Cedar Crest at North Florida

Cedar Crest at North Florida is a senior care community located in Gainesville, FL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Gainesville area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (352) 331-3111.

With 120 beds, Cedar Crest at North Florida is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Gainesville average about 90 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 82% of its licensed beds. That is below the Gainesville average of roughly 92%.

Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Gainesville average about 3.1 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 3 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2026 and recorded 18 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 61%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.

The community is located in Alachua County, FL.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Cedar Crest at North Florida offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type For profit - Limited liability company
• Beds / units 120
• Occupancy 82%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
• Annual staff turnover 61%
• Last health inspection June 2026