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Heartland Health Care Center Jacksonville

Heartland Health Care Center Jacksonville is a nursing home community in Jacksonville, FL.

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8495 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32221

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2.7 from 57 reviews
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Overall Review of Heartland Health Care Center Jacksonville

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness issues come up often

Some residents and families report strong cleanliness and odor problems.

A recurring concern is the condition of the facility, including complaints about an unpleasant smell and overall cleanliness. Multiple reviewers describe dirty rooms or inadequate room upkeep, and one mentions visible issues in patient rooms. There are also a few comments that the facility is kept clean, but the negative cleanliness experiences are frequent enough to matter when weighing fit.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Care communication needs improvement

Several reviews describe trouble getting timely help.

Some reviewers report that staff did not respond when families or patients tried to reach them, including issues with phone access and call bells. Others describe patients needing help while staff were gathered at the desk, or being left without adequate follow-up after falls. Taken together, communication and responsiveness show up as a consistent concern alongside more favorable experiences from other families.

common 10 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is a bright spot

Many reviewers describe staff who are kind and attentive.

A number of residents and families highlight staff as caring, welcoming, and quick to help when needs come up. Several reviews also mention supportive leadership and teams that create a professional, personal environment. Even with widespread complaints in other reviews, these positive staff impressions are repeatedly stated by different families.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality and diet concerns

Food quality and special-diet accuracy are questioned in reviews.

Some reviewers report meals arriving cold or food that did not match expectations. There are also specific concerns about diet accuracy, including a comment about a brittle diabetic being given a regular diet with added sugar. On-site dining options include restaurant-style dining and diet support, but the reviews show enough gaps around temperature and dietary needs to be worth asking about.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy are praised

Several reviews single out therapy for strong support.

Some families describe rehabilitation and therapy staff as professional and helpful during recovery, including hands-on support and guidance that brought comfort to visitors. One reviewer specifically praises therapy staff and overall clinical support during a difficult period. While other reviews raise serious problems with care delivery, positive therapy experiences appear consistently enough to stand out.

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Activities can keep residents engaged

Reviews mention structured activities and resident engagement.

Residents and visitors mention activities as part of the day, including themed or creative programming led by an activity director. Another reviewer notes activities are available for patients who want to join in. This aligns with the community offering scheduled daily activities and day programs.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 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 (15 miles away) Jacksonville International (15 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

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Whataburger (1 miles)
  • Golden Corral (1.6 miles)
  • Burger King (2.4 miles)
  • Hardee's (2.7 miles)
  • Waffle House (3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.2 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (3.4 miles)

Physicians

  • First Coast Primary Care (1.8 miles)
  • Jacksonville Heights Clinic (3.2 miles)
  • Akumin (4.2 miles)
  • Florida Retina Institute (6 miles)
  • Southeast Orthopedic Specialists (6.1 miles)
  • Jacksonville Pediatrics (6.1 miles)
  • Cardinal Health (6.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • West Jacksonville Baptist Church (3 miles)
  • Westside Family Worship Center (3.3 miles)
  • Riverside United Church of Christ (5.6 miles)
  • Allen Chapel Ame Church (7.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Metro Diner (4.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.4 miles)
  • Casbah Cafe (5.2 miles)
  • European Street Cafe (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (7 miles)
  • European Street Cafe (7.9 miles)

Parks

  • Cortez Park (5.2 miles)
  • Adams Park (5.3 miles)
  • Riverfront Park (7.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Ascension St Vincent's Riverside (6.1 miles)
  • Childrens Medical Services (8.1 miles)
  • UF Health Jacksonville Towers (8.5 miles)
  • UF Health of Jacksonville (8.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Flightstar Aircraft Services (6.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Orange Park 24 (8 miles)

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