RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Gainesville, FL (2026)

Compare all 9 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Gainesville, FL, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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9Nursing Homes in Gainesville
3.4/5
+0.1 vs state avgState avg: 3.30Gainesville Avg Rating
$57K$8K vs state avgState avg: $65KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeGainesville, FL

Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida Inc

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
73 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2026

Above Florida avg of 3.3

2660 Sw 53rd LnGainesville, FL 32608

(352) 548-1142

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeGainesville, FL

Plaza Health And Rehab

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
180 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

4842 Sw Archer RoadGainesville, FL 32608

(352) 376-8821

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31 Penalty

Nursing HomeGainesville, FL

Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
138 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Florida avg of 3.3

7207 Sw 24th AveGainesville, FL 32608

(352) 333-0600

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeGainesville, FL

Palm Garden Of Gainesville

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
150 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

227 Sw 62nd BlvdGainesville, FL 32607

(352) 331-0601

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeGainesville, FL

Parklands Care Center And Rehab

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Florida avg of 3.3

1000 Sw 16th AveGainesville, FL 32601

(352) 376-2461

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61 Penalty

Nursing HomeGainesville, FL

Magnolia Ridge Health And Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
223 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Florida avg of 3.3

6517 Nw 39th AvenueGainesville, FL 32606

(678) 592-3396

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72 Penalties

Nursing HomeGainesville, FL

Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
148 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Below Florida avg of 3.3

3250 Sw 41st PlaceGainesville, FL 32608

(352) 378-1558

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82 Penalties

Nursing HomeGainesville, FL

Aviata At North Florida

For-profit

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Below Florida avg of 3.3

6700 Nw 10th PlaceGainesville, FL 32605

(352) 331-3111

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93 Penalties

Nursing HomeGainesville, FL

Gainesville Health And Rehabilitation

For-profit

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Below Florida avg of 3.3

4000 Sw 20th AveGainesville, FL 32607

(352) 377-1981

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City report

Care landscape in Gainesville

How Gainesville compares with the rest of Florida on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+13.0%

    About 0.5 times lower than the state average of 24.0%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover56.8%

    About 37% higher than the state average of 41.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability15.9%

    About 11% higher than the state average of 14.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Gainesville, FL?

This page evaluates 9 eligible nursing homes in Gainesville, FL and shows the top 9.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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