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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
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Gainesville, Florida
Every licensed senior community in the Gainesville, FL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
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5-star rated
3.7★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Gainesville
Local Gainesville-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Gainesville prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,980/mo median
typical range $3,980–$6,230
Memory Care
$5,140/mo median
typical range $4,110–$6,430
Skilled Nursing
$10,240/mo median
typical range $9,190–$11,890
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,980/mo median
typical range $2,760–$5,650
Residential Care Home
$4,480/mo median
typical range $3,580–$5,600
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Gainesville using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Gainesville.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 12 communities in Gainesville, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Tri-County Nursing Home
Scout 91Trenton, FL · 81 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Trenton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,190–$11,890/mo
View full evaluation →3
Parklands Care Center and Rehab
Scout 86Gainesville, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Gainesville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,190–$11,890/mo
View full evaluation →4
Plaza Health and Rehab
Scout 81Gainesville, FL · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Gainesville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,190–$11,890/mo
View full evaluation →5
Gainesville, FL · 138 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Gainesville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,190–$11,890/mo
View full evaluation →6
Palm Garden of Gainesville
Scout 74Gainesville, FL · 150 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Gainesville.
Est. $9,190–$11,890/mo
View full evaluation →7
Trenton, FL · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Trenton.
Est. $9,190–$11,890/mo
View full evaluation →8
Gainesville, FL · 223 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Gainesville.
Est. $9,190–$11,890/mo
View full evaluation →9
Gainesville, FL · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Gainesville.
Est. $9,190–$11,890/mo
View full evaluation →10
Williston Care Center and Rehab
Scout 45Williston, FL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Williston.
Est. $9,190–$11,890/mo
View full evaluation →11
Gainesville, FL · 148 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Gainesville.
Est. $9,190–$11,890/mo
View full evaluation →12
Aviata at North Florida
Scout 10Gainesville, FL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Gainesville.
Est. $9,190–$11,890/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Gainesville, FL?
In the Gainesville, FL area, assisted living typically runs $3,980–$6,230/month (median $4,980), memory care $4,110–$6,430/month (median $5,140), and skilled nursing $9,190–$11,890/month (median $10,240) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 12 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.