The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,775 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 9 Assisted Living Communities in Gainesville and several in surrounding areas.
1001 SW 62nd Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32607
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"Brookdale Gainesville Southwest offers a homelike setting with cheerful smiles and assistance from the professional staff. The community off..."
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"At The Windsor of Gainesville, you'll find a vibrant atmosphere that values both community and individuality. Gathering areas are purposeful..."
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1415 Fort Clarke Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
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"A beautiful community setting where first-class healthcare services are provided by highly trained staff is the best way to describe HarborC..."
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4601 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
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"It's easy to see why Gainesville is recognized as one of Florida's most livable cities, as it's found in the heart of beautiful,..."
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8000 NW 27TH BOULEVARD, Gainesville, FL 32606
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"A 104-acre gated campus surrounded by the beauty of nature, The Village of Gainesville is a comprehensive provider of retirement living opti..."
READ MORE5100 S.W. 25th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608
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"Refund Plans: 90% of Entrance Fee; 50% Refund (Price: 84% of Entrance Fee);Declining Balance at 2% per mo. for 53 mos. (Price: 75% of Entran..."
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"Southwest Retirement senior care home is located in Gainesville, Florida near clothing, grocery and convenience stores. Loved ones praise th..."
READ MORE"Tacachale is an assisted living community nestled in the heart of Gainesville, Florida. The facility is close to many amenities, so resident..."
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4842 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
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"Welcome to Gainesville Health Care Center! Gainesville Health Care Center is a 180 bed nursing facility that offers short-term rehabilitatio..."
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23301 NW 186th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643
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"__________________________________________ We welcome you to experience Plantation Oaks Senior Living in High Springs, Florida. We provid..."
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"Retirement and Conference Center. Life Lease Entrance Fee. Assisted Living and Nursing Care on Fee-For-Service basis."
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"Home . . . is where the heart is, where we yearn to be at the end of the day. We all want and need the kindness and caring that we associate..."
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"Mayflower ALF's purpose is to provide more personalized care to seniors in an environment that feels as if they were in their own homes. Ou..."
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December 13, 2019
I moved in, and it's absolutely wonderful. I haven't met anybody who is not pleasant, and they're very affable. I have a studio apartment with a kitchen and a bath. They have different studios, on-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. They cook all the meals, and they gave us a calendar of activities. They have an exercise room, a beauty salon, a little general store, and a room with a pool table. It's a marvelous experience.
Katie
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January 12, 2019
They offer everything I'm interested in. The staff is very nice and everybody was very friendly. The grounds were very attractive and the location is okay and it's easy to get to. The 1-bedroom I saw was very attractive which is over 700 square feet which is excellent.
Earl
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November 13, 2018
My parents will be moving into The Village at Gainesville. They're going to have their own apartment, and people will be coming in to do cleaning and yard work. The staff member that I met there was very nice. I also met their marketing person, and their nurse, and they were real nice. The marketing person was very patient with my mother and step-father about getting into the place. It's located on a street that runs to the west of Santa Fe Community College and there's a major entrance and exit, so the traffic is horrific in the afternoons. Their apartment is a 2-bedroom and 2-bath that's 1,200 square feet. The pricing is more expensive than other places, and for what you get it's pretty high.
Robert
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January 17, 2018
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida was a wonderful place. If you're rich, you can go to this place. The place was nice and bright, and their residents were all decent looking. The apartments were a nice size and well appointed. The villas were also a nice size. They have a lap pool and a park. We were able to try the food and it was OK. They also have full access to the University of Florida for things like their cultural events.
Jan S.
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October 30, 2017
My father-in-law has been at Gainesville Health Care Center for about a month and a half. It's been wonderful and everybody's been nice to me. He has his own private room and he gets physical therapy. There's a doctor and nurses, and visitors can come 24/7. My father-in-law always likes the food and they have so many activities available.
denyse
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August 22, 2017
Hunter's Crossing Place was wonderful and I couldn't have asked for a better tour. It was great. They were extremely accommodating, they answered all the questions that I had, and the patients mingled with the staff. We did dinner, the residents were eating, and the food looked great. I was impressed with the activities. They had a beautiful atrium and they have a huge garden. They have sing-alongs where people come in and provide music, and the residents can play piano, or any instrument they're skilled in.
Anonymous
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August 22, 2017
My dad's needs are met here. Their rooms are very upscale. I ate there once. It was nice food, but it wasn't very seasoned. I think they do that for a reason though. Activities are very nice. Every single day of the week, they have wonderful activities. They have a room where residents can play cards, they have a pool room, and an activities room. They have a director that takes care of all the activities. Amenities are great too. They have a drugstore and a barbershop. They provide free snacks, free coffee, and free fruits everyday. They clean the rooms and they have a laundry facility.
