Southwest Retirement Home Inc

    3207 SW 42nd Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
    • Assisted Living

    Attentive staff; resident regained health

    I highly recommend Southwest - a clean, cozy, family-like place where the staff (especially Jennifer) are kind, attentive, and truly go above and beyond. My loved one's health and demeanor improved, they gained weight, and they genuinely enjoy the activities and homely atmosphere. It's not fancy, but it's safe, respectful, and caring - you feel like family.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.18·(11)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      4.2

    Pros

    • Individualized care plans
    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Above-and-beyond assistance
    • Documented resident health improvement
    • Family-like small residential atmosphere
    • Engaging activities and social programming
    • Clean and well-maintained interiors
    • Supportive, hands-on management
    • Safety-focused care practices
    • Modest, home-style environment

    Cons

    • Aged exterior and unpaved driveway
    • Limited wheelchair and exterior accessibility
    • Modest physical plant with fewer modern amenities
    • Potential unsuitability for higher-acuity clinical needs
    • Small facility size limiting capacity and amenity breadth

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe a small, family-run residential setting where staff rapport and individualized attention are the dominant strengths. Families commonly emphasize a warm, home-like atmosphere, hands-on management, and staff who go beyond minimum expectations. Several accounts credit specific staff members with measurable improvements in residents' condition, including weight gain and better demeanor, and many families express strong recommendations for the facility as a close-knit alternative to large corporate homes.

    Care and staff: The facility is consistently characterized as providing personalized, compassionate care. Staff are described as attentive, kind, and responsive; reviewers attribute improvements in wellbeing to that consistent engagement. The management approach appears to be hands-on and relationship-focused, with families noting direct involvement from leadership and specific caregivers. This pattern suggests staffing that emphasizes continuity and interpersonal attention rather than high-volume task orientation.

    Dining and clinical outcomes: While detailed meal descriptions are limited, multiple accounts reference improved health and weight gain after placement, which indicates adequate nutritional support and clinical follow-up for residents who needed it. Reviewers also refer to safety and cleanliness in day-to-day care practices, suggesting routine attention to basic clinical and environmental standards.

    Activities and social life: The facility offers programming and activities that reviewers report residents enjoy. The small scale supports a family-like social environment where residents and staff interact closely; this appears to contribute positively to mood and engagement for many residents.

    Facilities and accessibility: The property presents mixed signals. Interiors and the homely atmosphere receive positive comments, but there are notable concerns about exterior maintenance and accessibility. The driveway and exterior surfaces are described as unpaved and the site may present challenges for wheelchair users or visitors needing barrier-free access. The physical plant is modest rather than modern or upscale, which may limit some amenities expected at larger or newer facilities.

    Suitability and fit: The facility appears well suited to families seeking individualized, compassionate care in a small, home-like setting. However, its scale and infrastructure mean it may not be appropriate for residents requiring higher-acuity medical support, extensive clinical resources, or comprehensive accessibility modifications. Prospective families should weigh the value of personalized attention against the facility’s limited physical amenities and access features.

    Notable patterns: Reviews are strongly positive about staff demeanor, individualized attention, and improvements in resident wellbeing; they repeatedly highlight a family-like culture and direct management involvement. In contrast, there is a distinct concern about exterior maintenance and accessibility that could be decisive for families with mobility needs. Visitors considering this facility should prioritize an in-person tour to assess exterior access, parking and transfers, and to confirm that the facility’s clinical capacity matches the prospective resident’s needs.

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    Location

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    Southwest Retirement Home Inc is located at 3207 SW 42nd Pl, Gainesville, FL, 32608.

    About Southwest Retirement Home Inc

    Southwest Retirement Home Inc serves seniors in Gainesville, Florida, and holds a license as an assisted living facility with 12 beds, so it's a smaller, more personal setting where the staff get to know each resident. The facility provides long-term residential care and offers a mix of care types-including assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and support for those with Alzheimer's or other memory issues. There's a focus on making daily life comfortable and manageable, giving help with things like meals, medication, bathing, and dressing, and the staff stays on-site around the clock for peace of mind. Residents have access to specialized care units like North Florida Special Care Center and North Florida Retirement Village, with each area offering its own mix of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care services. The home has a warm, homelike environment, with cozy bedrooms and shared spaces-plus meals are prepared and laundry is handled, so day-to-day chores aren't a worry. Social activities and group events are common, making it easier for residents to build friendships, and there's extra help for folks who need hospice care or short-term respite. Services cover important basics such as incontinence care, house cleaning, and cable TV, and rooms come furnished so there's less to arrange. The facility also arranges in-home care, rehabilitation therapy, and support for families coping with dementia or Alzheimer's, and there are different options available for those wanting independent living or active retirement. Everything is designed to support both the independence and health of residents, while keeping a sense of family and dignity at the center of daily life.

    People often ask...

    Southwest Retirement Home Inc offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $1,926 per month.

    Southwest Retirement Home Inc offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 3207 SW 42nd Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608.

    No, Southwest Retirement Home Inc does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its standard, complaint, and monitoring inspections.

    License number11911104
    StatusClosed
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
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    Inspection Reports

    7

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    13

    Years

    21 Apr 2020Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    28 Oct 2019Standard
    Found no deficiencies during the survey.
    • A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
    25 Jul 2019Complaint
    Found no deficiencies at the time of the survey.
    27 Sept 2017Standard
    Found no deficiencies during the survey.
    24 Sept 2015Standard
    Found no deficiencies identified during the licensure survey.
    27 Jan 2014Standard
    Concluded that previous deficiencies were corrected on the revisit; no new deficiencies were identified.
    02 Dec 2013Standard
    Identified deficiencies in staff health screenings and documentation, including lack of licensed staff to administer medications for residents needing total assistance and missing annual TB skin tests for staff.
    • Class 3A0053MEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF

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