Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation

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How Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation Compares

Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gainesville, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.4%) is above the Florida average of 4.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.

Among the 9 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Gainesville, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.

By the numbers vs. Florida average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.2% — worse than the Florida average of 8.7% (40% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Florida average of 2.6%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.4% — worse than the Florida average of 4.7% (56% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.3% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Gainesville

Gainesville sits in Alachua County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

37,968 (14.2%)

Median age

31.7 years

Median household income

$50,089

Median home value

$201,600

Demographics for Alachua County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gainesville.

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