Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gainesville, FL

Whether you're looking for independent living, assisted living, or memory care, there are several options in Gainesville, Florida. Independent living is the most affordable type of care on average, starting at $3,846 per month. If you are considering assisted living, the average cost is $3,940 per month. Costs will be more expensive for those who need more specialized care, such as memory care or nursing home care, which begin at $4,353 per month and $5,067 per month, respectively. These diverse choices accommodate a variety of needs and budgets.

In Gainesville, assisted living costs a monthly average of $3,940, which is lower than the United States average of $4,546 per month. Gainesville is more expensive than some other cities in the area, including Interlachen ($2,456 per month) and Raiford ($1,913 per month), but it is slightly above the Florida state average of $3,877.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Gainesville compares to Florida and the national average:

In Gainesville, there are 8 senior living communities. For those who aren't set on Gainesville, there are 11 facilities in the surrounding area and 1,402 in the state of Florida.

In Gainesville, Florida, seniors make up about 22.1% of the city’s population of 142,414. This demographic includes 7.2% who are in their 50s, 7.5% in their 60s, 4.5% in their 70s, and 2.9% who are 80 and older. The gender split among seniors is slightly more female at 52.3%, compared to 47.7% male. Regarding marital status, 23.7% of seniors are married, 9.6% are divorced, 63.8% have never married, and just 2.9% are widowed. Gainesville's senior population is diverse, comprising 61.4% who identify as White, 21.9% as Black, and 12.1% as Hispanic. Other groups include 8.4% mixed race, 6.1% Asian, 1.9% identifying as other, and smaller numbers of 0.2% Native American and 0.1% Pacific, contributing to the city's vibrant cultural fabric.