Parklands Care Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Parklands Care Center

Tucked in Gainesville, Florida, Parklands Care Center offers a range of private and semi-private suites, they provide not just accommodation, but a haven of premium comfort and rehabilitation. Their commitment to quality shines through in their top-tier skilled rehab and nursing services, ensuring residents receive the best care possible.

Situated near various hospitals and community amenities, it offers a truly convenient stay for its residents. Beyond medical care, they prioritize companionship, fostering genuine connections with their residents. Whether it’s hospice, palliative care, short-term, or long-term nursing home solutions, Parklands Care Center excels, understanding the unique challenges seniors face. Their community boasts a registered dietitian, a plethora of social activities, on-site transportation, and a private enclosed courtyard—making it an ideal choice for those seeking comprehensive, caring, and engaging nursing home facilities.

(352) 376-2461

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Florida average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Florida average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Florida average: 3.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Florida average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 41m per day

This home provides 9% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Florida average: 4h 2m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 19m per day 44m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 54m per day 47m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 16m per day 2h 20m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 14m per day 3h 31m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 4m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 10m per day 32m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Florida average
Occupancy rate 92.8%
Residents per day (avg) 115
Occupancy rate
92.8%
Residents per day (avg)
115

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 12 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$11.5M
Operating loss
-$24.1K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$11,483,495.00
Operating loss
$-24,132.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.6M
22.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.9M
Total costs $11.5M

Types of Care at Parklands Care Center

Skilled Nursing Hospice Care Respite Care
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120
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Places of interest near Parklands Care Center

Address 1.7 miles from city center — 0.39 miles to nearest hospital (UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital)

Address 1000 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

211
Total Staff
135
Employees
76
Contractors
47,156
Total Hours (Quarter)
65
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse107.6 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse448.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1217.9 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
176 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
27 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
5.3%
of total hours from contractors
2,507 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 43 Licensed Practical Nurse: 28 Registered Nurse: 3 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant784312123,03991100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse1628448,55191100%8.3
Occupational Therapy Aide91103,42891100%8.1
Registered Nurse73102,72691100%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist4041,5976673%7.4
Physical Therapist7071,4678695%8.2
Physical Therapy Assistant2029986774%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker2028766470%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2028186774%7.9
RN Director of Nursing1016316268%10.2
Dietitian1015446976%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1015286774%7.9
Administrator1015126470%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014806066%8
Qualified Social Worker1014696167%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide2024545965%7.5
Medical Director011391314%3

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Florida average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 11
Citations per inspection
2.2

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 11 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info Florida average: 0.8

0 serious citations More info Florida average: 0.4

11 moderate citations More info Florida average: 18.4

0 minor citations More info Florida average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Aug 29, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 15, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Nov 15, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Nov 15, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
115 Total Residents
Medicare 14 (12.2%)
Medicaid 94 (81.7%)
Private Pay/Other 7 (6.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.7
36% better than Florida average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 4.3
65% better than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.0%
71% better than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 5.1%
61% better than Florida average

Florida average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 4.9%
64% better than Florida average

Florida average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.3%
52% better than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.5%
39% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.8%
13% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.6%
98% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
96% better than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 99.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.26
55% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 2.10

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.26
7% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 1.18

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
30% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 26.1%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 8.3%
11% better than Florida average

Florida average: 9.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.0%
34% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 60.8%
13% better than Florida average

Florida average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 33.9%
33% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 50.6%

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).

~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

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

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

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.

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