Place to Work certification for both 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 cycles, reflecting its commitment to workplace excellence.
People often ask...
Harmony House of Ocala offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,205 per month.
Harmony House of Ocala offers assisted living.
There are 8 photos of Harmony House of Ocala on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 5762 SW 60th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474.
No, Harmony House of Ocala does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its standard, complaint, and monitoring inspections.
Identified an unannounced complaint investigation; no deficiencies were found at the time of the survey.
30 Apr 2025Standard
30 Apr 2025Standard
Observed an unannounced follow-up to a re-licensure review conducted by desk review on May 12, 2025; deficiencies were corrected at the time of the review.
12 Mar 2025Standard
12 Mar 2025Standard
Identified deficiencies in staffing practices and the facility’s living environment, including staff documentation and safety/cleanliness issues in resident areas.
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
07 Nov 2024Complaint
07 Nov 2024Complaint
Identified an unannounced complaint investigation and a generator assessment; no deficiencies were found.
06 May 2024Standard
06 May 2024Standard
Observed a follow-up review in May 2024 found deficiencies corrected at the time.
14 Mar 2024Standard
14 Mar 2024Standard
Identified deficiencies in background screening attestations and related staff documentation. Findings included missing attestation forms and incomplete screening records.
Class 3A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
CZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
09 Oct 2023Complaint
09 Oct 2023Complaint
Investigated an unannounced complaint; no deficiencies were identified.
20 Oct 2022Complaint
20 Oct 2022Complaint
Identified lack of ongoing activities and limited resident participation, with residents reporting few activities and staff unable to provide one-on-one activities.
16 Aug 2022Complaint
16 Aug 2022Complaint
Identified lack of a formal activities program and absence of an Activities Director; residents reported few organized activities and staff could not provide planned resident activities.
08 Jun 2022Complaint
08 Jun 2022Complaint
Identified a lack of ongoing activities and missing activity calendars; residents were observed sitting and not engaged.
Class 3A0026RESIDENT CARE - SOCIAL & LEISURE ACTIVITIES
12 May 2022Complaint
12 May 2022Complaint
Identified deficiencies were corrected during an unannounced revisit following a complaint investigation.
09 Sept 2021Complaint
09 Sept 2021Complaint
Conducted an unannounced complaint investigation; no deficiencies identified at the time.
18 May 2021Complaint
18 May 2021Complaint
Identified no deficiencies after a follow-up desk review addressing two complaints.
30 Mar 2021Complaint
30 Mar 2021Complaint
Identified deficiencies related to maintaining resident records on the premises and required documentation.
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
05 Jan 2021Standard
05 Jan 2021Standard
Identified no deficiencies. A follow-up desk review occurred on January 5, 2021.
10 Nov 2020Standard
10 Nov 2020Standard
Identified deficiencies included incomplete health assessments, inadequate staff in-service training, improper dietary planning, missing staff records, and unclear resident accommodations and charges.
Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
Class 3A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
Class 3A0168RESIDENT REFUND POLICY
CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
04 May 2020Complaint
04 May 2020Complaint
Confirmed an unannounced survey focused on emergency power planning and COVID-19 infection control; no deficient practice identified during the visit.
10 Jul 2019Complaint
10 Jul 2019Complaint
Found that a complaint investigation on July 10, 2019 showed no deficiencies.
27 Nov 2018
27 Nov 2018
Identified no deficient practices during an unannounced Change of Ownership survey.
27 Sept 2018Standard
27 Sept 2018Standard
Found that no deficient practices were identified during the biennial re-licensure survey.
30 Jun 2017Complaint
30 Jun 2017Complaint
Concluded that previously cited deficiencies were cleared after a follow-up visit.
09 Jun 2017Complaint
09 Jun 2017Complaint
Investigated a complaint on 6/9/2017 and found no deficiency at the time of the investigation.
30 May 2017Change of Ownership
30 May 2017Change of Ownership
Concluded no deficient practice identified after a CHOW follow-up conducted on 5/30/2017.
11 May 2017Complaint
11 May 2017Complaint
Observed unsafe shower conditions and improper disposal of medications in a licensed senior care setting. Documentation for medication disposal was lacking.
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
10 Apr 2017Change of Ownership
10 Apr 2017Change of Ownership
Identified environmental concerns in hallways and dining areas, including peeling paint, scuffed walls, missing handrails, and a damaged door.
24 Feb 2017Change of Ownership
24 Feb 2017Change of Ownership
Identified deficiencies in staff health verification and required training during a change of ownership survey. Documentation for one staff member lacked a medical verification, and another staff member did not receive required training.
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0086TRAINING - ADRD
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
31 Oct 2016Standard
31 Oct 2016Standard
Conducted a desk review as follow-up to a biennial survey; previously cited deficiencies were cleared.
30 Sept 2016Standard
30 Sept 2016Standard
Identified deficiencies included failure to post required complaint numbers for residents and failure to ensure annual health screenings for staff.
