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Nursing Home in Gainesville

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Signature HealthCARE of Gainesville

Nursing Home in Gainesville

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Signature HealthCARE of Gainesville

4000 SW 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607 View map
Overview of Signature Healthcare of Gainesville

Signature Healthcare of Gainesville is a cherished healthcare haven in Florida. Rooted in family values, this organization seamlessly delivers resident-centered care, making it a true gem among skilled nursing facilities. Boasting a capacity of 120 beds, its strategic location offers convenient access to hospitals, ensuring prompt medical attention when needed.

At this facility, quality is not just a promise—it’s a guarantee. With round-the-clock nursing care of the highest standard, Signature Healthcare of Gainesville goes above and beyond. Their comprehensive approach covers short-term and long-term needs, providing top-notch therapies including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. What sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to resident well-being. From closely monitoring diabetes patients’ insulin levels to offering a range of engaging nursing home activities, they prioritize healthy lifestyles.

(352) 377-1981

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
2/5
Florida average: 3.7/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
3/5
Florida average: 3.2/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
1/5
Florida average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
2/5
Florida average: 4.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 58m per day

This home provides 10% less nursing time per resident than the Florida average.

Florida average: 4h 25m 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 89.4%
Residents per day (avg) 113
Occupancy rate
89.4%
Residents per day (avg)
113

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 1 months

Private pay

53% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$11.5M
Operating loss
-$1.5M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$11,468,910.00
Operating loss
$-1,489,872.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.6M
31.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.4M
Total costs $13.0M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 38 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
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Inspection History

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.

6 visits/inspections

2 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

2 routine inspections

Results

6 with issues

0 without issues

Latest inspection

Date April 3, 2025
Annual Inspection

29 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Florida average: 19 deficiencies

0 fines

Florida average: 5 fines

Total amount fined: $0.00

Florida average: $11,623.53

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Florida average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 31

Florida average 19.7

Citations per inspection
4.43

Florida average 4.48


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

26 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 31 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

31 moderate citations More info Florida average: 18.4

0 minor citations More info Florida average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Gainesville The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

5 facilities compared · CMS & FL Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Gainesville
138
86.1%
+2%
3.94
-52%
-2%
1
16
3.2
0
130
39
Terrace Snf Holdco Llc
$21.7M
$6.6M
30.6%
106046
Parklands Care Center
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Gainesville (University Heights)
120
92.8%
+10%
3.68
-60%
-9%
0
11
2.2
0
115
64
Parklands Nursing Snf Holdco Llc
$11.5M
$2.6M
22.8%
105638
Signature HealthCARE of Gainesville
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Gainesville
120
89.4%
+6%
3.96
-53%
-2%
3
31
4.4
0
113
38
Gainesville Fl Holdco Llc
$12.2M
$3.6M
29.3%
105664
Palm Garden of Gainesville
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Gainesville
150
89.9%
+7%
4.12
-39%
+2%
0
29
2.9
0
137
37
Fuhrmann, Kala
$24.4M
$6.4M
26%
105571
Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Gainesville
148
93.1%
+10%
3.99
-56%
-1%
3
30
6.0
8
140
51
Park Meadows Snf Holdco Llc
$18.5M
$7.7M
41.5%
105193

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Address 5.2 miles from city center — 0.6 miles to nearest hospital (UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute)

Address 4000 SW 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 195
Employees 177
Contractors 18
Staff to resident ratio 1.86:1
22% better than Florida average

Florida average ratio: 1.52:1

Avg staff/day 63
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with Florida average

Florida average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 45,405
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 28
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 104
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

4.6%

2,088 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant 104 0 104 21,550 91 100% 8
Licensed Practical Nurse 28 0 28 9,470 91 100% 9
Physical Therapist 14 0 14 4,015 77 85% 7.3
Registered Nurse 11 0 11 2,306 89 98% 9.6
Administrator 5 0 5 1,768 65 71% 8
Other Dietary Services Staff 3 0 3 1,048 89 98% 7.8
RN Director of Nursing 4 0 4 975 65 71% 7.9
Speech Language Pathologist 0 4 4 668 69 76% 6.9
Physical Therapy Aide 0 2 2 571 68 75% 5.9
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 520 65 71% 8
Mental Health Service Worker 3 0 3 487 66 73% 7.2
Dietitian 1 0 1 476 61 67% 7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 4 4 399 62 68% 6.3
Dental Services Staff 1 0 1 354 46 51% 7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 0 2 349 45 49% 7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 5 5 258 61 67% 3.9
Qualified Social Worker 0 3 3 193 52 57% 3.7
104 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
28 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Physical Therapist
% of Days 85%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
5 Administrator
% of Days 71%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 98%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 71%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 76%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 75%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 73%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 67%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 68%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 51%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 49%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 67%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 57%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
105 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
6 residents (5.7%)
Medicaid
89 residents (84.8%)
Private pay or other
10 residents (9.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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. 10.8
46% worse 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. 20.1
62% worse 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 16.9%
61% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.0%
62% worse 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 22.4%
66% worse 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 2.0%
23% 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 6.4%
19% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
41% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.8%
30% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.2%
64% better than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.5%
81% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 67.1%
31% worse than 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%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 46.7%
50% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
21% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.6%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Penalties and fines

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $13K
82% lower than Florida average

Florida average: $72K

Number of fines 3
14% more fines than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Florida average

Florida average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $13K
Florida average $72K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 6, 2024
$8K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 8, 2024
$2K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 18, 2023
$3K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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.