Deer Creek Senior Housing

Deer Creek Senior Housing

Overview of Deer Creek Senior Housing

Spend your golden years at Deer Creek Senior Housing, a purposely built 62+ community in Gainesville, FL, offering independent living. Specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans are available in a vibrant and friendly environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay. The community also provides income restrictions to ease financial burdens.

Residents gain easy access to unending leisure and wellness opportunities with thriving shops and recreational spaces nearby. Delightful restaurants also surround the area, providing residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include an entertainment room, a game room, a craft room, a fitness center, and an outside picnic area, creating the ideal setting for a vibrant lifestyle.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #684 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 684th out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesSecured Entrance

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Lounge
Game Room
Arts & Crafts
Picnic Area
Swimming Pool
Walking Paths
Pet Friendly
Multipurpose Entertainment Room

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$1,088 - $1,315 per month

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Address 4.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Gainesville's city center to Deer Creek Senior Housing's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Village at Gainesville
IL
AL
MC
Gainesville
140
Facility 140
FL AVG 88
Rank #168 / 1,058
No
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,282 / 1,427
Cref4 Vg Opco LLC13
15%
Facility 15%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #65 / 906
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #146 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
Non-ProfitVicky RodenwoldtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Deer Creek Senior Housing
IL
Gainesville-No
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 42
Rank #684 / 1,427
-------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Choreograph Gainesville
IL
Gainesville-No
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 42
Rank #888 / 1,427
------Faye Lorntz1 Bed / 2 Bed
Arbors at Tumblin Creek
IL
Gainesville (University Heights)-Yes
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 42
Rank #211 / 1,427
-------1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Florida

Deer Creek Senior Housing is located in Gainesville, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Creek Senior Housing

Is Deer Creek Senior Housing in a walkable area?

Deer Creek Senior Housing has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Deer Creek Senior Housing?

No, Deer Creek Senior Housing has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Deer Creek Senior Housing?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Deer Creek Senior Housing in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Deer Creek Senior Housing?

Deer Creek Senior Housing is located at 2166 Nw 55Th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653.

What is the phone number of Deer Creek Senior Housing?

(352) 364-4977 will put you in contact with the team at Deer Creek Senior Housing.

Does Deer Creek Senior Housing provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Deer Creek Senior Housing is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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