Nursing home · Live Oak, FL
Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
1620 Helvenston St SE, Live Oak, FL 32064 · (386) 362-7860
Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 180-bed for-profit nursing home in Live Oak, Florida (Suwannee County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1988. On average it cares for 167 residents a day (about 93% of its certified beds). It is part of Excelsior Care Group, a group of 33 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in Florida is 3.3.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Florida avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.35 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.22 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.16 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53% | 42% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 62% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | – | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | June 25, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 9 above the state average of 7 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Suwannee Operating Investments LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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- Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★★★★★Mayo · 20.2 mi · 60 beds
- Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center ★★★★★Lake City · 20.4 mi · 113 beds
Common questions
What is the star rating of Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
CMS rates Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have?
180 certified beds, with an average of 167 residents a day.
Does Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
(386) 362-7860. Address: 1620 Helvenston St SE, Live Oak, FL 32064.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).