Overall Review of Life Care Center Of Jacksonville
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Cleanliness stands out
Residents and visitors frequently describe the facility as very clean.
Many reviews emphasize that the building looks well kept, is cleaned daily, and has no strong odors. Several people specifically mention clean rooms and a spotless feel when they visit. A small number of reviews are negative about hygiene and personal care, describing situations they felt were neglected.
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Staff kindness is a common praise
Staff friendliness and compassion come up repeatedly in reviews.
Across reviews, families and visitors describe staff as caring, welcoming, and attentive to residents and guests. Multiple comments highlight nurses, CNAs, and therapy teams as kind and supportive, and several describe feeling at ease with the care. At the same time, a few negative reviews report poor responsiveness or a lack of attention, including difficulty getting help and medication concerns.
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Staffing and responsiveness concerns
Some reviews say getting help can be slow or inconsistent.
While many reviews are positive, multiple people report communication and response issues, including inconsistent updates and long waits for care. Some reviews specifically mention inadequate staffing, with nurses taking longer to come when needed, and reports of delayed pain medication. There are also concerns about follow-through during offsite needs, like a late pickup after a dialysis appointment.
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Food and special diets matter
Meals receive mixed feedback, with praise for dietary support.
Several reviews say residents like the food and describe meals as enjoyable, including praise for cooking and dessert options. The community also offers diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions, which aligns with reviews that reference dietary needs and a dietitian’s involvement. Other comments are less favorable, including reports about food timing and concerns around nutrition being neglected.
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Therapy and rehab support
Rehabilitation and therapy are frequently described positively.
Many reviews connect improvements to therapy teams, with comments about physical and occupational therapy helping residents regain abilities. Some also describe the facility as one of the better places for recovery after a hospital stay or an injury. A few reviews mention meal-time or care gaps that impacted comfort day to day, but therapy is often singled out as a bright spot.
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Activities and memory care routines
Daily life includes organized activities and support for memory care needs.
Reviews mention structured days and resident activities, including TV room time and scheduled opportunities to be social. For residents in memory care, at least one review describes a supportive routine and close attention from nurses and staff. One review also notes a wish for a resident to take more advantage of activities and facility time during the stay.
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Features
Housing
120 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Jacksonville International (18 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Applebee's (0.3 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (0.4 miles)
Dave & Buster's (0.9 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.6 miles)
Los Toros Mexican Restaurant (2.1 miles)
Wicked Barley Brewing Company (2.2 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.8 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (0.5 miles)
Starbucks (2.9 miles)
The Local - San J (3.4 miles)
The Coffee Grinder (3.4 miles)
Metro Diner (3.5 miles)
Southern Grounds (4.9 miles)
Starbucks (5 miles)
Physicians
VA Outpatient Clinic - Southpoint (0.8 miles)
Borland-Groover Clinic (0.9 miles)
Hamoui Omar Dr First Coast Cardiovascular Institute Jacksonville (1.2 miles)
North Florida OB/GYN-Paul Rebenack, MD (1.2 miles)
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