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Rosecastle at Deerwood in Jacksonville, FL

Rosecastle at Deerwood is a memory care community in Jacksonville, FL.

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  • Interior

    A well-arranged dining area with neatly set tables and classic decor.

  • Outdoors

    A group of seniors sitting together under a patio umbrella on a sunny day.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room setup featuring patterned chairs, a wooden table, and decorative elements.

  • Living Room

    A spacious living room with a high vaulted ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows providing ample natural light.

  • Building

    A large house with a well-maintained lawn and garden in front.

  • Architecture

    Aerial view of a landscaped courtyard surrounded by a building with scenic greenery and walkways.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy and well-decorated bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and a window letting in natural light.

  • Trees

    Aerial view of a large building complex surrounded by a parking lot, with a lake and lush greenery nearby.

  • Landscaping

    A well-maintained lawn with a yellow ball in front of a building surrounded by trees and shrubs.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with white cabinets and an integrated oven.

  • Artwork

    A cozy room featuring a bathtub, comfortable chair, and wall art.

  • Fireplace

    A spacious and elegantly designed living room featuring high ceilings with wooden beams, abundant natural light, and a modern fireplace.

  • Patio

    A cozy screened porch with seating and a chessboard on the table.

8929 R.G. Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256

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Rosecastle at Deerwood Costs & Pricing

Rosecastle at Deerwood offers a monthly cost of $5,000 for studio accommodations, positioning it above the average rates observed in both Duval County and the broader state of Florida, which are approximately $3,660 and $3,823 respectively. This pricing reflects Rosecastle's commitment to providing a premium living experience that encompasses exceptional amenities and personalized services designed to enhance residents' quality of life. While it sits at a higher price point compared to local and state averages, many families may find value in the extensive support and community engagement facilitated by this esteemed facility.

Floor plansRosecastle at DeerwoodDuval CountyFlorida
Studio$5,000$3,660$3,823

Overall Review of Rosecastle at Deerwood

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff communication and responsiveness

Residents and families frequently describe attentive staff and clear communication.

Many reviews focus on staff who are responsive when families have questions and who keep them updated during care. Several reviewers mention medication being given on time and nurses or clinical staff checking in and finding family members to provide updates. A few negative reviews complain about inattentive or disorganized support, but the overall pattern in the positive feedback is consistent.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Activities and daily engagement

Reviews are split on whether daily activities feel engaging.

Some residents and families say the community runs crafts, events, music, gardening, and other regular activities, and that staff keep people occupied. Others describe too little variety, repetitive programming, or residents appearing disengaged. The contrast suggests that the activity experience can vary depending on timing and staffing, not just the types of offerings.

common 12 reviews mention this

Food quality gets mixed reactions

Food is a frequent point of feedback, ranging from very good to poor.

Several reviews call out that meals are good, the food is great, and families appreciate meal quality. At the same time, multiple negative reviews describe poor or abysmal food. The community’s meal programming includes restaurant-style dining and meal preparation and service, which matches why dining comes up so often in both positive and critical feedback.

  • A well-arranged dining area with neatly set tables and classic decor.
common 9 reviews mention this

Memory care feels more appropriate

Reviews describe memory-focused support and programming for dementia needs.

Positive reviews mention care for dementia, including a community that supports residents with memory needs and includes specialized memory care programming. Some families also describe secure outdoor access like a courtyard, which ties to what residents can do safely day to day. A smaller number of negative reviews argue that memory care concerns were not handled compassionately or appropriately, so it’s an area where families should ask detailed questions during the tour process.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Pricing feels premium for some families

Some reviewers feel the cost matches a premium experience, while others question value.

A few reviews describe the pricing as reasonable or a good value, and others frame rates as cost effective in a premium setting. However, multiple critical reviews suggest dissatisfaction with care quality relative to what was paid. Pricing is also positioned at a higher level for studios versus county and state comparisons.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 60 resident community capacity 60 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Golf Golf
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Jacksonville International (22 miles away) Jacksonville International (22 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Jacksonville, Florida offers a variety of amenities and facilities that cater to senior living. With multiple physicians specializing in different areas such as allergy, orthopedics, dermatology, and pain management located within a few miles, seniors can easily access medical care when needed. Pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS are conveniently located for prescription needs. In terms of leisure activities, there are cafes like Starbucks and restaurants such as The Cheesecake Factory and Chuy's nearby for dining options. For entertainment, Cinemark Tinseltown theater is within a short drive. Parks like Losco Regional Park and Dolphin Cove Dog Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation. Additionally, Baptist Medical Center South and Baptist South hospital are close by for any emergency medical needs. Overall, this area offers a good balance of medical services, dining options, recreational activities, and healthcare facilities suitable for senior living.

Physicians

  • First Coast Allergy and Asthma (0.4 miles)
  • Brown Fertility (0.5 miles)
  • TruYou Plastic Surgery of Jacksonville (1.3 miles)
  • Southeast Orthopedic Specialists - CenterONE Clinic (3.1 miles)
  • Florida Pain Physicians (3.8 miles)
  • Intercoastal Dermatology (3.9 miles)
  • Baymeadows Family Practice (4.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Winn-Dixie (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Metro Diner (2.7 miles)
  • The Coffee Grinder (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Holy Family Catholic School (2.8 miles)
  • Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran Church (4.7 miles)
  • Cody Family Enrichment Center (6.7 miles)
  • St Joseph's Catholic Church (6.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Coopers Hawk Jacksonvi (2.9 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (3 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (3.1 miles)
  • Domu Jax (3.1 miles)
  • Maggiano's (3.1 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (3.1 miles)
  • Chuy's (3.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Hertz Rent A Car (3.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Tinseltown and XD (4.3 miles)

Parks

  • Losco Regional Park (4.4 miles)
  • Huffman Boulevard Park (5.5 miles)
  • Losco Park (5.8 miles)
  • Sutton Lakes Playground (7 miles)
  • Dolphin Cove Dog Park (7.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Baptist Medical Center South (5.6 miles)
  • Baptist South hospital (6.3 miles)

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