Visitor
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June 28, 2016
Atrium at Gainesville was my favorite of all the ones I have seen so far. I liked the apartments. It's a slightly older building but very well maintained. The units were larger than a lot of the other units we've looked at in other facilities. It just has very nice apartments and I liked the fact that they had full kitchens and a dishwasher. The dining area was very nice and had restaurant-quality service. The food was very good and seasoned without being overly seasoned. The only thing I didn't like about the facility was that because I was traveling, I had my dog with me, and I asked if I could leave the dog in the little front entryway in his crate inside the second doorway where it would be cooler, and they aren't willing to accommodate me. Their solution was they'd take his crate and put it in a shade under a tree out in the parking lot so every time we would go around on the tour and I could see a window, I would rush to it to make sure the dog was still OK. That was the only downside.
Visitor
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March 10, 2016
Atrium at Gainesville was nice and had average-sized rooms and good food. The staff was very helpful and nice. There were a lot of sedentary activities, like playing bridge and watching TV. They have a swimming pool and patios around the facility. I would recommend it because the price was reasonable.
According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, assisted living costs in Gainesville are slightly lower than the national average of $4,000, and $275 higher than the state average of $3,500. Costs for assisted living in Gainesville are comparable to Deltona ($3,850) and the North Port Area ($3,874), while assisted living in both Naples ($5,448) and The Villages ($5,031) is more costly than Gainesville.
Costs for senior care vary based on the location, level of care and type of service. In Gainesville, nursing home care in a semiprivate room is more than double the cost of assisted living. In-home health aide and homemaker services cost about the same as assisted living. When comparing the true cost of residential services with nonresidential care options, it’s important to consider daily living expenses such as property taxes, utilities, maintenance and food that are usually included with residential care services for seniors. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
Assisted living
$3,775
Homemaker services
$3,813
Home health aide
$3,813
Adult day health
$1,387
Nursing home care (semiprivate room)
$8,060
Medicaid is a nationwide health coverage program that provides low-income, low-asset children, adults and seniors with a range of preventative health services such as screening for chronic diseases. Medicaid is a joint federal-state program that most states opt to administer through a branch of the state government, although some states contract out Medicaid administration to a private insurance company.
The services provided through Medicaid vary from state to state, and some states offer extended coverage that includes funding for assisted living.
Florida residents age 65 and older may qualify for Medicaid if both their income and assets fall within the maximum limits of the Medicaid program. Single applicants can earn no more than $2,313 per month, and their total countable assets must not exceed $2,000 in value, while married couples applying for Medicaid together cannot have a monthly income greater than $4,626 and own countable assets valued at more than $3,000.
Seniors who meet the income and asset qualifications for Medicaid in Florida are eligible for enrollment in the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program administered by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
The Long-Term Care Managed Care Program provides seniors with access to a wide range of long-term care services including assisted living facility services.
For more information about Medicaid in Florida, contact the Department of Elder Affairs at (850) 414-2000.
To apply to the SMMC program, contact Elder Options in Gainesville at (800) 963-5337.
Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension Supplement
Veterans who have been honorably discharged and their surviving spouses may be eligible for a VA pension top-up benefit if they have a disability that impacts their ability to care for themselves.
Known as the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, this pension top-up is open to veterans who are already receiving a regular VA pension. Note that this program excludes veterans who receive a VA disability pension.
To qualify for these benefits, applicants must have at least one of the following conditions:
Gainesville is home to a number of social groups geared toward older adults, many of which are based out of the newly constructed Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center. This 17,000-square-foot facility offers a wide range of activities for seniors, including exercise classes, health education, lunch clubs and opportunities to connect with the community. The City of Gainesville operates some senior-orientated programs through the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department.
University of Florida Health – Senior Recreation Center
5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 265-9040
City of Gainesville – Westside Recreation Center
1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 334-2186
A number of local government and not-for-profit agencies and church groups offer support to seniors, including assistance with transportation to medical appointments, help securing medical coverage and low-cost meal programs. ElderCare of Alachua County, Inc.
5701 N.W. 34th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 265-9040
Gainesville is home to many services and organizations geared toward veterans, including the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, which provides a complete range of primary and specialty care services. There is also a local Vet Center, an active American Legion Post and a Veterans of Foreign Wars Post.
Gainesville Vet Center
105 NW 75th Street, Suite #2, Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 331-1408
Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
1601 Southwest Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608-1135
(352) 376-1611
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