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68 Residential Care Homes near Gainesville, FL

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Residential care homes in Gainesville often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in Gainesville is $3,016 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 68 care homes in Gainesville and read 19 reviews of families’ experiences.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near Gainesville, FL

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Last Updated: 12/18/24
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Ellison Adult Family Care HomeEllison Adult Family Care Home is a residential care home located in the quaint city of Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. Our vibrant community is located in the exclusive subdivision of Marion Oaks. Ocala is an inviting and lively city offering many choices for fun...
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I could not have been more pleased or more grateful for the care my mom received at Spring Gardens. My mother received compassionate care every day she was there. In fact I am sure that Spring Garden was...
Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Spring Gardens of Orange Park Spring Gardens of Orange Park is a residential care home located in the vibrant and beautiful town of Orange Park, in Clay County, Florida. Our home has a tranquil and serene atmosphere, perfect for seniors looking to relax and spend some quality times with friends...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of care homes in Gainesville, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gainesville is $3,016 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Interlachen, FL with an average of $1,750 per month.

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Gainesville, FL vs. nearby cities

Gainesville, FL
$3,016/mo
$3,002/mo
$2,854/mo

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Gainesville, FL vs. the state and national average

Gainesville, FL
$3,016/mo
$3,060/mo
U.S. national average
$3,772/mo

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Gainesville vs. other types of senior living

$4,351/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,016/mo

Median monthly costs of Residential Care Home in Gainesville, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,625/mo
Private
$4,250/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,350/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,350/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about residential care home in Gainesville

Recent reviews for residential care home in Gainesville

Always There Assisted Living in Citrus Springs, FL

4.2
Always there was suggested along with several other facilities in the Ocala region. After a series of visits, I decided on Always There for my 95-year old mother, who has severe memory problems but is still physically mobile. I was very impressed by the friendliness and work ethic of the staff, ...
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JBS Adult Family Care Home in Orange Park, FL

4.1
This is the most affordable option and gives you the most value for your moneys worth when it comes to caring for your loved one. They have activities like puzzles, walks around the community, coloring, and they also put up a basketball hoop for the residents to play ball in the back. This is a ...
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Samson Villa of Orange Park

5.0
They are just absolutely amazing! You would never know it was a nursing home. It was like you’re going to a nice clean, upscale home. And the rate was very comparable to other homes. The food is good – made right there. There are only six residents so they get lots of one-on-one attention!

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Samson Villa of Orange Park, JBS Adult Family Care Home and Always There Assisted Living are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Gainesville, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 68 residential care home facilities near Gainesville, Florida. See the full list.

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