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Helpful Resources
If you’re confused and don’t know where to start or just need a little assistance on where to go to find some great resources, here is a library full of useful websites. You can always give our office a call at (352) 463-7101 for assistance as well. Click a category below to get started.
- An Ayers Partner
TMC Therapy Services - Ayers Foundation for Memory Care Residents
CPI | Crisis Prevention Intervention - 100% Patient-Centered Star Ratings
The Patient Choice Florida
- 100% Patient-Centered Star Ratings
The Patient Choice Florida - U.S. News Health
- Florida Health Finder.gov
- AHCA Nursing Home Guide
- 5 Star Rating
- Caring.com
- Wellness.com
- Local Nursing Homes.com
- CPI | Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Our Parents.com
- Uncomparable Healthcare.com
- Senior Living Care.org
- Gold Seal Award by the State of Florida
Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center is located a short distance from great hospitals in Gainesville Florida such as North Florida Regional Medical Center, Shands at UF, Shands Cancer Center of Gainesville and Malcom Randall VA Center.
GAINESVILLE FLORIDA HOSPITALS
North Florida Regional Medical Center
Phone: (352) 333-4000
Address: 6500 West Newberry Road, Gainesville
Web: www.nfrmc.com/
Directions from I-75: Take exit 387 (Newberry Road, SR 26) and head East (toward University of Florida). Drive about 1/4 mile and NFRMC will be on the left across the street from the Oaks Mall.
Shands at UF
Phone: (352) 265-0111
Address: 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville
Web: www.shands.org/
Directions from I-75: Take exit 384 (Archer Road, SR 24) and head East (toward University of Florida). Continue driving about 3 miles and Shands will be on the left across the street from the Shands at UF Cancer Center and the Malcom Randall VA Center.
Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
Phone: (352) 376-1611
Address: 1601 Southwest Archer Road, Gainesville
Web: www.northflorida.va.gov/
Directions from I-75: Take exit 384 (Archer Road, SR 24) and head East (toward University of Florida). Continue driving about 3 miles and the VA Center will be on the right across the street from Shands at UF and beside the Shands at UF Cancer Center.
UF Shands Cancer Center
Phone: (352) 273-8010
Address: 1376 Mowry Road, Gainesville
Web: http://cancer.ufl.edu/
Directions from I-75: Take exit 384 (Archer Road, SR 24) and head East (toward University of Florida). Continue driving about 3 miles and the Cancer Center will be on the right across the street from Shands at UF and beside the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center.
LAKE CITY FLORIDA HOSPITALS
Shands at Lake Shore Regional Medical Center
Phone: (386) 292-8000
Address: Lake City
Web: www.shands.org/
Directions from I-75: Take exit 427 (Lake City, US 90 E) and head East a few miles. Take a left onto US 441 and take a right onto NE Franklin Street. You will run into Shands at Lake Shore Regional Medical Center.
Lake City Medical Center
Phone: (386) 719-9000
Address: NW Commerce Dr, Lake City
Web: www.lakecitymedical.com/
Directions from I-75: Take exit 427 (Lake City, US 90 E) and head East about 1/4 mile. Turn left onto NW Commerce Drive and another left onto NW Medical Center Lane.
VA Medical Center at Lake City
Phone: (386) 755-3016
Address: 619 South Marion Avenue, Lake City
Directions from I-75: Take exit 427 (Lake City, US 90 E) and head East a few miles. At the split in the road take a right onto Baya Drive and continue driving. After passing HWY 441, the VA Center will be on the right past Winn-Dixie®.
Choosing a Facility
More Resources
- Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
Medicare.gov - US World News Report Ranking Nursing Homes in Florida
A Guide to America’s Top Nursing Homes - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
CMS | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Best Nursing Homes in Florida
U.S. News Health - Compare Nursing Homes
Medicare.gov - Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
AHCA - Dementia Capable Care Specialists
CPI | Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure
Alzheimer’s Association - Non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations
AHCA | American Health Care Association - Professional Association of Occupational Therapists
American Occupational Therapy Association - Professional Association of Physical Therapy
American Physical Therapy Association - Professional Association of Speech, Language and Hearing Specialists and Scientists
American Speech – Language – Hearing Association - National non-profit organization that supports over 100 types of arthritis
Arthritis Foundation - To improve the health & well being of older Americans
NIA | National Institute on Aging - Promotes ethical & excellent practice in rehabilitation
National Rehabilitation Association
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Call our admissions office at (352) 463-7101 to answer any and all questions regarding admissions to Ayers Health & Rehabilitation Center today. Any individual’s stay can be for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or long-term care with rehab.