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
31 May 2016Complaint
31 May 2016Complaint
Found that previously cited deficiencies were cleared after a revisit.
31 May 2016
31 May 2016
Confirmed that the previously cited deficiencies were cleared after a follow-up review.
14 Apr 2016
14 Apr 2016
Identified deficiencies in medication recordkeeping and in maintaining furniture in good condition for residents.
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
14 Apr 2016Complaint
14 Apr 2016Complaint
Found no deficient practices for the two complaints and compliance observed at that time.
12 Apr 2016Complaint
12 Apr 2016Complaint
Identified deficiencies in supervision, safety, and documentation related to resident care.
Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 2A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 2A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 2A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
16 Mar 2016Monitor
16 Mar 2016Monitor
Identified deficiencies in resident rights and care, including a couch in disrepair and a missing physician order for one resident. Additional issues included unlicensed staff administering medications and incomplete employee background checks.
Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
Class 3AZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
17 Nov 2015
17 Nov 2015
Identified that previously cited deficiencies were corrected during a follow-up desk review.
14 Oct 2015Monitor
14 Oct 2015Monitor
Identified failures to provide required annual and Level II training to staff and to ensure ECC training for supervision within required timeframes.
Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
Class 3A0089ALZHEIMER'S/OTHER DISORDERS - SPECIAL CARE
Class 3AE210ECC - TRAINING
13 Jan 2015Standard
13 Jan 2015Standard
Concluded a follow-up visit found no deficiencies and that previously cited deficiencies were cleared.
14 Nov 2014Standard
14 Nov 2014Standard
Identified a failure to obtain a health assessment for one resident.
Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Class 1A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0076DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS (DNROS)
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
Class 3A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
29 Sept 2014Monitor
29 Sept 2014Monitor
Found no deficiencies cited following a state licensure survey on September 29, 2014.
04 Jun 2014Complaint
04 Jun 2014Complaint
Observed that previously cited deficiencies were cleared during a follow-up visit.
04 Jun 2014Complaint
04 Jun 2014Complaint
Observed an unannounced complaint survey completed, and licensure deficiencies were not identified.
21 Apr 2014Complaint
21 Apr 2014Complaint
Identified safety and supervision deficiencies in a senior living setting, including an unsupervised smoking area and incomplete smoking documentation.
Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
31 Jan 2014Complaint
31 Jan 2014Complaint
Conducted an unannounced complaint survey on January 31, 2014; no deficiencies were identified.
31 Jan 2014Complaint
31 Jan 2014Complaint
Concluded no deficiencies identified and previous citations were cleared after a follow-up review.
23 Jan 2014Complaint
23 Jan 2014Complaint
Confirmed an unannounced complaint survey was conducted and found no deficiencies.
05 Dec 2013Complaint
05 Dec 2013Complaint
Identified deficiencies in supervision and in maintaining a clean living environment, with observed unsanitary floor conditions and inadequate resident oversight.
Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
31 Jul 2013Complaint
31 Jul 2013Complaint
Identified deficiencies were corrected during a follow-up visit.
31 Jul 2013Complaint
31 Jul 2013Complaint
Identified that a complaint survey found compliance with applicable state statutes and Florida Administrative Code.
31 Jul 2013Complaint
31 Jul 2013Complaint
Identified a deficiency in resident supervision during a state licensure revisit.
07 May 2013Complaint
07 May 2013Complaint
Identified deficiencies in supervision and communication, including failure to notify the correct responsible party and incorrect contact numbers for at least one resident.
Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
20 Mar 2013Expansion
20 Mar 2013Expansion
Identified that deficiencies previously cited were corrected during a follow-up licensure revisit.
20 Mar 2013Complaint
20 Mar 2013Complaint
Identified deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit.
18 Feb 2013Complaint
18 Feb 2013Complaint
Observed that no deficiencies were identified and the provider was in compliance at the time.
17 Jan 2013Expansion
17 Jan 2013Expansion
Identified multiple issues related to resident care, medication management, staffing, and record-keeping at the location.
Class 3A0003LICENSURE - CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP (CHOW)
Class 2A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
Class 2A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
Class 3AE201ECC - POLICIES
Class 3AE203ECC - STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
16 Jan 2013Complaint
16 Jan 2013Complaint
Found that a complaint investigation conducted on 01/16/2013 verified compliance with applicable Florida statutes and administrative code.
08 Jan 2013Complaint
08 Jan 2013Complaint
Observed deficiencies in supervision, administrator requirements, and staff training, including core training and documentation shortcomings.
Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 2A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0080TRAINING - CORE & COMPETENCY TEST
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
19 Nov 2012Complaint
19 Nov 2012Complaint
Identified that the previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit.
18 Sept 2012Complaint
18 Sept 2012Complaint
Identified deficiencies related to missing required incident reports and failure to report incidents to the appropriate authorities. The findings show noncompliance with reporting rules.
Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
03 Jul 2012Complaint
03 Jul 2012Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
25 Jun 2012Complaint
25 Jun 2012Complaint
Observed that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the revisit date.
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