Gainesville, FL · 73 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Gainesville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,190–$11,890/mo
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Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
6517 Nw 39TH Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606 · Alachua County
Cutting Edge Rehabilitation and Therapy Facilities - Fully trained professional and courteous staff. Resort style accomodations and personlized care plans.
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 89% full (198 of 223 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Gainesville
Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Gainesville, FL, with 223 certified beds and an average of about 198 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.63 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.62 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 71%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $5,678 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.63 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (71%)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Gainesville, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 223
- Avg. residents/day
- 198
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 106149
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,190–$11,890/mo (median $10,240) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Gainesville prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.63
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.62
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 71%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 6
- Federal fines
- 1 ($5,678)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2024-12-05
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (22 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-12-05Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-02-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-02-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-24 | Fine | $5,678 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
6517 Nw 39TH Avenue, Gainesville, FL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Gainesville, FL area typically runs $9,190–$11,890 per month (median $10,240, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 71% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center has 22 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-12-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 89% full (198 of 223 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Gainesville, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 223 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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