Find senior care providers in Gainesville, FL that you’ll love

141 senior care providers are listed in Gainesville, FL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby senior care providers is 4 years

Senior care providers in Gainesville, FL

Mary S.


Gainesville, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Cba Experience Caregiver/companion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience. I have lived in Gainesville over 30 years I love taking care of seniors , giving them compassionate care/companionship, and medical care. Experienced and very knowledgeable with dementia. My longest client was 4 1/2 years I will also assist in meal preparing, light housekeeping, errand, doctors...
Mary can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"I needed someone to take me for a medical procedure and stay on site, Mary handled it great, her knowledge of the area and doctors was very helpful and I highly recommend her and valued her adivice. "

Care member

Cheri B.


Gainesville, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Care Assistant

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Over 11 years experience in the following areas Alzheimer's, dementia, rehab, stroke victims, adult companion, sitter, and also long term care units I also offer sitting positions ( hospitals, and nursing home's ) with overnight supervision . To provide extra safety for you're loved ones .
Cheri can also help with: Live-in home care, visiting physician, personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"There are not enough stars here to express what an excellent caregiver Cheri is. Over a period of 5 months Cheri became an integral part of our family. Cheri's nursing skills were top notch as she cared for my husband prior to his passing. She blessed us in more...

Lori T.

Lori Anne F.


Gainesville, FL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient, and empathetic. I'm able to provide companion and emotional support, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, and dressing, bathroom assistance. I like caring for seniors because I feel they need our help and understanding more than anyone else.
Lori Anne can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Lori took care of both her parents at their home for the past two years and one had Alzheimer’s. She is organized, compassionate and devoted to helping others."

Care member

Theresa D.


Gainesville, FL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate In Providing Care And Creating Smiles!

I have over 15 years of experience in caring for patients and providing companionship. I am passionate about caring for patients' medical needs while improving their quality of life. I have multiple references that can be made available upon request that will demonstrate my character in my tendency to go above and beyond for...
Theresa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Terrie is an amazing caregiver and is an equally wonderful person. She worked with me caring for my wife who suffered with ALS. The level of care was intense because my wife was almost completely incapacitated. Terrie is punctual and reliable and is compassionate....

Care member

Shelby F.


Gainesville, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm What Your Looking For

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Shelby, and I've been a Certified Nursing Assistant for 21 years. I've cared for individuals with multiple sclerosis, stroke, dementia, and those in hospice care. I have experience with lifting, using sit-to-stand devices, Hoyer lifts, and slide boards, and I'm skilled at maneuvering wheelchairs. Additionally,...
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Shebly is a wonderful care giver. Has 20 years experience. She was with us for 3 amazing years. Very knowledgeable in all our needs."

Care member

Levity D.


Gainesville, FL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Live In Preferred

I looked after my mother who had cancer. She had a malignant tumor in her brain. She ended up being blind and bed ridden. She needed care 24/7. We fed her, bathed her, and made sure she did not have bed sores. The local Island Hospice recommended our care to other families who faced similar situations. I had helped my mum look...
Levity can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"Levity is a very dependable and dedicated person who gives 100% in whatever she does. You will not be disappointed by adding her to your care team."

Agnes D.

Chevelle W.


Gainesville, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

very energetic reliable over 20 years experience love taking care of my elders 24-hour services emergency services
Chevelle can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Lavonna was the best! She was so very kind and attentive to my needs and well being. I will definitely contact them again if the need arises. This entire group of women are amazing - kind, supportive, and understanding! "

Care member

Jasmine W.


Gainesville, FL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Touching Heart

I'm here to help anyway I can with your loved ones. I will use my 10+ years of experience being a Home Health Aid/CNA to ensure quality time and care. I have my CPR certification, BLS certification, and up to date Covid vaccine shot. I'm also experienced with Alzheimer's and Dementia Care.
Jasmine can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Jasmine is very reliable and dependable, but equally important is that she is friendly and genuinely caring for my elderly mother. She seems to truly love her job. My mother loves her and we feel so lucky to have her. My mother has received excellent care from...

Bonnie R.

Yolanda R.


Gainesville, FL

$19-23/hr10 yrs exp

I have been dedicated to the healthcare field for over 15 years, and my true passion lies in taking care of elders. I find great joy and fulfillment in providing them with the best care possible.
Yolanda can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse
Skills:

CNA

Wanda L.


Gainesville, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been an in home care provider for the last several years. My clients illnesses have ranged from terminal cancer, various stages of Alzheimer's and stroke patient. My duties have included personal assistance with errands, assistance to and from doctors appointments, assistance with meal preparation, bathing n dressing. I...
Wanda can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Wanda is one of the sweetest people I've met, who deeply cares about her work. She is so reliable, responds quickly, and you can tell she is passionate about what she does. She goes above and beyond for anyone she's working with, and we were very lucky to have her...

Jenna A.

Mary L.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have long-term experience with the senior population. All activities of daily living: medications reminders, bathing, mind stimulation, walks, doctor visits, I am a LPN with 29 years experience who is Kind, compassionate, trustworthy.
Mary can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Mary takes care of my mom with early to mid-stage dementia and she loves when Mary comes to spend time with her! Mary is knowledgeable, prompt, courteous and respectful. Mary keeps me apprised of how mom is doing throughout the day. It's such a relief to have...

