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First Coast Health & Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, FL

First Coast Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Jacksonville, FL.

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First Coast Health & Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, FL

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a sofa, a table, and decorative wall art.

  • Decor

    A physical therapy room with parallel bars and exercise equipment, decorated with a festive tree.

  • Building

    Entrance to a health and rehabilitation center with a green awning.

  • Bedroom

    A simple bedroom with a single bed and window blinds.

  • Healthcare

    A healthcare professional provides care to an elderly patient.

  • Fitness

    A senior man engaging in physical therapy with the assistance of a therapist using a stability ball.

  • Caregiver

    An elderly woman engaged in an activity with the assistance of a caregiver.

7723 Jasper Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32211

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

3.2 from 46 reviews
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Overall Review of First Coast Health & Rehabilitation Center

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Staff care and responsiveness vary

Residents and families describe staff support that can be both reassuring and frustrating.

Many reviewers describe staff who are welcoming, helpful, and attentive, including examples like smooth admissions, caring CNAs, and managers who provide updates. Several also credit medication oversight and care planning with helping residents feel safe or improved. At the same time, a sizable group of negative reviews say it was hard to reach nurses or social work, that medication timing was missed, and that concerns were not acted on promptly when families tried to get answers. Overall, review sentiment about day-to-day responsiveness is mixed rather than consistently positive.

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Cleanliness and hygiene concerns

Multiple reviews raise serious hygiene and cleanliness issues inside the facility.

A recurring negative theme is that living areas feel dirty or unsanitary, with reviewers citing odors, dirty floors or showers, and pests like roaches. Several reviews also describe residents left in soiled conditions, bedding or rooms not being cleaned, or hygiene care not happening as expected. These complaints also extend to safety and comfort details such as broken or dirty fixtures and unclean shared spaces. While some other reviewers say residents stay clean and healthy, cleanliness is a major point of disagreement across reviews.

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Food quality and diet needs

Reviews mention food positively, while others complain about missed or improper feeding.

Some residents and families say meals are enjoyable and that the food is part of what keeps residents comfortable, including mentions of medication and care plans that help residents stay settled. The community also appears to support diet-related needs through its listed diabetes and special dietary restrictions. Other reviews take the opposite view, describing poor food quality, feeding problems, or delays in getting meals and assistance. Taken together, the dining experience looks inconsistent across different review accounts.

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Therapy and structured activities

Therapy teams and planned activities are frequently mentioned in reviews.

Several reviewers describe rehab therapy teams as a standout, with some noting strong results and smooth transitions between levels of care. Reviews also repeatedly mention activities such as scheduled daily programming, resident-run activities, parties, and outings, with at least one activities director highlighted by name. The community’s offerings include fitness programs, day trips, and concierge-style help, which aligns with how residents describe having things to do during the week. Even where other aspects are criticized, therapy and activity programming show up as recurring strengths in the reviews.

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Staffing shortages are mentioned

A few reviews point to staffing shortages that affect care.

Some reviewers say there are not enough CNAs or nurses at times, and that care can feel rushed or delayed. That theme shows up alongside complaints about missed calls for assistance and delayed response when families need support. On the other hand, many other reviews describe staff working hard and giving personal attention, so the shortage issue appears to be uneven rather than universal across all experiences.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Jacksonville International (14 miles away) Jacksonville International (14 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Arby's (1.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.3 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.3 miles)
  • Wingstop (1.4 miles)
  • Zaxby's (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)

Physicians

  • Memorial Family Medicine - University (1.5 miles)
  • Wolchok Eye Associates, PA (2.8 miles)
  • Family Care Partners (3.1 miles)
  • Family Allergy & Asthma Consultants (3.1 miles)
  • Coastal Dermatology & MedSpa (3.5 miles)
  • Coastal Spine & Pain Center (4.4 miles)
  • North Florida OB/GYN-Paul Rebenack, MD (4.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Baptist Primary Care (2.4 miles)
  • Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • Childrens Medical Services (5.3 miles)
  • UF Health Jacksonville Towers (5.4 miles)
  • UF Health of Jacksonville (5.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Southern Grounds (4.5 miles)
  • European Street Cafe (5.1 miles)
  • The Local - San J (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (3.1 miles)
  • The River at Jacksonville (4.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Craig Air Center (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Sutton Lakes Playground (4.2 miles)
  • Huffman Boulevard Park (4.7 miles)
  • Riverfront Park (5.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Tinseltown and XD (4.3 miles)
  • Cinemark Jacksonville Atlantic North And Xd (4.8 miles)

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