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Expert Senior Living Advisors from A Place for Mom can help direct you to Assisted Living communities. Together, we will find the perfect fit for your loved one; and we will provide direction and support as needed. We partner with 807 Assisted Living facilities in Gainesville and the surrounding area, so there are many options to choose from. A Place for Mom is the largest senior living referral service in North America, and we can help you make a good choice at no cost to you.
1001 Southwest 62nd Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32607
Full Days, Full HeartsLife is lived to the fullest here. In fact, each day brings a brand new list of activities that add to life’s richness in some way, with dementia-friendly activities chosen for our memory care residents. Each day also brings time spent with a community of seniors who are...
4601 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
Hunters Crossing Place - Assisted Living provides exceptional assisted living services in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville has been ranked as the #1 place to live in North America and one of the 'best places to live and play.' Home to the University of Florida, Gainesville is more than a college...
4607 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
Hunters Crossing Place - Memory Care is an exceptional Alzheimer's and dementia care community in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida but is so much more than just another college town. Gainesville has been ranked as the #1 place to live in North America as well...
1415 Fort Clarke Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
At HarborChase of Gainesville, you will embrace new friendships and an engaging lifestyle that allows you the freedom to do the things you love to do. Featuring a variety of helpful services, HarborChase offers delicious restaurant-style dining, thoughtful amenities and a wealth of activities...
3605 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
The Windsor of Gainesville is an assisted living community located in Gainesville, Florida. We are committed to providing residents with the care and support they need, including memory care. Gainesville is a vibrant city with much to offer to both residents and guests.At The Windsor of...
23301 W US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL 32643
Plantation Oaks Senior Living is an assisted living community located in the city of High Springs, Florida in Alachua county. High Springs is located in the northern part of Florida, close to a number of state parks. This locale means that the area is absolutely teeming with interesting types of...
2300 SW 21st Circle, Ocala, FL 34471
Superior Residences offers three levels of care in a secured, warm, and inviting memory care community. These levels are called “neighborhoods” and involve one Enhanced Assisted Living (EAL) neighborhood and two Memory Care neighborhoods. EAL is for folks with mild memory loss but who are still...
1810 SE 16th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Hampton Manor at Deerwood is an assisted living community in southeast Ocala. This exquisite building boasts 34,000 square feet, containing 43 elegant apartments. The property features plantation-style architecture, as well as beautifully appointed rooms and common areas, creating a warm, yet...
4860 Chickpea Street, Middleburg, FL 32068
Bill's Place is located at 4860 Chickpea Street in Middleburg, Florida. This facility offers memory services for patients who suffer from Alzheimer's and similar diseases. Assisted living is another service offered by Bill's Place. If necessary, patients can also access respite care and hospice...
4511 SW 48th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474
A NEW STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE Brentwood at Fore Ranch is the new standard of excellence in providing care to seniors in need of assistance or those living with Diabetes or Alzheimers. While most communities focus on what you need, here at Brentwood, we focus on both what you want and need to live...
2650 SE 18th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
The Windsor of Ocala is a licensed assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We have been serving the needs of...
2800 SW 41st St, Ocala, FL 34474
The Bridge at Ocala, Florida, offers an abundant lifestyle for seniors looking for a dynamic assisted living community to call home.Professional and caring associates provide a full range of services and amenities including personalized care plans tailored to each resident’s needs, nutritious...
1601 Southeast 24th Road, Ocala, FL 34471
A Community That Feels Like Home Sweet HomeChoosing a senior living community means trading the worries and stress that often come from life at home for the safety and security that comes from living in a place built specifically for you. It also means trading the isolation that often comes from...
1801 Southeast 24th Road, Ocala, FL 34471
Here you can do more of what you love.With independent living, assisted living or memory care all on one campus, our community has care options to meet your changing needs. Here you’ll have the worry-free lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it.Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the...
5762 SW 60th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474
Harmony House is an assisted living community that is specially designed to offer excellent memory care services to individuals in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Staff are on service 24 hours a day. The small town feel of Ocala is a perfect backdrop for the individualized memory care and elder...
9070 Southwest 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34481
Quiet Senior Living, Full of LifeYour senior years should be full of life, not full of chores like cooking and cleaning. Your days should be spent doing interesting things with interesting people. That’s what you’ll find at this premier assisted living and memory care community in picturesque...
203 S Moody Rd, Palatka, FL 32177
Vintage Care is a lovely, intimate residence with 56 rooms, 14 of which are memory care. We are very much a family in our cozy community across from the local college. We offer restaurant style dining, are pet-friendly and keep our residents active with daily activities. Each resident receives...
1580 S Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32025
WillowBrook is a privately-owned and operated assisted living community located in Lake City, Florida. WillowBrook provides the highest quality of care for our residents while upholding their independence and integrity. Our trained, compassionate, and dedicated staff create a safe, healthy, and...
11311 SW 95th Circle, Ocala, FL 34481
Pacifica Senior Living Ocala is a quaint community nestled amongst the quiet of oaks of Ocala. We are near two hospitals, select rehabs, and only minutes away from On Top of the World. Our community is also within walking distance to shopping, popular restaurants, financial institutions, and...
611 Old Welaka Rd, Welaka, FL 32193
No matter your interests, Gainesville offers a fun-filled retirement. Within city limits, residents have access to all the conveniences and attractions of a modern, metropolitan area along with its historic downtown area. Unique shopping and dining are widely available, and anyone looking to get out into nature has city and state parks within a short driving distance.
In Gainesville, assisted living communities provide personal care services in settings typically ranging from private apartments to shared rooms, often with restaurant-style dining and activities based on residents’ interests. Designed to promote independence among seniors who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care, assisted living is a good option for retirees who need help with some daily tasks and would like to live a socially fulfilling, active lifestyle.
The median monthly cost of assisted living is about $4,500 in Gainesville and $4,600 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of assisted living in the state of Florida is around $3,700.
The total household expenses associated with living in Gainesville are rated 30 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average, indicating that Gainesville is an affordable retirement destination.
Index Scores
All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.
Income and Housing
The top hospitals that service Gainesville include:
North Florida Regional Medical Center
Gainesville’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which means frequent temperature fluctuation, mild winters, and hot, humid summers with regular thunderstorms. The average humidity level is 73%, and humidity levels are often highest during August at about 77%.
Seasonal Temperatures
Air Quality
This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.
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Race & Ethnicity
These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
2016 Presidential Election Results for Alachua County
Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Gainesville include:
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Transportation
Gainesville Regional Transit System operates throughout Gainesville on fixed bus routes and offers ADA-compliant services to eligible residents. In recent years, Gainesville has become known as the most bicycle-friendly city inFlorida and serves cyclists as a viable option for city-wide transportation. Taxis and ridesharing services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Gainesville.
There are 20 assisted living facilities near Gainesville, Florida. See the full list.
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