Beth S.

Laquinda M.


Gainesville, FL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always loved caring for seniors. I look at them as if they were my grandmother or grandfather and I care with them with my all. I treat them with the respect that they still deserve. I care for them like I would want someone to care for my family. I put my all into every family I care for. I love them with my all, this is...
Laquinda can also help with: Visiting nurse, home modification, dementia, visiting physician, personal care
5.0
"Laquinda was the bright spot in my day. She took me and stayed with me for my Colonoscopy. She was so very patient with me as I had to change my plans three times. She was so kind and attentive to all my every need. Always a kind word and the understanding...

Stuart C.

Brenda A.


Gainesville, FL

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly and reliable, a person who really cares about my clients. I enjoy knowing that I helping people who need transportation so they can continue their regular activities. I also pet set and taking care of peoples pets brings me joy. I have to dogs and have previously had cats. My cat TomTom lived to be 14 and was a cat that...
Brenda can also help with: Errands
5.0
"Brenda is the absolute best in a caregiver and friend for my Mom. We recently needed her for an emergency and she was there, right when and where we needed her, dependable and kind, as always. "

Care member

Jewel C.


Gainesville, FL

$14-18/hr8 yrs exp

Companion And Caregiver

I am a very reliable, patient and compassionate person who finds great fulfillment in helping others. I especially enjoy working with the elderly and have 8+ years of experience providing companion care for individuals with dementia. I look forward to assisting your loved one and treating them like family. I can assist with...
Jewel can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"She will treat your family member with respect and kindness. Jewel is very professional and trustworthy. Your loved one will receive excellent care and attention. She goes over and above any expectations. I highly recommend her without any reservations."

Sherry J.

David R.


Gainesville, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Ivey-Educated Strong And Kind Male Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a RN. I started my nursing care 11 years ago working in a medical surgical unit at the VA. After two years in this position I transitioned to private care nursing. This was a much better fit. I had the time to work closely with my patients/clients, really get to know them and be a part of their medical and personal support...
David can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, home modification & more
5.0
"I recommend David R. at the highest level. He helped me twice daily for 3 months at home after a bad fall fractured my shoulder complicating mu already fragile health situation. He transferred me from bed to commode, monitored my walking, dealt with bed pans,...

Sonia G.

Tara B.


Gainesville, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello im Tara very consistant, reliable, honest, positve additude and very loving person, helping others is my passion ive been offering care since 2011, working at a rehabilitation facility, I have great professional references, very clean background it would be my plesure to help out feel free to call or text at your...
Tara can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"Tara is kind soft spoken and great sense of humor Her knowledge for care giving is super "

Care member

Yesenia A.


Gainesville, FL

$13-20/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Care Home Living

I have over two years with senior care. Most recent jobs were at home care for hospice patients. I have experience with bathing, meal prep, transportation, and much more.
Yesenia can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning

Dominique H.


Gainesville, FL

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

House Of Senior Care

I'm a licensed professional CNA I have over 7 years experience in senior care I love working with people who need lots of love and care also I'm CPR certified
Dominique can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

Yaiset F.


Gainesville, FL

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Senior Care

For me, the priority is that my patients feel happy and comfortable with my company, providing them with comfort and security is one of my priorities, I like to pamper them and most importantly I make them feel part of my family, I keep their comfort zone clean and with a pleasant smell, I prepare delicious food for them if...
Yaiset can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, home modification, transportation
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Alexandra W.


Gainesville, FL

$13-17/hr1 yrs exp

Senior Care

I lived in a community over the summer which focused on the care of adults with mental disabilities. There I was a live in care giver for 5 elderly people with mental disabilities. I did personal care, took care of medications, cooked, cleaned and kept everyone company.
Alexandra can also help with: Companionship, home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more

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Recent senior care reviews in Gainesville, FL

Mary S.

5.0

I needed someone to take me for a medical procedure and stay on site, Mary handled it great, her knowledge of the area and doctors was very helpful and I highly recommend her and valued her adivice.

- Care member

Cheri B.

5.0

This review is long! I apologize in adance. My grandmother has suffered multiple strokes and has dementia, which is becoming more aggressive. Caring for her while maintaining life has become much more challenging. The care that Cheri provides makes life feel manageable now. I am grateful to have an...

- Care member

Lori Anne F.

5.0

Lori was a joy to work with She was attentive and caring to my parents and family I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lori to anyone

- Care member

Theresa D.

5.0

Terrie helped care of my husband and my sister. She is a kind, loving and compassionate woman. She went over and beyond the call of duty.

- Care member

Shelby F.

5.0

Shelby is uber-professional, and well-trained in all aspects of in-home caregiving. She's attentive, has a lot of drive and initiative, and is just plain fun to be around. Highly recommend!

- Michael W.

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Ratings for Gainesville, FL senior care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Senior Care Providers in Gainesville, FL are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 77 reviews of the 141 listed senior care providers.