Best nursing homes in Alachua County, FL
There are 9 nursing homes in Alachua County, Florida certified by Medicare. Of the 9 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.4 stars, compared with 3.3 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Alachua County, FL, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Oak Hammock at the University of Florida INC
2660 SW 53rd Ln, Gainesville, FL 32608
Non-profit · 73 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average2.Plaza Health and Rehab
4842 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
For-profit · 180 beds · Part of Gold Fl Trust II
★★★★★5Much above average3.Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
7207 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
For-profit · 138 beds · Part of Gold Fl Trust II
★★★★★5Much above average4.Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
6517 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
For-profit · 223 beds
★★★★★4Above average5.Palm Garden of Gainesville
227 SW 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607
For-profit · 150 beds · Part of Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation
★★★★★4Above average6.Parklands Care Center and Rehab
1000 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
For-profit · 120 beds · Part of The Sherman Family
★★★★★4Above average7.Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
3250 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
For-profit · 148 beds · Part of Gold Fl Trust II
★★★★★2Below average8.Cedar Crest at North Florida
6700 NW 10th Place, Gainesville, FL 32605
For-profit · 120 beds
- Special Focus candidate
- Abuse citation
★★★★★1Much below average9.Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation
4000 SW 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper
★★★★★1Much below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hammock at the University of Florida INC | 5 | 73 | Non-profit |
| Plaza Health and Rehab | 5 | 180 | For-profit |
| Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | 5 | 138 | For-profit |
| Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | 4 | 223 | For-profit |
| Palm Garden of Gainesville | 4 | 150 | For-profit |
| Parklands Care Center and Rehab | 4 | 120 | For-profit |
| Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | 2 | 148 | For-profit |
| Cedar Crest at North Florida | 1 | 120 | For-profit |
| Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation | 1 | 120 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Gainesville, FL (9 · 0 mi)
- Williston, FL (1 · 17.6 mi)
- Starke, FL (2 · 27 mi)
- Trenton, FL (2 · 28.7 mi)
- Ocala, FL (10 · 36 mi)
- Lake City, FL (4 · 40.7 mi)
- Penney Farms, FL (1 · 41.9 mi)
- Palatka, FL (2 · 42.9 mi)
- Cross City, FL (1 · 44.6 mi)
- Middleburg, FL (1 · 47.1 mi)
- Macclenny, FL (2 · 47.5 mi)
- Green Cove Springs, FL (1 · 48.9 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Alachua County, FL?
9 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Alachua County, Florida.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Alachua County, FL?
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida INC has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). In total, 3 nursing homes in Alachua County, FL have 5 stars. Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Alachua County, FL have CMS warnings?
1 nursing home here has a CMS abuse citation icon or Special Focus Facility status: Cedar Crest at North Florida. Check each facility page for details.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)