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Reviewers consistently praise the physical and occupational therapy teams at Magnolia Ridge, describing strong recovery outcomes and a clean, modern building. However, multiple reviews raise concerns about nursing and CNA responsiveness, including one detailed account of a serious medical oversight that preceded a resident's death.
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Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Gainesville, Florida offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 177 reviews.
Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Gainesville, Florida. The center provides inpatient rehabilitation services following surgery and illness, as well as outpatient therapy services and specialized care for elderly and disabled individuals.
The facility offers physical therapy to restore mobility and function following orthopedic or neurological conditions, occupational therapy to improve independence in daily activities such as bathing and dressing, and speech-language therapy for communication and swallowing disorders. The center also provides wound care services managed by a physician-led team focused on chronic, non-healing wounds, and specializes in Alzheimer's and dementia care with individualized activity programs based on assessed needs.
Amenities include a movie theater, café bistro, and recreational spaces such as a Gator Sports bar with an original Pac-Man arcade. The facility features resort-style design with ultramodern equipment and decorative touches throughout the building. Special events such as ice cream Fridays are offered for residents and staff.
The center emphasizes a collaborative, family-centered approach to care planning, incorporating input from family members and treating patients with a personalized care strategy. Staff are trained to monitor resident behavior and communicate changes to families and care providers. The facility operates with a continuum of care model designed to support safe transitions home and ongoing strengthening toward personal therapy goals.
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Norman Reid
Jun 2026
I was very impressed with the caring and attentive staff at Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center. The nurses, physical therapy team and all the support staff were always kind, patient and professional, which made my stay comfortable and reassuring. The atmosphere felt warm and safe, and I appreciated the personalized attention they provided.
Tammy Stoops
Jun 2026
I live out of state and I had my great aunt here. I never had to worry about her. The couple of times I visited, she was always happy and the staff was so kind. Thank you for taking such good care of her.
Mariah Berry
Mar 2026
‼️Your loved one is not safe at Magnolia Ridge‼️ On the surface, Magnolia Ridge looks wonderful. The building is clean, modern, and impressive when you walk through the doors. Unfortunately, appearances are very misleading. In our experience, every time my grandmother needed assistance, it could take up to 45 minutes to get help. When staff finally arrived, they were rushed or impatient. Nurses who brought medications barely acknowledged her, often speaking no more than a few words. The doctors here are a VERY serious concern. They didn’t bother to read her medical history before giving medications and administering fluids. They ordered a liter of fluids for an elderly patient in kidney failure.. which resulted in her being admitted to the hospital in fluid overload. She was then transferred to a hospice care facility and passed away just days after Magnolia Ridge’s medical care. The only positive I can say about the facility is the physical therapists, they were wonderful and genuinely compassionate. But that’s it.
Ronnie Lovler
Jan 2026
The Team of therapist at magnolia Ridge is top notch. They are kind and helpful and encouraging throughout a process that helps you get back on your feet again and if you’re lucky makes you even better than you were before and I have been lucky. I’m encouraged to do the most that I can in a positive way. I’ve had two knee replacement surgeries and I am doing great. My surgeon was helpful, of course, but the rehab afterwards that makes his work is all due to the health and support of the team at magnolia Ridge. The pictures included were taken just one month after my surgery. That’s the proof of how well I am doing and the thank you that is included.
Kenny
Oct 2025
Magnolia Ridge is a beautiful facility. As you enter you are welcomed to a very inviting experience, and everyone was always welcoming and caring concerning my visits. The reason for being at the facility was for nursing care, and physical therapy for my dad. Jenna in admissions was instrumental in getting us into the facility and set up in our room and was in contact with us throughout our time there. The finance office was very helpful, Ashley especially was there to guide us through the uncertainty about the insurance issues and any questions or concerns we had, while even going above and beyond her duties to assist the family when needed. While there were times, especially in the beginning, that nursing and CNA care had to be addressed, I always felt that the management, in this case Monica the Director of nursing sincerely took my concerns to heart and followed up on them and resolved them in a timely manner. Nurses Ashley, Jennifer, Nadia as well as many other CNAs were so attentive and caring. Nick, Shelby and Kate in Rehab and Therapy were very encouraging and just genuinely caring during our time there. At the end of our stay Hospice was called in to help meet other needs but I was very thankful that the facility continued to be involved and attentive to our needs during this time. Overall, the facility was always clean and well-kept starting with Amos, whose presence there was always encouraging, helping to provide a genuinely friendly environment. As with any review you are going to have the good and bad but as for my experience with Magnolia Ridge facility, the good far outweighed the bad and ultimately, they have the right people in the right places that truly care and are working diligently to continue to make it an even better experience and facility for the future.
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 36 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 16, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 1, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 2, 2023
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center is located at 6517 Nw 39th Avenue in Gainesville, Florida.
Reviewers consistently praise the physical and occupational therapy teams at Magnolia Ridge, describing strong recovery outcomes and a clean, modern building. However, multiple reviews raise concerns about nursing and CNA responsiveness, including one detailed account of a serious medical oversight that preceded a resident's death.
Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 36 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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