Best Skilled Nursing in Gainesville, Florida
10 communities found
Gainesville offers 10 skilled nursing communities, all residential in size, with 8 of the 9 rated properties classified as large. Reviewers have left 1,482 reviews across these communities, producing an average rating of 3.7, and among the 8 communities with Medicare star data the average is 4 stars, with 4 earning five stars and none rated only one star.
- 10communities
- 3.7average rating, 9 rated
- 1,482family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Palm Garden Of Gainesville
Gainesville, Florida
4.6(341)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Plaza Health and Rehab Center
Gainesville, Florida
4.3(308)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
UF Health Senior Care at Oak Hammock
Gainesville, Florida
5(1)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
4.1(66)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville, Florida
4(239)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville, Florida
3.9(177)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville, Florida
3.8(192)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Signature HealthCARE of Gainesville
Gainesville, Florida
3(23)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville, Florida
3.2(62)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Parklands Care Center
Gainesville, Florida
2.4(73)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Gainesville
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.6 (341 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 150 units
Families describe Palm Garden of Gainesville as clean and secure, with attentive, professional caregivers and a dedicated physical therapy team.
- 2
4.3 (308 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 180 units
Plaza Health and Rehab is described as a clean, well-run rehab facility with strong communication, though one report raised concerns in memory care.
- 3
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
4.1 (66 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
- 4
Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
4 (239 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 138 units
Terrace's therapy teams and named CNAs and nurses get consistent praise, though food quality and discharge transitions are noted as needing improvement.
- 5
Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center
3.9 (177 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 223 units
Magnolia Ridge's therapy teams and clean building draw praise, but several reviews cite nursing and CNA responsiveness concerns, including one serious oversight.
- 6
Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center
3.8 (192 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 148 units
Park Meadows caregivers are generally seen as kind and attentive, though some note slow responses to minor requests and food concerns for dietary needs.
- 7
Signature HealthCARE of Gainesville
3 (23 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Signature HealthCARE of Gainesville holds a 3 out of 5 rating from 23 Google reviews, with no specific comments available on care or staffing.
- 8
Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation Center
3.2 (62 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation Center reviews are split, with reports of cleanliness and pest issues alongside praise for a few standout staff members.
- 9
2.4 (73 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Parklands Care Center reviews describe a troubling pattern of neglect, unsanitary conditions, and unresponsive administration, with overall sentiment strongly negative.
What families say about skilled nursing in Gainesville
Counted across the review summaries of 10 Gainesville communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, cited by 80% of the 10 communities, and medical and nursing care, noted by 70%, with cleanliness and the building and grounds each mentioned by 50%. Complaints center on food and dining, communication with families, and management, each raised by 30% of communities, and staff attitude, noted by 20%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 80%
- Medical and nursing care 70%
- Cleanliness 50%
- Building and grounds 50%
- Activities and social life 30%
Concerns raised
- Food and dining 30%
- Communication with families 30%
- Management 30%
- Staff attitude 20%
“The property appears to be clean, neat and well maintained. I particularly enjoyed the art displayed on the walls. I noticed a beautiful original oil painting of a Great Blue Heron in room 304.”
“I visited your care team for my sister everything went great. Everyone dates an awesome job. I recommended another patient to the Plaza and she loves it. My sister and I will come back and we want to bring my mom because it clean and everyone cares about the patient.”
Skilled Nursing in Gainesville: the figures
- •Of the 8 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 8 have more than 60.
- •8 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.8 out of 5: 6 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: medication management (10), 24-hour staff (10), wheelchair accessible (10), emergency call system (10), on-site nurse (rn) (9), housekeeping (8).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Florida
In Florida, as elsewhere, most families start by paying privately for assisted living, memory care or independent living, often drawing on savings, retirement income and, in many cases, the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent or spouse purchased a policy years earlier, can also help cover these costs, though the specifics of what's covered vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of care.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Florida.
About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 10 communities listed in Gainesville, 1,482 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Gainesville ask about.
- Home Care in Florida: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Gainesville: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Gainesville, Florida?
MyLivingChoice lists 10 skilled nursing long term care communities in Gainesville, Florida, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Gainesville are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Palm Garden Of Gainesville (4.6★, 341 ratings), Plaza Health and Rehab Center (4.3★, 308 ratings), Oak Hammock at the University of Florida (4.1★, 66 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Gainesville?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Gainesville has assisted living (12 communities), home health (11 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (10 communities), independent living (6 communities), memory care (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Gainesville?
Families rate Gainesville skilled nursing long term care communities 3.7 out of 5 on average, across 1,482 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Gainesville skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 10 Gainesville communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 80%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 70%), cleanliness (mentioned for 50%). The most common concerns are food and dining (30%), communication with families (30%), management (30%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Gainesville?
Of the 8 Gainesville communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 8 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Gainesville nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Gainesville carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.8 out of 5. 6 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
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