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The Windsor of Gainesville

The Windsor of Gainesville is an assisted living and memory care community in Gainesville, FL.

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The Windsor of Gainesville

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  • Interior

    A cozy library room with wooden bookshelves, comfortable armchairs, and warm lighting.
  • Outdoors

    A sunny courtyard with a multi-tiered fountain surrounded by lush greenery and brick pathways.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, lamp, and colorful wall art.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a fireplace, bookshelves, and a charming wooden rocking horse.
  • Building

    Modern building entrance with landscaped gardens and palm trees.
  • Architecture

    A tranquil courtyard featuring a central fountain surrounded by lush greenery and a two-story building under a bright blue sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a large window, featuring warm decor and an adjacent bathroom.
  • Windows

    An elegantly decorated dining room with neatly set tables and colorful curtains.
  • Dining

    A beautifully arranged dining table with elegant settings and menus, ready for guests at a restaurant.
  • Landscaping

    A cozy kitchen area with an indoor garden providing a touch of greenery.
  • Kitchen

    A vibrant kitchen features colorful striped tiles, a cozy dining area with cupcakes and glassware, accented by fresh flowers and decorative elements.
  • Lighting

    A warmly decorated dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant lighting and wooden flooring.
  • Entrance

    Entrance to a theater with colorful walls and movie posters.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and colorful artwork.

3605 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606

To contact a resident: (352) 372-1900

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 96 reviews
5 stars
69
4 stars
14
3 stars
0
2 stars
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1 stars
11

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The Windsor of Gainesville Costs & Pricing

The Windsor of Gainesville presents a range of monthly living costs that reflect its premium services and amenities compared to both Alachua County and the broader Florida region. For instance, the price for a one-bedroom unit at The Windsor is $5,370, significantly higher than the county average of $4,820 and the state average of $3,864. Similarly, semi-private rooms are priced at $5,790, which is notably above Alachua County's average of $4,022 and Florida's average of $3,009. The studio options offer an even greater disparity at $7,645 compared to local and state averages of $4,580 and $3,823 respectively. Even for shared living spaces like two-bedroom units, which are also priced at $7,645 at The Windsor, this is in contrast to Alachua County's average of $4,655 and Florida's figure of $4,711. These figures suggest that while The Windsor provides a higher cost structure than its surroundings, it likely reflects enhanced features or quality that appeals to residents seeking superior living experiences.

Floor plansThe Windsor of GainesvilleAlachua CountyFlorida
1 Bedroom$5,370$4,820$3,864
Semi-Private$5,790$4,022$3,009
Studio$7,645$4,580$3,823
2 Bedrooms$7,645$4,655$4,711

Overall Review of The Windsor of Gainesville

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff are attentive and compassionate

Residents and families consistently describe staff as attentive, kind, and compassionate.

Many reviews highlight staff who respond quickly and stay engaged—getting residents by name, checking in regularly, and providing steady support with daily needs. Several families also describe staff professionalism during transitions, including medication help and coordinating care when loved ones needed higher levels of support. A few negative reviews mention staffing gaps and slow response at times, but even then, some direct-care staff are described as caring.

common 10 reviews mention this

Dining feels restaurant-like

Dining is frequently described as tasty, with restaurant-style service.

Reviews commonly mention that meals are appealing and that the dining room experience feels more like a dining setting than a cafeteria. Multiple residents and families call out good food quality, including desserts and a chef who checks on guests. There are also isolated complaints about meal timing being shorter than expected or delays in getting to breakfast, plus concerns from a couple reviews about food not matching what was promised.

  • A beautifully arranged dining table with elegant settings and menus, ready for guests at a restaurant.
  • A beautifully set dining room table with blue-accented place settings and a vibrant floral centerpiece.
  • An elegantly decorated dining room with neatly set tables and colorful curtains.
common 13 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

A steady schedule of activities helps residents stay social and active.

