Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida Inc

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida earns a 5-star overall rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score and reflects strong performance across most of the key areas inspectors look at. The overall rating is a composite that weighs three separate scores together, so it's worth looking at each one individually to get the full picture.

On staffing, Oak Hammock scores 5 out of 5 stars, meaning nurses spend significantly more time with residents than you'd see at a typical facility - that's a meaningful indicator of attentive, hands-on care. The quality measures rating is also 5 out of 5 stars, which looks at 15 clinical outcomes like how often residents develop pressure wounds, experience falls, or need to be hospitalized - top marks here suggest residents are genuinely staying healthier day to day. The health inspection rating comes in at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average, meaning state inspectors found a typical number and severity of citations during their visits. That's not a red flag on its own, but it's worth asking the facility directly about any recent inspection findings so you know what they were and how staff responded. Taken together, the exceptional staffing and clinical outcomes are strong enough to carry the overall rating to 5 stars, making Oak Hammock a genuinely impressive option for families weighing their choices.

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida comes in noticeably above average when it comes to staffing. Registered nurses here provide about 0.77 hours of care per resident each day, compared to the Florida average of 0.52 hours across Florida nursing homes, and total nursing hours reach 5.40 per resident per day versus the state average of 3.87. In practical terms, that extra time adds up quickly in a real care setting. It means residents are more likely to have a nurse nearby when a question comes up, when a health concern needs attention, or when daily care tasks require hands-on help. More nursing hours do not guarantee a perfect experience, but they generally suggest that staff have more capacity to respond, monitor, and connect with residents rather than simply rushing through the basics.

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida has a middle-of-the-road health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which suggests inspectors found some areas that needed attention but nothing that puts it in the bottom tier of facilities. The good news for families is that the facility has no government penalties on record and has never been fined, meaning it has not crossed the line into serious enough violations to trigger formal enforcement action. A 3-star inspection rating is worth keeping an eye on, but the clean penalty history is a reassuring sign that problems, when found, have not been severe or repeated. Overall, this is a facility with a moderate inspection record and no red flags from a regulatory standpoint. You can compare this facility's record against others in Gainesville on the Gainesville nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during a day shift, and does that number change significantly at night or on weekends?
2. How often do residents get assigned the same aides and nurses week to week, and what happens to their care routine when a staff member calls out sick?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night?
4. How does the staff handle a resident who resists care, gets confused, or becomes upset, and who on your team is trained specifically in dementia care?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who is mobile and social, and what options exist for someone who prefers to stay in their room?
6. What were your most recent state inspection findings, and what specific changes did you make in response to any deficiencies that were cited?

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