9 nursing homes in Gainesville, Florida
Alachua County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 9
- average CMS stars
- 3.6
- Medicaid certified
- 8
- beds
- 1,272
Which Gainesville nursing homes take Medicaid
8 of the 9 nursing homes in Gainesville are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest take Medicare only: Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc.
Star ratings across Gainesville
The average overall CMS rating in Gainesville is 3.6 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 3 |
| 4 of 5 | 3 |
| 3 of 5 | 0 |
| 2 of 5 | 2 |
| 1 of 5 | 1 |
All 9 nursing homes in Gainesville
- Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center6517 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville 32606
- Plaza Health and Rehab4842 SW Archer Road, Gainesville 32608
- Palm Garden of Gainesville227 SW 62nd Blvd, Gainesville 32607
- Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center3250 SW 41st Place, Gainesville 32608
- Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center7207 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville 32608
- Cedar Crest at North Florida6700 NW 10th Place, Gainesville 32605
- Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation4000 SW 20th Ave, Gainesville 32607
- Parklands Care Center and Rehab1000 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville 32601
- Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc2660 SW 53rd Ln, Gainesville 32608
Gainesville nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc | 4 of 5 | 1 |
| Plaza Health and Rehab | 4 of 5 | 3 |
| Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | 4 of 5 | 5 |
| Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | 3 of 5 | 7 |
| Palm Garden of Gainesville | 3 of 5 | 9 |
Fines and abuse flags in Gainesville
4 homes were fined $251,347 in total over 3 years, 1 carries the CMS abuse icon and 1 is on the special focus list.
Assisted living in Gainesville
Who inspects nursing homes in Florida
AHCA licenses Florida's nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Gainesville
How much does a nursing home cost in Florida?
A shared room has a Florida median of $10,342 a month, a private room $12,167 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Florida?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Gainesville, FL?
9 certified homes with 1,272 beds.
Which nursing homes in Gainesville have the best ratings?
Plaza Health and Rehab, Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center and Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.