Residents and families describe daily activities and outings that make it easier for people to stay engaged, from games and crafts to group events and movie theater showings. Several reviews also emphasize social atmosphere—having places to gather, participate, and interact with others. In contrast, a few comments point to limitations like not much outdoor walking space or reduced activity availability during certain periods.

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Care support includes medication help

Care teams support residents with medications and help residents follow daily routines.

Many reviews connect the community’s care approach to practical support like medication management and assistance with personal care tasks. Families describe staff taking over administering meds and supporting transitions, including movement into memory care and continued supervision afterward. A few residents and families still report hiccups—such as concerns about delays in getting assistance at mealtimes or complaints that staffing was not sufficient—but the overall pattern is that residents are assisted with day-to-day care needs.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Understaffing and response-time gaps

Some reviews describe understaffing and slow response during care needs.

Several negative reviews describe periods when help was delayed, including situations where residents were not assisted promptly or where communication and response were not consistent. Others mention longer wait times for support and missed meals when assistance did not arrive on time. At the same time, multiple reviews acknowledge strong direct-care staff, suggesting the issue—when it comes up—is more about staffing coverage than day-to-day attitudes.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Higher rent compared with benchmarks

Pricing is positioned above local and state benchmarks across unit types.

Price comparisons in the listing show units are above county and state benchmarks, including studio, one-bedroom, semi-private, and two-bedroom options. A few reviews also raise concerns about value—either feeling the total experience includes add-ons or that standards should be higher for the cost. Other reviews frame the experience as worthwhile, describing a large, well-designed apartment and a lot of services included in the daily routine.

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Features

Housing

  • 115 resident community capacity 115 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Gainesville Regional (9 miles away) Gainesville Regional (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Gainesville, Florida, offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in a bustling community. With a variety of dining options such as Bangkok Square, Hurricane BTW, and Pomodoro Cafe within close proximity, residents can enjoy delicious meals without having to travel far. Additionally, the presence of reputable healthcare facilities like UF Health Shands Emergency Center Springhill and pharmacies such as Walgreens ensures easy access to medical services and prescription medications. Nearby physicians' offices cater to various healthcare needs, including eye care, cardiology, and gynecology. For spiritual fulfillment, there are places of worship like Grace United Methodist Church hosting events like Night to Shine Prom. Lastly, the abundance of cafes like Starbucks and Panera Bread provide cozy settings for socializing over coffee or pastries. Nearby parks such as Possum Creek Park and Cofrin Nature Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation amidst nature. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded living environment for seniors seeking convenience, healthcare access, social engagement, and recreational activities.

Restaurants

  • Bangkok Square (0.2 miles)
  • Hurricane BTW (0.2 miles)
  • Pomodoro Cafe (0.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • Burger King (0.9 miles)
  • Wahoo Seafood Grill (1.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Uf Health Shands Emergency Center Springhill (0.4 miles)
  • Demetree, Julie Dr-UF Springhill Health Center (0.5 miles)
  • Shands At Vista (0.6 miles)
  • Uf Health Psychiatric Hospital (0.6 miles)
  • North Florida Regional Medical Center 2nd Floor (2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Barnes Healthcare of Gainesville (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Wise's Drug Store (2.7 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Columbia Eye Associates & Family Focus Eye Care (1.6 miles)
  • UF Health Cardiology (1.6 miles)
  • Gainesville ENT & Allergy Associates PA (1.6 miles)
  • Community Cancer Center of North Florida (1.6 miles)
  • John William Tyrone (1.6 miles)
  • Dr John A Dryfuss (1.7 miles)
  • Gainsville Gynecology (1.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Night to Shine Prom at Grace United Methodist Church (2 miles)
  • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (3.5 miles)
  • Creekside Community Church (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.2 miles)
  • CYM Coffee Co. (2.4 miles)
  • Dolce Vita Bakery Cafe (3.5 miles)

Parks

  • Possum Creek Park (2.8 miles)
  • Cofrin Nature Park (3.1 miles)
  • Albert “Ray” Massey Park (3.9 miles)

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