Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc.
2660 SW 53RD LN, ZIP 32608
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 73 beds
- Nonprofit
Gainesville, FL · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Gainesville, FL
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Gainesville?
CMS Care Compare lists 6 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Gainesville, FL, out of 9 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). 3 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 6
- All homes in Gainesville
- 9
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 6
- Average overall stars
- 4.5
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 35 stars overall
- 34+ stars for inspections
- 14+ stars for staffing
- 4No fines or payment denials
- 6Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 1Nonprofit
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Plaza Health and Rehab
4842 SW Archer Road, ZIP 32608
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 180 beds
- For-profit
Terrace Healthcare &Amp; Rehabilitation Center
7207 SW 24th Ave, ZIP 32608
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 138 beds
- For-profit
Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
6517 NW 39th Avenue, ZIP 32606
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- 223 beds
- For-profit
Palm Garden of Gainesville
227 SW 62nd Blvd, ZIP 32607
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- 150 beds
- For-profit
Parklands Care Center and Rehab
1000 SW 16th Ave, ZIP 32601
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- 120 beds
- For-profit
From CMS Care Compare, data from August 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For every home in the city, see nursing homes in Gainesville, or highest-rated nursing homes across Florida. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Gainesville?
6 of the 9 CMS-certified nursing homes in Gainesville, FL meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Gainesville Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Oak Hammock at the University of Florida Inc. (5 stars), Plaza Health and Rehab (5 stars) and Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Gainesville?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Florida's Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.