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Oak Hammock at the University of Florida

5100 S.W. 25th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608

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4.76

(13 reviews)

Offers Continuing Care Communities and Assisted Living

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Reviews of Oak Hammock at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida

4.76

(13 reviews)

  • Facility

    5.0

  • Staff

    5.0

  • Food

    3.5

  • Activities

    5.0

  • Value

    4.0

Founder

5

July 26, 2021

I am/was a resident of this facility

My husband and I researched dozens and dozens of retirement communities before settling on Oak Hammock. We put our name on the list two years before they opened. It was the best decision we ever made. We joined a community that became a family. The residents are all friendly, intelligent, and active. We have a calendar of university classes, amenities that would astound people looking for an elder home. We offer bee keeping, gardening, wood shop, stained glass. We have an outstanding library, a bank, several beauty parlors and a barber shop. I remember thinking that I had arrived on a stationary cruise ship especially when I discovered cold soup on Thursday’s menu. The staff is absolutely the best part of the experience, and the residents become your friends almost immediately. There are many different sizes of apartments and homes with a price range that can accommodate of different income levels. When I hear we are too expensive, I ask that you make a list of your current expenses including your clubs, your taxes, and your upkeep- long range or short. Be sure you include health care because we have a wonderful health pavilion with doctors, nurses and aides just a few steps away. Don’t leave off our housekeeping, replacement of all appliances as needed, and no monthly bills for electricity, television, and real estate taxes. We get back our homestead allowance, too. And don’t forget “eating out”; we have a fabulous dining program with candlelight dinners in a lovely garden. We love to recruit nice people, so call and schedule an appointment with our dynamic marketing department. Betty K.

Bob

5

August 22, 2017

I visited this facility

I liked the large campus of Oak Hammock, there were lots of areas to walk around, and they have a nature type of setup. They have a lot of classes. They have full service, all the meals, but the service depends on the level of care. They staff was very knowledgeable, very professional, and answered all our questions. They have buses and transportation to places you need to go to.

GeraldVRZZO

4

May 11, 2016

I visited this facility

We have friends living in Oak Hammock. I like the idea of their meal plan; as opposed to having to eat meals, they had a credit system. If you didn't use all your credits, they will carry over, as opposed to saying use it or lose it by the end of the month. The community is in the metropolitan area, so there are a lot more cultural activities to be involved in. They also provide transportation to a lot of these places for the activities. The restaurant staff seemed competent.

Charles118129750

5

January 26, 2016

I visited this facility

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida was an outstanding place, but it also had an outstanding cost. It was comprehensive and first-class all the way, including the cost. They had apartments, and you could cook if you wanted to. They had a full-service dining area, and the food was excellent. We had dinner there and it was very good.

Caring110825150

5

August 14, 2015

I visited this facility

It was a very good experience. We enjoyed our visit at Oak Hammock, and we were very impressed with it. My husband is a grad from the University of Florida, and he presently goes to all of the football games, so that's a big draw right there. We really liked the independent cottages that they had. That was very attractive to us because we have a pretty active lifestyle, and it seems like the independent cottages up there would allow that to continue. Everybody was very nice and answered all of our questions, and we had a chance to view the entire facility. We know about the continuous care program, which was a very nice feature that they had. My daughter has just moved recently up to Ocala, so it just would be a perfect location for us if we decide to do that. Also, everything was new there.

Caring105821350

4

April 28, 2015

I visited this facility

Oak Hammock was a wonderful home and looked very good, but it was quite expensive. It was very nice and very new, and we liked it, but couldn't afford it.

wild bill

5

March 16, 2015

I am/was a resident of this facility

We moved here in June 2004 after the facility opened in March. Loads of activities, fine dining, immaculate surroundings, and intellectual stimulation. My wife has AD and in 2011 moved to Memory Support which is wonderful. It's a 5-minute walk from my apartment to hers. Her care is outstanding. When I had heart surgery in 2011 I had no worries about her care. After surgery I spent 3 weeks in rehab here and am now better than ever. We have MDs, ARNP, dentist, audiologist services on site. I'm active in gardening, woodworking, computer groups, and more. Perhaps it's not for everybody, but it is so right for us!

Emily14

5

January 13, 2015

I am/was a resident of this facility

I live in a CCRC, and I’m totally happy with it. Oak Hammond at the University of Florida is wonderful. They have all different kinds of living here. I live in a free standing house. If anything happens in the house, I call maintenance and they come right away to fix it. They have four models of houses ranging from 1700ft to 2300ft, and they have 16 models of apartments ranging from the Section C to 2300ft. The fees depend upon the unit you have. It includes a certain amount of meals, and the price of the food is a cost because they pay the help and the cooks and everything, but that’s part of your monthly maintenance. We have three areas to dine in --two dining rooms and a grill; one dining room has lower lights, the other has brighter lights. They’re both quite large, they have tablecloths, napkins, chairs on rollers, a couple of tables for four, a few for two, and each dining room has two tables for eight people. They have IORs that’s continuing learning and retirement, they have professors from the university, and they do regular courses; anybody from town can come just to pay a small fee to come to the classes. Every Friday night, they have a movie, gym, swimming pool, tennis courts, and if we have tickets to go to anything in town, they will drive us there. They allowed pets. I have two dogs, and you can use university facilities. They have a vet that comes once a month, and we have a dentist three days a week on the premises who is wonderful and has every new modern thing if ever wanted from a dentist. They have a nurse practitioner every day and a phlebotomist twice a week. There’s a wood working shop. We have quite a few people who have vegetable garden in plots. We have field trips, kayaking, biking, and we go to other towns. We’re going to a big cat rescue in Tampa next month.

