Nursing homes in Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, FL has 9 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 3 have a 5-star overall rating, and 4 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc2660 SW 53rd Ln · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 73 | None |
| Plaza Health and Rehab4842 SW Archer Road · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 180 | None |
| Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center7207 SW 24th Ave · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 138 | 1 ($13,674) |
| Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center6517 NW 39th Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 223 | None |
| Palm Garden of Gainesville227 SW 62nd Blvd · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 150 | None |
| Parklands Care Center and Rehab1000 SW 16th Ave · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center3250 SW 41st Place · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 148 | 2 ($16,801) |
| Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation4000 SW 20th Ave · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 120 | 3 ($12,930) |
| Cedar Crest at North Florida6700 NW 10th Place · For profit - CorporationSpecial Focus Facility candidate Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 120 | 2 ($236,166) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Florida, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Gainesville
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 1, 2026 · Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.June 30, 2026 · Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.June 30, 2026 · Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.June 30, 2026 · Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.June 30, 2026 · Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Post nurse staffing information every day.June 5, 2026 · Cedar Crest at North Florida · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 5, 2026 · Cedar Crest at North Florida · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 5, 2026 · Cedar Crest at North Florida · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.June 5, 2026 · Cedar Crest at North Florida · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.June 5, 2026 · Cedar Crest at North Florida · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Questions about nursing homes in Gainesville
Which nursing home in Gainesville has the highest Medicare rating?
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc, Plaza Health and Rehab and Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center share the highest overall rating in Gainesville: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Gainesville have been fined?
4 of the 9 have been fined in the last three years, $279,571 in all. The most was $236,166, at Cedar Crest at North Florida.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Gainesville?
Cedar Crest at North Florida is a Special Focus Facility candidate and was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Gainesville is the largest?
Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, with 223 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.