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Seniors looking for assisted living in Jacksonville, Florida, will find a mix of affordability, warm weather, and exceptional health care options. The Bold New City of the South — as it’s sometimes called — is becoming one of the fastest-growing cities for seniors in the nation. Although it’s the largest city by land mass in the United States, it still feels under the radar. Covering over 840 square miles, Jacksonville offers seniors plenty of assisted living options. Whether you want to be in the bustling South Jacksonville area or the relaxed Beaches, A Place for Mom can connect you with the best assisted living facilities in Jacksonville, Florida.
A Place for Mom partners with 14 assisted living facilities in Jacksonville within a 10-mile radius of the city center. On this page, you’ll find information about how much assisted living in Jacksonville costs; how to pay for assisted living; and how to use programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and veterans benefits to offset your loved one’s assisted living expenses. You’ll also find in-depth descriptions of what living in Jacksonville’s assisted living facilities is like. We get our information about assisted living from our proprietary data and reviews from seniors and their families in Jacksonville.
Types of care available in Jacksonville, FL
Assisted Living
I would recommend The Cove at Marsh Landing to anyone who is looking for affordable, high quality care. The overall impression of the facility is a 5 star hotel. The staff is professional. They are also kind and caring towards the residents. There are daily activities for everyone to enjoy. Transportation is available as well. My mom was well cared for and enjoyed the time that she was there.
It has a very homey atmosphere. The staff is very friendly, and they work hard with the families to take care of their loved ones. The day to day care is as good as can be expected. It's very clean. They have plenty of activities, including bingo, church service on Sundays, movies, and ice cream socials.
Staff and residents are very friendly. Many opportunities to socialize based on the resident.I would recommend. The best endorsement I can share is I popped by to visit my Dad the other day and he was showered, shaved and dressed nice to go down to dinner. This last year he has been existing but now I feel like he is living again. We picked this community because, it felt more homey but still spacious.
700 Arlington Rd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211
7117 Oakney Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32211
Welcome to Rodriguez Adult Family Care Our care home provides personalized 24 hour senior care in a licensed private family home setting. We are here to provide that special care and attention your loved ones need and deserve. Our staff will assist your loved ones with all of their daily...
1769 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32210
5022 Perrine Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32210
3270 Tamaya Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Jacksonville, Florida, is an affordable place for seniors in assisted living. According to our proprietary data, the average cost of assisted living facilities in Jacksonville is $3,885 a month.[01] This figure is the average total cost that real families and seniors paid each month for their assisted living in Jacksonville and includes all extra fees, such as care fees, meal plans, and amenity fees.
In Jacksonville, seniors can choose to live in a larger assisted living facility or a smaller board and care home. Both types of communities offer the same type of care, but smaller board and care homes are more affordable, costing an average of $3,000 a month.[01]
Many seniors and their families take the local cost of living into account as they decide where to settle down. Florida is an attractive state to seniors, as it has no income tax and doesn’t tax Social Security benefits or pensions. It also has no estate or inheritance tax, making it a friendly state for seniors and their families.
The figures below reflect the average starting costs for assisted living facilities in Jacksonville, Florida, before adding on extra fees. It’s best read as a comparison between Jacksonville and nearby cities.
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Paying for your loved one’s assisted living can be complex. Most families use a mix of private savings and public assistance to pay for their loved one’s assisted living care. Assisted living offers personal care, which means some of your loved one’s expenses may be eligible to be covered by public assistance, such as Medicaid, Medicare, or veterans benefits.
Most families use some private funds to pay for their loved one’s assisted living facility. Private funds include retirement accounts, investments, income from pensions, and equity in real estate or other assets. However, these are not the only private means families can use to afford the best assisted living facility for their loved one. Learn more about how to use private funds to pay for an assisted living facility in Jacksonville, Florida.
You can rest assured that assisted living facilities in Jacksonville, Florida, are held to high standards and offer safe, secure, and compassionate care. In Florida, all assisted living facilities are licensed and regulated by the Bureau of Health Facilities Regulation. Because there are different kinds of assisted living facilities, the Bureau offers a few different types of licenses under the assisted living umbrella.
For example, small residential group homes with a live-in caregiver receive an Adult Foster Care license. Assisted living communities that also offer skilled nursing receive an Extended Congregate Care license. Traditional assisted living facilities receive the Assisted Living Facility license.
In Florida, all assisted living facilities must adhere to the following standards in order to keep their license:
Employees are held to high standards and need to meet the following requirements in order to work at a Florida assisted living facility:
Assisted living facilities in Florida go through regular inspections. You can find the inspection results for every facility in Florida on the Agency for Health Care Administration website. To find the inspection results, go through the following steps:
Duval County Administrative Office
921 N. Davis St.
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Phone: 904-253-1000
Email: Chd16_dchd_contact@flhealth.gov
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
400 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800
Phone: 800-435-7352
Florida doesn’t have any vaccination, masking, or quarantine requirements for assisted living facilities. Instead, it provides a COVID-19 preparedness checklist for all long-term care facilities; some items are included below. The City of Jacksonville publishes case updates and a list of COVID-19 testing sites on their Jacksonville COVID-19 FAQ page.
