Signature HealthCARE of Gainesville

Nursing Home
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 Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Florida average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Florida average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Florida average: 3.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
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 58m per day

This home provides 2% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Florida average: 4h 2m 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

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$11.5M
Operating loss
-$1.5M
Proprietary home Other
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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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

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

195
Total Staff
177
Employees
18
Contractors
45,405
Total Hours (Quarter)
63
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse119.6 No
Licensed Practical Nurse289 No
Certified Nursing Assistant1048 No
Staff by Category
Administration
5 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
147 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
29 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
4 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.6%
of total hours from contractors
2,088 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant104010421,55091100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse280289,47091100%9
Physical Therapist140144,0157785%7.3
Registered Nurse110112,3068998%9.6
Administrator5051,7686571%8
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,0488998%7.8
RN Director of Nursing4049756571%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist0446686976%6.9
Physical Therapy Aide0225716875%5.9
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Mental Health Service Worker3034876673%7.2
Dietitian1014766167%7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0443996268%6.3
Dental Services Staff1013544651%7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist2023494549%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0552586167%3.9
Qualified Social Worker0331935257%3.7

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Florida average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 31
Citations per inspection
4.43

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 Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Lilac Healthcare Group
Resident Census by Payment Source
105 Total Residents
Medicare 6 (5.7%)
Medicaid 89 (84.8%)
Private Pay/Other 10 (9.5%)
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. 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.

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