Senior Living in Alachua County, Florida
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Alachua County
11 communities licensed by the state of Florida. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
By city:Assisted Living in Gainesville
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenoak Villa of Gainesville Assisted Living Facility | Gainesville | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 14 | — |
| Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, Sw 53 Rd Lane | Gainesville | Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Continuing Care | 80 | — |
| Plantation Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care | High Springs | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 72 | — |
| Radiance of Gainesville A Memory Care Community | Gainesville | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 38 | — |
| Splendid Care Assisted Living | Gainesville | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| The Gables of Gainesville | Gainesville | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 79 | — |
| The Glenwood of Gainesville | Gainesville | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 110 | — |
| The Mayflower Assisted Living | High Springs | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 24 | — |
| The Village at Gainesville | Gainesville | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 140 | — |
| The Windsor of Gainesville Assisted Living & Memory Care | Gainesville | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 115 | — |
| Trustwell Living at Hunters Crossing Place | Gainesville | Assisted Living | 60 | — |
Also in Alachua County, from public records: 1 independent living, life plan and 55+ · 4 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Florida costs a median of $5,610 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Florida: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Independent living, life plan and 55+ communities in Alachua County
1 community from public records. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so these have no state license or inspection record.
| Community | City | Type | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choreograph Gainesville | Gainesville | 55+ apartments | — | Discovery Senior Living |
Income-restricted senior apartments in Alachua County
4 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 Apartments | Gainesville | 101 | Cambridge Management |
| Arbours at Tumblin Creek | Gainesville | 64 | Arbour Valley Management |
| Archer Village | Archer | 24 | Parent Management |
| Pine Grove - Gainesville | Gainesville | 97 | Volunteers of America of Florida |
Nursing homes in Alachua County
9 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, Sw 53Rd Ln | Gainesville | ★★★★★ | 73 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Parklands Care Center and Rehab | Gainesville | ★★★★★ | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Plaza Health and Rehab | Gainesville | ★★★★★ | 180 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Gainesville | ★★★★★ | 138 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Magnolia Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | Gainesville | ★★★☆☆ | 223 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Palm Garden of Gainesville | Gainesville | ★★★☆☆ | 150 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation | Gainesville | ★★☆☆☆ | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Gainesville | ★★☆☆☆ | 148 | For profit - Individual |
| Aviata at North Florida | Gainesville | ★☆☆☆☆ | 120 | For profit - Corporation |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.