Facility cleanliness. Facilities should be regularly disinfected, and all staff members should maintain good hygiene by regularly washing their hands.
Staff safety. Each facility should have a written COVID-19 plan to prepare for an outbreak and to maintain the safety of all residents, staff members, and visitors.
Social distancing. If a resident becomes ill with COVID-19, they should avoid interacting with other residents.
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Jacksonville is an increasingly popular place for seniors looking for assisted living options. And since Jacksonville is spread out over 840 square miles, there are plenty of assisted living options. Many seniors prefer assisted living facilities near their families, and with a booming economy, many seniors follow their children who move to Jacksonville for work. Other seniors were stationed in Jacksonville during their time in the military and decided to return for their golden years.
Jacksonville has everything you’d expect from a Florida city: beaches, commerce, and a young-at-heart culture. However, Jax — as it’s also called — is considerably more affordable than most other major cities in Florida. It’s a logical choice for seniors in assisted living who want that Floridian lifestyle without the price tag.
As the largest city by land mass in the United States, there really is something for everyone in Jacksonville. Many seniors are surprised by Jax’s many beautiful, safe, and lively neighborhoods. A Place for Mom partners with 14 assisted living facilities in Jacksonville, Florida. Most of these assisted living facilities are in the laid-back Beaches and the bustling and affluent South Jacksonville neighborhood.
Jacksonville is split into four quadrants: South Jacksonville, Northside, Westside, and The Beaches. South Jacksonville is where the majority of A Place for Mom’s partnering assisted living facilities are. In part, this is because South Jacksonville is geographically protected from coastal weather patterns — unlike The Beaches — and isn’t near the swamplands of Northside.
South Jacksonville is an affluent, booming neighborhood. Massive state-of-the-art shopping centers sit next to luxury apartments, groomed parks, and beautiful public libraries. Health care facilities are also concentrated in South Jacksonville. And while it may be luxurious, South Jacksonville is not expensive. In fact, assisted living facilities in South Jacksonville are among the most affordable in the nation.
Almost all of A Place for Mom’s partnering assisted living facilities in South Jacksonville include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. These are ideal for seniors who know they’ll want to stay in the same facility as their care needs progress. Living units tend to be larger in Jacksonville than in other cities and often include a kitchenette, large windows, and covered patios.
Assisted living facilities in South Jacksonville are often very large with hundreds of residents on large plots. Many have their own walking trail system, gyms, and craft rooms. Seniors in Jacksonville’s assisted living facilities can expect to receive compassionate help with their personal needs, housekeeping, and restaurant-style dining.
Where South Jacksonville’s assisted living facilities are large and splashy, The Beaches’ assisted living facilities tend to be smaller and more exclusive. Real estate is somewhat more expensive in this area, so these assisted living facilities are costlier, sometimes up to 30% more expensive than what you can get in South Jacksonville. However, many are right on the beach and have walking trails that lead directly to the water.
The Beaches is an area in Jacksonville made up of a few beach-front towns, and the largest of these is Jacksonville Beach. These communities are resort-like, and many people use them as regular vacation destinations. However, The Beaches are much quieter than most other spots in the Jacksonville area, making them a great option for seniors who like to kick back and relax.
Seniors can expect the same exceptional level of care and attention from assisted living facilities on The Beaches. Facilities tend to be smaller and somewhat older than options in South Jacksonville, but they have beautiful views of the water and a more intimate setting.
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Jacksonville has an exceptional health care system, in part because it’s home to one of the Mayo Clinic’s main campuses. South Jacksonville, home to most of A Place for Mom’s partnering assisted living facilities, has a high concentration of hospitals and health care options. This means accessing high-quality health care in Jacksonville is convenient for local seniors.
The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville is a main campus for the world-class Mayo Clinic hospital system and is ranked the best hospital in Florida by U.S. News and World Report. It provides exceptional care across specialties, but it offers particularly excellent care in geriatrics and neurology.
4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: 904-953-2000
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As the main campus for the entire Baptist Health hospital system, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is one of the best hospitals in Florida. It offers above-average care for seniors, according to U.S. News and World Report.
800 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: 904-202-2000
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The University of Florida Health in Jacksonville is the region’s academic medical center. It’s a teaching hospital, and it provides both primary and specialty care across four different locations.
655 8th St.
West Jacksonville, FL 32209
Phone: 904-244-0411
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Seniors living in Jacksonville’s assisted living facilities won’t need to worry about transportation, as almost all of A Place for Mom’s partnering assisted living facilities offer complimentary transportation. That said, family members and friends should be aware that most people in Jacksonville use a car as the primary means of transportation.
