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Nursing homes in Alachua County, Florida
There are 9 certified nursing homes in Alachua County, Florida, with 1,272 beds between them.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (34%). Inspectors recorded 231 health deficiencies over three cycles, 18.2 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $285K across 9 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Alachua County | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 9 | 694 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 34% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 18.2 | 16.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $285K | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hammock At the University of Florida Inc | Gainesville | 73 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 16.4 | — | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Plaza Health and Rehab | Gainesville | 180 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 8.3 | — | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Gainesville | 138 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 11.6 | $14K | 5 May 2026 |
| Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | Gainesville | 223 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 12.6 | $6K | 8 May 2026 |
| Palm Garden of Gainesville | Gainesville | 150 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 18.0 | — | 30 May 2025 |
| Parklands Care Center and Rehab | Gainesville | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15.0 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Gainesville | 148 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 39 | 26.4 | $17K | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Aviata At North Floridaabuse iconSFF Candidate | Gainesville | 120 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 31.7 | $236K | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation | Gainesville | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 38 | 31.7 | $13K | 30 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 23 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 22 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 22 |
| F0761 | 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, compartments for controlled drugs. | 17 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 15 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 8 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Alachua County, Florida?
9 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,272 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Alachua County have the highest CMS ratings?
Oak Hammock At the University of Florida Inc (5 stars), Plaza Health and Rehab (5 stars), Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center (5 stars)
How do Alachua County nursing homes compare with Florida?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 34% statewide; citations run at 18.2 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.