Caring70757350

5

November 11, 2014

I visited this facility

I love Oak Hammock, but I need half a million dollars to get in there, and I don't have that kind of money. Oak Hammock is a wonderful place for somebody that has a great amount of money. It is fantastic! It is independent and also when you give them your half a million dollars that guarantees that they will also give you assisted living and intensive care if you have Alzheimer's or something. It is a great deal, if you have half a million dollars. They have awesome activities. They are connected with the university. You have a lot of classes, and it is wonderful place to be. They take you to the opera and to the theater and all these stuff. They are really very good, but they are only for rich people. I visit them several times, and the staff is amazing. In fact, if I had half a million dollars, I would be there today. Their apartments are very spacious. Their houses are spacious as well. The accommodations are very fine. I just don't want apartments, I want a house. They have everything. It is expensive, but they have excellent care. I will recommend Oak Hammock for people who are wealthy.

Susan73424750

5

April 21, 2014

I visited this facility

Oak Hammock was very lovely. It had a gift shop and had a couple of places where you dine. I thought it was one of the places that had bars in them. It had a workout room. They had a two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen. When you walked out of your apartment, you would still have a roof over your head in the common walkway, where you could sit out, watch the rain, and feel the breeze. It was a few steps away from the main hall and elevator. That would take you to the dining room, to the clubhouse, to your room, and seminar rooms, and it was very lovely.

Cheryl27

4

April 12, 2014

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My mom was ready to make a switch so looked at some places, but we found out that the care she was getting at Oak Hammock is probably better than most places. So she just decided to move from independent to assisted living. My dad passed away 3 years ago, but he was cared for in the memory unit also. I like the people best. There are a lot of people caring for my mom who have been there for years, and they cared for my dad as well. They really became family. They check in on her and make sure she's happy and comfortable. They're good. The facility is very new, clean, bright, and very appropriate. Even though we moved her to a smaller apartment, it has been very comfortable for her. They have a great staff of people trying to get these guys engaged in activities. My mom is a not a real joiner, but there are certain things she loves going to. She loves to get her nails done and loves to attend ice cream night. She doesn't participate in atheletics or card games, but they have a lot of options. I guess the way they can improve is just to keep encouraging her that it is important to put in her hearing aid every day.

K.T.

5

June 27, 2012

I visited this facility

This facility met the needs of my Great Aunt through all of the stages of her cancer. She first started in an apartment style room. As her illness progressed, she was moved to a room with more medical equipment, nurses and around the clock care. I would like to note, there are "houses" outside of the main nursing building for people that can still be on their own with limited assistance from the nursing staff, although my aunt never lived in one. I visited the facility many times over the course of her stay. The rooms were clean and she was allowed to decorate the way that she liked (to an extent) in order for it to feel like a home. The nurses were always pleasant and friendly. The facilities were always clean and smelled fresh. The front desk staff followed the guidelines for signing in and signing out each time I would visit and they were always friendly. My aunt did not have complaints about this facility when we asked her. To the best of my knowledge, my aunt enjoyed her time at Hammock Oaks and I would recommend this facility to anyone requiring their services.

VeryHappy1

5

March 1, 2012

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Going to visit my grandmother here is always such a joy. Simply put, she always has a smile on her face. She is 82 years old and she is still kicking very strong because of Oak Hammock. They let you live your life, not control it. She and I have talked about her stay and she has loved all of it. The staffs are all very friendly and many are certified RNs which I think is a huge plus. She is friends with many of the people here and I know she leads a very active lifestyle. It seems like she does more things now than when she was younger which sure does make me happy. I know that she is even talking Spanish classes there which I think is great since she is able to use her brain and not just sit around all day looking at a TV. One super cool thing that I really like is that they are very into fitness and try to get you moving!

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Services and Amenities of Oak Hammock at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida

Costs

  • Rent Plus Care Fees
  • Entry Fee
  • Entry Fee Cost: 101800

Room and housing options

  • 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments
  • 3-bedroom apartments

Dining options

  • In Room Kitchens
  • Dining Room Shared Meals
  • Room Service For Meals

About Oak Hammock at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida

Located in Gainesville, Florida, Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is described by visitors as outstanding with a knowledgeable, professional staff. Relatives are very happy with the care their loved ones receive and say the staff has become like family. Residents are impressed by the on-site medical staff and feel very satisfied with their treatments, and they note the excellent selection of accommodations, from apartments to cottages. Residents at Oak Hammock feel the grounds are a pleasurable place to spend time surrounded by nature, and activities include gardening and woodworking.

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