Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Peacefully nestled near Serenola Forest Preserve in Gainesville, FL, Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. The community features a variety of accommodations, ranging from studio to three-bedroom floor plans, designed for residents’ comfort and safety. Weekly housekeeping and home maintenance are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.
Residents gain meaningful experiences and interact with their surroundings with plenty of recreational and wellness opportunities. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, providing residents with various dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. With its vibrant and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is legally operated by Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida, Inc., and administered by Brittany Matus-Ray.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 16 | 33 | This facility has 52% fewer total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (16 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 52% better Rank #218 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 218th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.9 | 1.3 | This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida nursing home (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #50 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 50th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 18 | 26 | This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (18 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 8 | 16 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida nursing home (8 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 44% | 62% | This facility has 18 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida nursing home (44% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 18% better Rank #263 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 263rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Florida average 19.7
Florida average 4.48
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Florida average: 0.8
Florida average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
4,032 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 67 | 0 | 67 | 20,693 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 30 | 2 | 32 | 8,479 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 2 | 13 | 2,946 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,579 | 87 | 95% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,228 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,120 | 90 | 98% | 3.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 6 | 6 | 963 | 85 | 92% | 5.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 5 | 6 | 571 | 75 | 82% | 4.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 475 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 401 | 65 | 71% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 388 | 67 | 73% | 5.7 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 359 | 59 | 64% | 6.1 |
| Other Activities Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 113 | 15 | 16% | 7.5 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 2 | 2 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 32 | 35% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 3% | 4.7 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
87% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
13% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Oak Hammock at the University of Florida from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (87% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 28 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
4.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gainesville's city center to Oak Hammock at the University of Florida's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the state average. See the benchmark below for the typical score in this state; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Florida average is: 72.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Oak Hammock at the University of Florida | NH AL MC SNF | Gainesville | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
88
Rank
#570 / 1,058 | - | - | 5.54
Facility
5.54
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#15 / 180 | -31% | +37% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 92
Facility
92
FL AVG
83
Rank
#239 / 901 | 13
Facility
13
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#56 / 179 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#92 / 179 | - | 69 | - |
6
Facility
6
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,343 / 1,427 | Donna Brown | $13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$14.6M
Rank
#93 / 159 | $17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$9.5M
Rank
#16 / 159 | 129.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
129.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
72.3%
Rank
#12 / 159 | 106066 | ||||
| Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center | NH RC SNF | Gainesville | 138
Facility
138
FL AVG
88
Rank
#180 / 1,058 |
95.9%
Facility
95.9%
FL AVG
87.4
Rank
#13 / 121 | +10% | 3.61
Facility
3.61
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#148 / 180 | -54% | -11% | $13.7k
Facility
$13.7k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#130 / 183 | - | 16
Facility
16
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#78 / 179 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#48 / 179 | - | 132 | - |
39
Facility
39
FL AVG
42
Rank
#744 / 1,427 | Terrace Snf Holdco LLC | $16.6MFiscal year ending 04/2024
Facility
$16.6MFiscal year ending 04/2024
FL AVG
$14.6M
Rank
#52 / 159 | $7.4MFiscal year ending 04/2024
Facility
$7.4MFiscal year ending 04/2024
FL AVG
$9.5M
Rank
#100 / 159 | 44.5%Fiscal year ending 04/2024
Facility
44.5%Fiscal year ending 04/2024
FL AVG
72.3%
Rank
#141 / 159 | 106046 | ||||
| Palm Garden of Gainesville | NH PC RC SNF | Gainesville | 150
Facility
150
FL AVG
88
Rank
#132 / 1,058 |
92.4%
Facility
92.4%
FL AVG
87.4
Rank
#59 / 121 | +6% | 4.16
Facility
4.16
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#69 / 180 | -69% | +3% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 183 | - | 29
Facility
29
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#146 / 179 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#38 / 179 | - | 139 | - |
37
Facility
37
FL AVG
42
Rank
#788 / 1,427 | Kala Fuhrmann | $17.5MFiscal year ending 10/2023
Facility
$17.5MFiscal year ending 10/2023
FL AVG
$14.6M
Rank
#46 / 159 | $7.4MFiscal year ending 10/2023
Facility
$7.4MFiscal year ending 10/2023
FL AVG
$9.5M
Rank
#102 / 159 | 42.1%Fiscal year ending 10/2023
Facility
42.1%Fiscal year ending 10/2023
FL AVG
72.3%
Rank
#147 / 159 | 105571 | ||||
| Parklands Care Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Gainesville (University Heights) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058 |
95.8%
Facility
95.8%
FL AVG
87.4
Rank
#14 / 121 | +10% | 4.00
Facility
4.00
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#87 / 180 | -30% | -1% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 183 | - | 11
Facility
11
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#42 / 179 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#22 / 179 | - | 115 | - |
64
Facility
64
FL AVG
42
Rank
#291 / 1,427 | Parklands Nursing Snf Holdco LLC | $13.3M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $5.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 40.2%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 105638 | ||||
| Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Gainesville (Oak Glade Apartments) | 148
Facility
148
FL AVG
88
Rank
#148 / 1,058 |
96.7%
Facility
96.7%
FL AVG
87.4
Rank
#10 / 121 | +11% | 4.00
Facility
4.00
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#87 / 180 | -7% | -1% | $184.3k
Facility
$184.3k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#180 / 183 | - | 30
Facility
30
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#150 / 179 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#142 / 179 | 8 | 143 | - |
51
Facility
51
FL AVG
42
Rank
#504 / 1,427 | Park Meadows Snf Holdco LLC | $15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$14.6M
Rank
#57 / 159 | $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$9.5M
Rank
#79 / 159 | 54.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
54.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
72.3%
Rank
#86 / 159 | 105193 |
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
The team at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida speaks English and Spanish.
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to FL state health department records, Oak Hammock at the University of Florida's license number is 10493.
According to FL state health department records, Oak Hammock at the University of Florida's license expires on September 29, 2026.
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida's occupancy is 85.5%.
Yes, Oak Hammock at the University of Florida allows residents to bring their pets.
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida accepts Other.
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