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Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida in Gainesville, FL

Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida is a nursing home community in Gainesville, FL.

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Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida

2660 South West 53Rd Lane, Gainesville, FL 32608

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4.2 from 64 reviews
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Overall Review of Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing rehab support varies

Residents and families describe both hands-on rehabilitation progress and serious lapses in skilled nursing care.

In positive reviews, families describe skilled nursing after hospital stays with frequent help getting people up, dressed, and to meals, along with physical and occupational therapy and medication management. Several of these accounts also mention around-the-clock help expectations for high-support needs. In negative reviews, families describe situations like neglect, delayed help, medication and assessment problems, and complications such as bedsores after leaving the facility. One review also points to challenges reaching staff promptly, emphasizing the importance of being an advocate during care needs.

common 15 reviews mention this

Activities and outdoor spaces stand out

Residents consistently mention plentiful activities and well-liked outdoor spaces.

Reviews frequently describe a steady schedule of activities, including daily exercises, visiting exhibits and events, and intellectual programming. Many residents also talk about the campus setting—walking trails, gardens, and outdoor recreation like pickleball, croquet, and bocce—along with spaces to enjoy nature. Several reviews specifically call out connections to University of Florida events, lectures, and music as part of what keeps residents engaged. Even during periods when in-person programming was limited, residents still describe a livelier routine than they expected.

common 9 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent highlight

Dining gets repeated praise alongside mentions of restaurant-style meals.

Multiple reviews mention the dining experience positively, including people describing the food as delicious, varied, or top-notch. A few also describe day-to-day dining with scheduled meals and getting to the dining room, especially during rehab. Dining is also mentioned in comparison to other options people toured, with some residents saying the variety and quality helped their decision. At the same time, a small number of reviews criticize food pricing and quality, so opinions are mixed for some families.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Cost concerns affect confidence in care

Several reviews raise concerns about high costs and what happens when coverage changes.

A recurring theme is expense: multiple reviews describe the community as very expensive or not worth the price when care needs are high. Some families explain that when insurance coverage was capped, they had to scramble to find another place, and they felt the level of care did not match what was paid for. One review ties billing and refund issues to an overall dissatisfaction with the skilled nursing experience. These cost concerns show up alongside broader frustrations about care follow-through for residents with more involved needs.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 73 resident community capacity 73 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Gainesville Regional (8 miles away) Gainesville Regional (8 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • 43rd Street Deli & Breakfast House (0.8 miles)
  • Swamp Head Brewery (1.2 miles)
  • Blaze Pizza (1.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.6 miles)
  • Five Guys Burgers & Fries (1.6 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Peach Valley Cafe (1.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Metro Diner (2.1 miles)
  • Opus Cafe (2.6 miles)
  • Concord Coffee (3.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3 miles)
  • Epic Pharmacies (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Shands Florida Surgical Center (1.7 miles)
  • Select Specialty Hospital (1.9 miles)
  • Shands Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • Malcom Randall Va Medical Center (2.5 miles)
  • OR Radiology Shands South Tower (2.6 miles)
  • Shands Hospital (2.7 miles)
  • Shands PICU (2.7 miles)

Physicians

  • MyEyeDr (1.8 miles)
  • Eyeglass Express (1.9 miles)
  • UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute (2.5 miles)
  • Shands Rehab Center (2.5 miles)
  • Bryan R Prine MD (2.5 miles)
  • Uf Health Pediatrics After Hours (2.6 miles)
  • VA dermatology clinic (2.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Butler Town Center (1.9 miles)
  • Regal Celebration Pointe & RPX (2.5 miles)

Parks

  • Depot Park (3.6 miles)
  • A Nan Buddhist Statue Park (3.8 miles)
  • Albert “Ray” Massey Park (4 miles)
  • Roper Park (4.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Rosa Parks Downtown Station (3.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First United Methodist Church (4.2 miles)

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