Jacksonville does have a public transportation system called the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (also known as JTAFLA). The bus system runs throughout the city, and you can find bus schedules, fares, and routes on the JTAFLA website. It’s very affordable, and seniors can ride for free. However, wait times can exceed 30 minutes, and it’s not recommended for most seniors to ride alone.
Walkscore.com rates cities for walkability, bikeability, and public transportation options. Each score is out of 100. Jacksonville received the following scores:
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Jacksonville is young-at-heart and takes its extracurricular activities seriously. Seniors and their loved ones will find no shortage of social or educational events. From South Jacksonville and the Northside to downtown and the Beaches, each neighborhood has its own slate of fun and exciting activities.
But regardless of where you find yourself, all assisted living facilities in Jacksonville offer daily activities for their residents. Most employ an activities coordinator, who plans activities based on the residents’ interests and needs. You can expect activities like daily Spanish classes, yoga, and swimming. Walking clubs, cribbage, and birding are also popular in our partner assisted living facilities in Jacksonville.
While seniors in assisted living tend to stay close to home and enjoy the activities offered in their community, they can go out and about. And when family members visit, everyone may enjoy a refreshing outing to some of Jacksonville’s most iconic attractions.
Most seniors in Jacksonville live in the hopping South Jacksonville area. This neighborhood has plenty for seniors who love to shop ’til they drop, including some of the largest and newest shopping centers in Florida.
The Avenues is an indoor shopping destination, great for walking on a rainy day. St. Johns Town Center is an outdoor mall, and many seniors enjoy meeting their friends for lunch in one of the many tasty restaurants. You’ll find luxury and budget brands, as well as some beautiful outdoor areas to walk.
Downtown Jacksonville is the artistic heart of the city. The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is one of the largest fine art museums in Florida. In addition to its wide range of art installations and pieces, it is also home to one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the area. You can have a tour for $20 or a tour and lunch for $40. Visiting family and friends may particularly enjoy the Mildred Thompson Escape Room.
The Riverside Arts Market is a local vendor market for artists that you can visit each week. You can find art pieces, pottery, local produce, and more every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Just a 10-minute walk away is the Southbank Riverwalk, which has some of the best views of the downtown Jacksonville skyline.
The Catty Shack Ranch is one of the most popular activities for visitors, and for good reason. It’s a big cat sanctuary north of Jacksonville, and it’s an ethical nonprofit focusing on rehabilitating cats who were kept in illegal captivity. You can visit for just $15. There’s no senior discount.
The Fort Caroline National Memorial is an exciting day trip. Originally a French colonial settlement dating back to 1564, its long history includes Spanish conflicts, native Timucua peoples, and a free Black population. It is now an ecological preserve and the site of historical reenactments.
Jacksonville is home to 22 miles of beautiful sandy beaches, most of which are in an area known as The Beaches. The Beaches are actually made up of multiple beach-front towns near Jacksonville. The largest of these in Jacksonville Beach. It’s the closest beach town to downtown Jacksonville, and it has a population of about 24,000. It has a wide sandy beach, golf courses, and a fishing pier.
Nearby sits Atlantic Beach, which is a bit quieter than Jacksonville Beach and has miles of white sand waterfront. Neptune Beach is between Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach. It offers more upscale dining and entertainment. North of The Beaches sits Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park. This is the best place to experience the rare coastal hammock groves as you kayak peacefully through the water.
Like the rest of Florida, Jacksonville is all about golfing. For seniors who want to make golf a regular part of their week and meet like-minded friends along the way, they can join the North East Florida Senior Golf Association. Seniors 50 and older gather at the best golf courses around Jacksonville for good-natured competition. You can join by filling out the application on their website.
Jacksonville sports fans are loud and proud of their local sports teams: The Jacksonville Jaguars, the Jumbo Shrimp, the Armada, the Axemen, the Icemen, the Giants, and the Sharks. Seniors may not get a discount on local games, but they can still enjoy the energetic environment. Everbank Field is the home of the local NFL team, the Jaguars.
Jacksonville is conveniently located near excellent day trips. Little Talbot Island State Park and Big Talbot Island State Park are both about 26 miles northeast of downtown Jacksonville, and offer a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. You can experience sand dunes, clean beaches, and even a barrier reef on Little Talbot Island State Park. On Big Talbot Island State Park, you can find rare birds and the famous Boneyard Beach. Both islands are accessible by car, and seniors can easily enjoy the scenery from shaded picnic areas.
Near Jacksonville are plenty of clear, freshwater springs, which make great day trips for people of all ages. Blue Springs State Park has a local manatee herd, and Ichetucknee Springs is the perfect spot to play in the water.
There’s always something new going on in Jacksonville, so to keep track of the newest happenings in the Bold New City of the South, check out Jacksonville’s local visitor’s guide. You can find up-to-date information about events, where to stay, and where to eat.
Brookdale Mandarin Central, Brookdale Orange Park and The Windsor at Ortega are the top-rated Assisted Living facilities near Jacksonville, FL. These Assisted Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Assisted Living in Jacksonville is 4,142 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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