Assisted Living in Gainesville, Florida
9 communities found
Gainesville is home to 9 licensed assisted living communities in Alachua County, Florida, together licensed for 642 residents.
Gainesville leans toward larger communities: the median facility is licensed for 79 beds, and 3 are licensed for 100 or more.
The largest is The Village At Gainesville, licensed for 140 residents.
Every community listed here is licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), and you can compare care types, capacity, and locations side by side without registering or giving out your contact details.
If you're open to a short drive, nearby community in High Springs adds more options within Alachua County.
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Who Regulates Assisted Living in Florida? How to Check a Facility's License and Inspections
Florida's AHCA licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in the state. Here's a field-by-field walkthrough of the FloridaHealthFinder.gov lookup, what Standard, ECC, LNS and LMH licenses actually allow, and what a clean license does not promise.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many assisted living facilities are in Gainesville, Florida?
There are 9 licensed assisted living facilities in Gainesville, Florida (Alachua County), with a combined licensed capacity of 642 beds. All are licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
How much does assisted living cost in Gainesville, Florida?
Florida's statewide median for assisted living is $5,610 per month for a private one-bedroom, according to the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, below the national median of $6,200. Prices in Gainesville vary with apartment size, care level, and amenities, so contact communities directly through this page for current pricing.
How do I choose an assisted living facility in Gainesville?
Start by comparing the licensed communities in Gainesville on care type, size, and location, then tour your top two or three. On a tour, ask about staff-to-resident ratios, care plans, month-to-month costs, and what happens if care needs increase.
Are assisted living facilities in Gainesville small homes or large communities?
The median licensed community in Gainesville has 79 beds. 1 of the 9 is a small residential home licensed for six or fewer residents, and 3 are licensed for 100 or more. Small homes tend to offer the same few caregivers every day, while larger communities usually have more activities, amenities, and staff on each shift.
Does Gainesville have memory care or other senior care options?
Florida does not yet issue a separate memory care license, so whether a Gainesville community offers a secured memory care wing, and which specialty licenses it holds (Extended Congregate Care or Limited Nursing Services), has to be confirmed with each community. You can verify any facility's license on AHCA's FloridaHealthFinder, or contact us and a senior care specialist will help you shortlist options at no cost.