Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-out-of-5-star rating from CMS, which puts it below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, the pieces tell very different stories. The health inspection rating is just 1 out of 5 stars, meaning state inspectors found a higher number of problems, or more serious ones, than you'd see at most facilities. That's the piece that drags the overall rating down the most, and it's worth asking the facility directly about what was cited and what steps they've taken to fix it. On the positive side, staffing comes in at 4 out of 5 stars, which means residents are getting more hands-on nursing time relative to the number of people living there - a real practical benefit for day-to-day care. Quality Measures is even stronger at 5 out of 5 stars, reflecting that on 15 tracked health outcomes, like whether residents experience falls, pressure sores, or decline in mobility, this facility performs much better than average.

So what does all of this mean for your family? The clinical care and staffing picture here is genuinely encouraging, but the inspection history is a concern that shouldn't be glossed over. Before making a decision, it would be reasonable to ask to see the most recent inspection report, understand what the citations were for, and find out how the facility responded.

Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center provides about 3.65 total nurse hours per resident each day, which falls a bit below the Florida average of 3.87 hours. On the registered nurse side, residents here receive around 0.47 RN hours daily, compared to the state average of 0.52. In practical terms, that gap might not sound like much on paper, but it can add up over the course of a day. It may mean nurses are stretched a little thinner, which could affect how quickly call lights get answered, how closely staff can monitor changes in a resident's condition, or how much time caregivers have to spend with each person individually. These numbers put Park Meadows slightly below where most Florida nursing homes land, so families who have a loved one with complex medical needs may want to ask the facility directly about how they manage staffing during overnight hours or on weekends, when coverage at many facilities tends to be lighter.

Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has a 1-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is something families should take seriously. The facility has received 2 official penalties, with total fines adding up to $175,887, and the most recent penalty came in November 2024, meaning this is not just old history. Fines at this level suggest the government found care or safety issues significant enough to warrant financial punishment, not just a corrective plan. That does not automatically mean every resident has had a bad experience, but it does mean families should ask detailed questions during any tour, request to see recent inspection reports, and consider how the facility has responded to these findings before making a decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Gainesville on the Gainesville nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents is each certified nursing assistant responsible for during a typical day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. If my loved one needs help getting to the bathroom, how quickly can they expect someone to respond when they press the call button?
3. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and walk me through any deficiencies that were cited and what you did to fix them?
4. How do you handle situations where a resident's condition changes suddenly, and who contacts the family and how fast?
5. Are the same staff members assigned to the same residents most of the time, or does that change frequently depending on who is scheduled?
6. What does a typical day look like for a resident who does not have many visitors, and how do you make sure they have social interaction and something to do?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.