Retirement Living In Gainesville - Florida

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Gainesville is the proud home of the University of Florida. And for some people, that's the beginning and end of the story.

Gainesville isn't just a great college town. It's a great town. Period. It's where nature and culture meet. Where trees draped in Spanish moss line quaint Old South inspired streets. Where a cozy quintessential downtown exudes hospitality, comfort, and at times, a certain refined ease in its shops and restaurants. Where state parks are a virtual playground of world-class natural attractions, sinkholes, waterways and waterfalls, shady pine forests, flora and fauna, and amazing natural north Florida sunsets. And where the surrounding towns like High Springs, Alachua, Cross Creek and Micanopy dial-up the charm even further each in their own individual way. Looking for iconic locations in Gainesville to take photos? We've got you covered.

So, welcome to Gainesville. It's a little of what you might expect, and a lot of what you wouldn't. Whether you're staying for a day, week, weekend or longer, we look forward to helping you create your own unforgettable story. One we hope you'll tell again and again.

Includes Cities/Towns: Gainesville, Hawthorne, High Springs, Micanopy, Newberry.

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Urban / CityRuralNearby military base
Suburban / Large CommunityCollege TownLively downtown business center
Commuter TownCoastal community

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Senior Housing Options

Adult communitiesGated communitiesRental units
Affordable HousingGroup homesResidential care facility
ApartmentsHousesRV Parks
Assisted LivingNursing homesState veteran home
CondosOver 50 Communities Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida located in Gainesville, Florida is no ordinary retirement community. Not even close. Here, we have totally reinvented the concept. We've created an innovative Life Fulfilling Community for the 21st century where the focus is on lifelong learning, fitness and health. Our setting is a picturesque, resort-style environment enhanced by intellectual stimulation and interesting neighbors energized by our unique affiliation with the University of Florida. Because of this affiliation, we are traditionally known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), but we are also known as a University Based Retirement Community (UBRC). As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, or UBRC, we offer a maintenance free lifestyle in our independent homes and apartments, but if you should ever need it, our contracts include access to Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care.

The Duckpond neighborhood is located immediately northeast of downtown Gainesville, Florida. Much of the neighborhood comprises the largely residential Northeast Historic District. It gets its colloquial name from a stormwater retention pond (“The Duck Pond”) built in the early 20th Century along the Sweetwater Branch creek that runs through the neighborhood.

Only five miles from the bustle of the college town surrounding the University of Florida lies Haile Plantation, a village whose award-winning planning and development is a throwback to the traditional style and beauty of a “community” – a place where people don’t merely share the same roads but are neighbors and friends. For the approximately 2,700 custom homes, townhouses, apartments, and condominiums built in Haile Plantation, work, leisure, and beauty are just a stones throw from every threshold. The joy of living here is that essential errands can be accomplished in record time with preschools, dry cleaners, and supermarkets just a five minute walk from anywhere in the area; giving residents plenty of time to enjoy the fountains, gardens, and boutiques that line the extra-wide sidewalks on the way back. Many of our residents have a personal investment in the village, owning or working at the centrally located shops and offices; life becomes more pleasant when you can go home for lunch and not worry about traffic. In addition to the convenience that living in Haile Plantation offers, the charms of a weekly farmers’ market, well-groomed golf course, over 1,000 acres of hardwood forest, simply elegant stores holding unique treasures, and annual gatherings like the Halloween parade led by local children make Haile Plantation the paradise that everyone is invited to be a part of.

Big City Feel, Small Town Charm
As a mixed-use development in Gainesville’s most consistently growing area, Tioga Town Center takes pride in combining the best of a big city with the charm of a small community to bring the residents and guests of Gainesville and surrounding areas the ultimate in community and convenience. Tioga Town Center fully embraces the invigorating mix of living, shopping, working and dining with numerous retail stores and restaurants, Class A office space, health & fitness center, education, and luxury residential apartments. All of this and more combine to make Tioga Town Center the modern, award-winning center it is. Pedestrian-friendly streetscapes and pleasing architecture seamlessly flow with the needs of the contemporary consumer, such as ample parking and convenient access. Dedicated to outstanding quality in design and construction, the center presently includes a 21-Acre mixed-use town center, 80,000 sq ft of retail and office space, and The Flats, 40 units of fully leased luxury residential space. Tioga Town Center is also the gateway to the Town of Tioga, a 500-acre master-planned community, which is the fastest growing area in Alachua County. In addition to the beautiful facilities and upbeat community, Tioga Town Center plays host to many exciting events. Movies on the Square and the Summer Concert Series invites families and guests of all ages to enjoy local, outdoors entertainment at the beautiful covered amphitheater and Tioga Market Monday features a weekly farmers market. As part of the community that was awarded the prestigious residential award, “Best in American Living Smart Growth Community” by the National Association of Homebuilders, Tioga Town Center is quickly becoming the leading destination to live, work and play in Alachua County.

Senior Assistance in Gainesville, FL

Gainesville, Florida offers the following assistance for seniors:

Elder-care facilitiesMeals on WheelsVan services for seniors
Home careSenior centerVisiting nurses Gainesville is a nationally recognized medical center with all the ancillary related support networks. The community includes a number of senior centers and facilities which have on site educational, exercise, and entertainment services. Seniors in need of meal deliveries are available. Home care including nurses is easily established. Gainesville is affordable for hiring domestic help, including affordable lawn services, pool services, cleaning services, and shopping services.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Gainesville Offer For Retirees?

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the Gainesville area, such as: volunteering with the senior centers, the city, various events and festivals throughout the year, animals rescues, schools, and museums. There are jobs available in almost every industry to seniors.

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