Nursing Homes in Gainesville, FL
9 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Gainesville, Florida are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 66/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Alachua County.
5 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 2 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Gainesville scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in June 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Gainesville
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Gainesville list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Gainesville
- Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida Inc — 80/100
- Parklands Care Center And Rehab — 80/100
- Plaza Health And Rehab — 78/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Aviata At North Florida — 34/100
- Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center — 47/100
- Gainesville Health And Rehabilitation — 63/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida Inc | 80 | Generally Positive | 73 |
| Parklands Care Center And Rehab | 80 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Plaza Health And Rehab | 78 | Generally Positive | 180 |
| Palm Garden Of Gainesville | 72 | Generally Positive | 150 |
| Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | 70 | Generally Positive | 138 |
| Magnolia Ridge Health And Rehabilitation Center | 66 | Use Caution | 223 |
| Gainesville Health And Rehabilitation | 63 | Use Caution | 120 |
| Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | 47 | Serious Concerns | 148 |
| Aviata At North Florida | 34 | Critical Issues | 120 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Gainesville Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Gainesville?
Senior Care Report Card lists 9 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Gainesville, Florida, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Gainesville?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Gainesville facilities is 66/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Gainesville nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 9 nursing homes in Gainesville, Florida
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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