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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Gainesville, FL for 2024

Gainesville is a city in Florida that’s known for its beautifully preserved historic buildings and scenic natural surroundings. The city has a population of about 134,000 and around 10.8% of residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors in Gainesville have access to exceptional medical care at UF Health Shands Hospital which is ranked as the number 1 hospital in Florida and is nationally ranked in nine specialties by USN.

Nursing home care provides a high level of medical care and assistance to seniors who are extremely frail or suffer from a severe chronic illness that requires constant care. This type of care is generally very expensive and seniors in Gainesville may want to look at alternative care options such as assisted living and home care services if they don’t require such a high level of care. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home in Gainesville is $8,213, which is slightly higher than the national average of $7,756.

This article looks at the costs of nursing home care in Gainesville and nearby cities as well as the costs of alternative care options.

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Nursing Home Costs in Gainesville, Florida

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Gainesville is $8,213 for a semiprivate room and $9,642 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Family members and seniors might be interested in the costs of nursing home care in nearby cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, the cost of care in Gainesville is higher than the national average of $7,756. However, it’s slightly lower than the Florida state average of $8,669.

The average monthly cost of nursing home care is higher in the cities of Miami ($9,095), Naples ($10,391), Jacksonville ($8,638) and Punta Gorda ($9,125) than in Gainesville.

Gainesville

$8,213

Florida

$8,669

The United States

$7,756

Miami

$9,095

Naples

$10,391

Jacksonville

$8,638

Punta Gorda

$9,125

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors who have not yet decided on nursing home care may find it interesting to look at the costs of alternative options in Gainesville. The lowest cost option is adult day care at a monthly average of $1,408, while assisted living is a popular choice at an average monthly cost of $4,571. The average monthly costs for home care and home health care are $4,004 and $4,671 respectively. The highest cost option is nursing home care at an average monthly cost of $8,213 for a semiprivate room and $9,642 for a private room.

Adult Day Care

$1,408

Assisted Living

$4,571

Home Care

$4,004

Home Health Care

$4,671

Nursing Home Semiprivate

$8,213

Nursing Home Private

$9,642

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Gainesville, Florida

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Gainesville, Florida

The following resources may be of interest to seniors in Gainesville who are looking at services to assist them in safely staying in their own homes for as long as possible. One option looks at financial assistance information for those who have decided to move to nursing home care.

ResourceContactService
Nutrition Program(352) 334-2105The UF Academic Health Center operates the Meals on Wheels and congregate meals nutrition program in Gainesville. The Meals on Wheels program delivers a hot meal at around noon each day to homebound seniors in the community. To be eligible, seniors must be aged 60 or older and unable to prepare a meal for themselves. The meals are delivered by volunteers or employees who carry out a social check on seniors at the same time and will let authorities know if anything seems amiss. The congregate meal program serves hot meals at different sites throughout the region. This program provides nutrition and socialization opportunities. 
Home-based services(352) 265-9040UF Health Academic offers a range of services to help seniors aged 60 and over to remain independently in their own homes. Some of the services charge a small fee but financial assistance is available through various grants. A case manager is assigned to each senior to assess their needs and plan for any care services required. Services offered include occasional respite care, personal care assistance and home care assistance. Additionally, it offers a community-based emergency response system for seniors who are on their own for extended periods of time. 
SHINE(800) 262-2243SHINE is the Florida state program designed to assist seniors by providing unbiased information on health insurance. The program is funded by the federal government and the state of Florida. Staff members help seniors and their caregivers to find the best health insurance options for their particular circumstances. Counselors can assist in filling out forms and making sure that seniors get all the benefits they are eligible for. Additionally, they can assist in finding nursing homes that accept those particular health insurance payments. 

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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C. Teoli

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center

The room was in the older part of the home so it does need some TLC & the food was average but my husband was on a special diet. The staff was great. He received wonderful care. They were very...

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Gail

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Parklands Care Center

I was at Parklands from 12/18/2023 to 01/11/2024. I enjoyed my stay. Everyone was friendly; all the staff appeared to enjoy their jobs. The facility was very clean. The meals were good. You...

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mrslittlecoyote

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of The Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center

The rooms were dirty with the curtain having a very large stain on it that was black. It had bugs running around the room. And the bathroom had white stuff on the floor around the sink and toilet, ...

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