Nursing Homes in Gainesville, Florida
There are 9 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Gainesville, Florida, with an average CMS overall rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 89% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
Gainesville has 9 nursing home facilities with a rating distribution of 1 star: 2 (22%), 2 star: 1 (11%), 3 star: 2 (22%), 4 star: 2 (22%), and 5 star: 2 (22%), and the city average CMS overall star rating is 3.1 out of 5 compared with the Florida state average of 3.2, meaning Gainesville is 0.10 below the state average; 4-5 star facilities total 4 (44%) while 1-2 star facilities total 3 (33%).
Average nurse staffing in Gainesville is 3.95 hours per resident day (HPRD) compared with the Florida state average of 3.88 HPRD, so the city is 0.07 HPRD above the state average; 9 out of 9 facilities had deficiencies on their most recent inspection and 1 out of 9 had severe deficiencies, there are 2 Special Focus Facilities in the city, and the highest-rated facility is PLAZA HEALTH AND REHAB with 5 stars.
All Nursing Homes in Gainesville
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAZA HEALTH AND REHAB | 4842 SW ARCHER ROAD, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| TERRACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER | 7207 SW 24TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 |
| OAK HAMMOCK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA INC | 2660 SW 53RD LN, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608 | 4 ★ | ✓ | — | 7 |
| PARKLANDS CARE CENTER AND REHAB | 1000 SW 16TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32601 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| PALM GARDEN OF GAINESVILLE | 227 SW 62ND BLVD, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32607 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 9 |
| MAGNOLIA RIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 6517 NW 39TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32606 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation | 4000 SW 20TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32607 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
| AVIATA AT NORTH FLORIDA | 6700 NW 10TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32605 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 7 |
| PARK MEADOWS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER | 3250 SW 41ST PLACE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Gainesville, Florida?
There are 9 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Gainesville, Florida listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Gainesville, Florida?
Nursing homes in Gainesville, Florida have an average CMS overall rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Gainesville accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Gainesville, Florida are Medicare certified and 89% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.