RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 9 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Gainesville, FL (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Gainesville, FL, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

9Nursing Homes in Gainesville
3.3/5
+0.1 vs state avgState avg: 3.20Gainesville Avg Rating
$75K+$4K vs state avgState avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeGainesville, FL

Parklands Care Center And Rehab

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.2

1000 Sw 16th AveGainesville, FL 32601

(352) 376-2461

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeGainesville, FL

Plaza Health And Rehab

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
180 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.2

4842 Sw Archer RoadGainesville, FL 32608

(352) 376-8821

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeGainesville, FL

Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida Inc

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
73 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.2

2660 Sw 53rd LnGainesville, FL 32608

(352) 548-1142

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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 turnover58.5%

    About 38% higher than the state average of 42.5%.

    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.

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