The Gables of Gainesville

Dining includes restaurant-style meals prepared by a chef, with snacks and beverages available throughout the day in a bistro. Additional listed dining features include room service, guest meals and options such as low-sodium, no-sugar and pureed meals. Shared spaces and amenities include a dining room, café, private dining area, activity room and courtyard, as well as a patio and walking path. A fitness center, physical therapy suite and full-service salon are also listed.

The residence describes a calendar of dozens of monthly events, activities and excursions, along with life-enrichment opportunities and wellness programs. Listed activities include arts and crafts, cooking and gardening, card and board games, trivia, brain-fitness activities and Wii bowling. Physical options include yoga or chair yoga, stretching and walking groups. Music, karaoke, dances, speakers, lifelong-learning programs and current-events discussions are among the other listed offerings. Social gatherings include holiday and birthday events, happy hours, barbecues, picnics and day trips; devotional programs and reminiscence activities are also listed.

Other indoor common areas named in listings include a library, television lounge and game room, while outdoor features include raised garden beds. Scheduled transportation is listed as a resident service. The Gainesville location is described as near the University of Florida, Shands Hospital, North Florida Hospital and Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. Nearby destinations named by the residence include the Harn Museum of Art, Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park and the Florida Museum of Natural History. These local institutions and attractions add context to the community’s setting in Gainesville.