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Better Days Senior Living in Jacksonville, FL

Better Days Senior Living is a senior community in Jacksonville, FL.

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2317 Gilmore St, Jacksonville, FL 32204

To contact a resident: (904) 683-1580

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.7 from 29 reviews
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Better Days Senior Living Costs & Pricing

Better Days Senior Living offers a range of accommodations that reflect its commitment to quality care, albeit at a price point that is generally higher than both Duval County and the broader state of Florida. For a semi-private room, the monthly cost stands at $3,500, which exceeds the county's average of $3,154 and the state's average of $3,009. Meanwhile, residents opting for a private room will find their costs at $4,500 - significantly above Duval County's average of $3,504 and Florida's average of $3,699. These figures suggest that Better Days Senior Living positions itself as a premium option in the senior living market, potentially reflecting enhanced services or amenities designed to offer residents an elevated living experience.

Floor plansBetter Days Senior LivingDuval CountyFlorida
Semi-Private$3,500$3,154$3,009
Private$4,500$3,504$3,699

Overall Review of Better Days Senior Living

common 14 reviews mention this

Staff is consistently kind and attentive

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring, attentive, and respectful.

Across many reviews, families say the staff treats residents with dignity and kindness, and they describe frequent attentiveness in daily care. Several reviewers also emphasize how comfortable the team makes both residents and families feel, with clear communication and responsiveness to questions. The reviews also highlight staff going beyond expectations to keep residents safe and engaged.

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Clean, welcoming home-like setting

Clean, home-like spaces are a recurring positive in resident and family feedback.

Many reviewers mention that the facility is clean and that it feels welcoming rather than institutional. Several describe the environment as comfortable and supportive, with room sizes and overall upkeep mentioned alongside day-to-day care. One review even notes cleanliness as a clear positive, despite other concerns.

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Food quality stands out

Residents are repeatedly praised for enjoying the food and meals.

Food comes up often in positive reviews, including mentions of homemade meals and good fresh food. Families also describe the dining experience as a strength, paired with the overall care they observed. The community also offers room service and meal options designed for several dietary needs such as diabetes and low or no sodium diets.

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Physician ownership adds medical confidence

Physician involvement is a distinguishing factor that multiple reviewers mention for peace of mind.

Several reviews call out that the community is physician owned and link that detail to greater confidence about medical decision-making. Reviewers describe knowing that when something medical comes up, it will be handled by people with relevant expertise. The community’s care services also include medication management and personal care support, which aligns with the focus on day-to-day health oversight described in reviews.

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Boutique size helps prevent neglect

The smaller, boutique feel is described as helping residents feel included and not overlooked.

Some families specifically mention that the community is small enough that residents are less likely to be overlooked. Reviews describe a neighborhood-like feel and describe residents as staying engaged through activities. One reviewer also ties the size to peace of mind for them as a family member.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Party space Party space
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Jacksonville International (12 miles away) Jacksonville International (12 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • Medication management Medication management
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Renal Renal
  • Room service Room service

Activities

  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Religious services Religious services

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Nacho Taco (0.1 miles)
  • Kaika Teppanyaki Asian Fusion (0.5 miles)
  • Hawkers Asian Street Fare (0.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.6 miles)
  • Mossfire Grill (0.6 miles)
  • Black Sheep Restaurant (0.7 miles)
  • River & Post (0.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Hortencia Espino, MD (0.4 miles)
  • Carithers Pediatric Group (0.5 miles)
  • Jacksonville Pediatrics (0.6 miles)
  • Florida Retina Institute (0.7 miles)
  • Southeast Orthopedic Specialists (0.7 miles)
  • Nemours Children's Clinic (1.6 miles)
  • Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (4.3 miles)

Cafes

  • European Street Cafe (0.7 miles)
  • Casbah Cafe (1.8 miles)
  • European Street Cafe (1.9 miles)
  • Southern Grounds (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.2 miles)
  • Metro Diner (3.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Riverside United Church of Christ (0.8 miles)
  • Allen Chapel Ame Church (0.9 miles)
  • West Jacksonville Baptist Church (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Ascension St Vincent's Riverside (0.8 miles)
  • Childrens Medical Services (1.9 miles)
  • UF Health Jacksonville Towers (2.4 miles)
  • UF Health of Jacksonville (2.5 miles)
  • Baptist Primary Care (5.5 miles)
  • Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital (5.6 miles)

Parks

  • Adams Park (1.6 miles)
  • Riverfront Park (2 miles)
  • Cortez Park (3.4 miles)

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