Nursing homes in Gainesville, FL

Compare 9 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Gainesville, part of the Alachua area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.8★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Gainesville residents seeking long-term care can choose from nine skilled nursing facilities located across Alachua County, including ZIP codes 32601, 32605, 32607, and 32608. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these local nursing homes hold an impressive average overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars. Four area facilities have achieved a top 5-star designation, with Plaza Health and Rehab currently standing out as a high-performing choice for patients.

What to look for in Gainesville

• 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 2 of 9 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 4 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 4 of 9 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 9 highest rated nursing homes in Gainesville

1. 1
   PLAZA HEALTH AND REHAB

   GOLD FL TRUST II · Large
   5.0
2. 2
   PARKLANDS CARE CENTER AND REHAB

   THE SHERMAN FAMILY · Large
   5.0
3. 3
   TERRACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

   GOLD FL TRUST II · Large
   5.0
4. 4
   OAK HAMMOCK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA INC

   OAK HAMMOCK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA INC · Medium
   5.0
5. 5
   PALM GARDEN OF GAINESVILLE

   PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · Large
   4.0
6. 6
   Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation

   SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Large
   3.0
7. 7
   MAGNOLIA RIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

   ALACHUA COUNTY HRC, LLC · Large
   3.0
8. 8
   PARK MEADOWS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

   GOLD FL TRUST II · Large
   2.0
9. 9
   AVIATA AT NORTH FLORIDA

   AVIATA HEALTH GROUP · Large
   2.0

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