Avalon Healthcare Center in Lake City, FL
Avalon Healthcare Center is a medium-sized nursing home facility in Lake City, Florida (Columbia county). The Nursing Home Site profile for Avalon Healthcare Center includes: Pricing, Resident Health and Wellness, Ratings, Activities, Comparisons, Directions, Surveys, and CMS Reviews.
They have 95 beds and a daily average of 86.3 residents (which would leave,on average, 8 beds available). Avalon Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid and are classified as a For profit - Individual ownership. They offer residential councils. They are not located inside a hospital. They do not belong to a continuing care community.
Avalon Healthcare Center received an overall rating from CMS of 2 stars compared to the FL average of 3.48 and a National average of 3.32. Ratings from residents, family members, and visitors to our site are available below. We encourage you to leave one of your own if you are familiar with their services. We also recommend giving them a call to address any additional senior and nursing care questions you may have after reviewing their Nursing Home Site profile.
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They are located at the following address: 1270 Sw Main Blvd in Lake City Florida 32055.
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They can be reached by phone at (386) 752-7900.
Quality of care, CMS Ratings, Services, Staffing, and Top-rated Facilities can be viewed below.
Prices and Length of Stay
The average length of stay at Avalon Healthcare Center is approximately 28.8 days. (this may include both short and long-term care (LTC) visits).
According to our latest records from CMS, the average daily amount billed by Avalon Healthcare Center to Medicare is $509.36 per day (compared to a Florida average of $597.71) and Medicare reimbursed them an average of $315.08 per day (after any deductible and coinsurance).
It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays for what they deem as 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more Here.
Please note that the pricing above is the average billed to Medicare. Each person and case is unique. (Supplemental Insurance / Medicare Advantage Plans, single or double rooms, etc). If you are interested in this facility you should contact Avalon Healthcare Center directly for exact pricing and what options are available for you or your loved one's personal care needs.
Health and Demographics
The average age at Avalon Healthcare Center is approximately 72 years old.
The last time this data was collected they cared for at least 66 men and 68 women in a one year period that received Medicare benefits. This number fluctuates with each new resident.
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Avalon Healthcare Center COVID-19 Info
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 amongst residents for Avalon Healthcare Center was Week 10 - Jul 26.
In total, which is not necessarily a number of currently infected patients, there have been 73 resident cases and 54 staff cases of confirmed COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) according to reporting from CMS.
In our most recent data (Week 50 - which ended on: May 2) they reported 0 new cases.
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Additional Care Home Services & Info
Medicare and Medicaid participation for Avalon Healthcare Center began on Aug 15, 1978.
Dental Care, Dietary, Housekeeping, Mental Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician, Podiatry, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Therapeutic Activities, Therapeutic Qualified Activities
Ownership Changes: 5
Last Ownership Change: 05-01-2003
Medicaid ID: 026162900
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): BLUE CROSS (FLORIDA)
CMS Regional Office: Atlanta
Area: Rural
Dually Certified Beds: 95
Staff Size
Avalon Healthcare Center provides (per day, per resident) an average of:
Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.41 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).
Additionally, a Physical Therapist (PT) is available an average of 1.98 minutes per day per resident (the national average is 6 minutes).
Additional Staffing can be viewed below. Each number represents a Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Employee of the type listed above it at Avalon Healthcare Center. Read how FTE is defined.
Medicare and Medicaid Ratings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does their best to provide a fair assessment of every Nursing Home, but please note these ratings are a snapshot in time.
Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.
Overall Rating: 2 stars 
Health Inspection Rating: 2 stars
Staff Rating: 2 stars
Quality Measures Rating: 4 stars 
Registered Nurses Rating: 2 stars
Long Term Stay Rating: 5 stars 
Short Term Stay Rating: 4 stars
Compare these ratings with one of the highest rated nursing homes in Lake City:
Solaris Healthcare Lake City
Ratings are out of 5 with 5 being the best and 1 being the worst.
Ratings Comparison
Avalon Healthcare Center in LAKE CITY, Florida has 95 beds compared to the Florida average of 120.31 and a National average of 106.16.
As of the last update they had a daily average of 86.3 residents compared to the FL average of 95.28 and a National average of 86.4.
This results in a 90.84% daily average occupancy rate compared to the Florida average of 79.2% and a national average of 81.38%.
Avalon Healthcare Center's star ratings compare as follows:
- Overall Rating:
2 stars compared to the FL average of 3.48 and a National average of 3.32. - Health Inspection Rating:
2 stars compared to the FL average of 2.73 and a National average of 2.77. - Staffing Rating:
2 stars compared to the FL average of 3.69 and a National average of 3.14. - Quality Measures Rating:
4 stars compared to the FL average of 3.91 and a National average of 3.62. - RN Only Rating:
2 stars compared to the FL average of 3.55 and a National average of 3.15. - Long Term Stay Rating:
5 stars compared to the FL average of 3.86 and a National average of 3.33. - Short Term Stay Rating:
5 stars compared to the FL average of 3.65 and a National average of 3.12.
Averaging the available ratings gives an aggregate star rating of 3 for Avalon Healthcare Center versus the FL average of 3.55 and a national average of 3.20.
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Ownership, Operational, and Management for Avalon Healthcare Center
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Herzog, Laverne | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Swain, William | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Lchi Llc | Operational/managerial Control |
| Main Boulevard Mgt Llc | Operational/managerial Control |
| Jackson, Mary | Managing Employee |
Hospitals near Avalon Healthcare Center
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Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center
368 Ne Franklin Street Lake City, FL 32055 (386) 754-8000 Acute Care Hospitals |
Lake City Medical Center
340 Nw Commerce Drive Lake City, FL 32055 (386) 719-9000 Acute Care Hospitals |
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