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4.6 from 120 reviews
5 stars
99
4 stars
8
3 stars
3
2 stars
1
1 stars
9
Overall Review of Palm Garden Of Jacksonville
differentiator16 reviews mention this
Clean rooms and common areas
Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the facility as clean and well kept.
Many reviews emphasize cleanliness across rooms, parking/grounds, and the visible areas during visits. Several people also mention freshly kept rooms and that the environment feels pleasant to tour or spend time in. A smaller set of comments raise sanitation and pest concerns, including complaints about roaches and strong odors.
common30 reviews mention this
Caring, attentive staff support
Staff kindness and attentiveness are a consistent theme in residents’ and families’ feedback.
Across reviews, people describe staff as friendly, respectful, and patient, including CNAs, nurses, admissions/reception, and therapists. Families also mention communication and help with needs—like navigating a visit, answering questions, and treating residents with dignity. A few reviews are negative about night behavior, responsiveness, or feeling that staff lacked a system, but the overall feedback leans strongly toward supportive care.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Nursing and rehab care varies
Most residents describe strong care, while a few reviews report gaps in rehab support and follow-through.
Several reviews mention nurses and therapists providing excellent support during stays and during recovery, including help from social services. At the same time, a handful of comments describe concerns such as missed or delayed therapy sessions, inadequate equipment support, or problems with how needs were addressed. The facility’s care services include nursing support, daily living assistance, medication management, and rehab-related services, but the reviews suggest the experience can depend on the situation and timing.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Food gets mixed feedback
Dining is a mixed point, with praise for meals alongside complaints about portions and service.
Some visitors and families say the food is good, appetizing, and enjoyable, including eating with others in a common outdoor area. Others report issues with meal portions, older leftovers, or dissatisfaction with food service, and at least one review describes significant food-related frustration. The community offers restaurant-style dining and supports special dietary restrictions, which may help explain why some residents report positive meal experiences while others do not.
common2 reviews mention this
Check-in and visitor security
Visitors mention easier sign-in and a controlled-entry process.
A couple of reviews specifically highlight the sign-in process and entry requirements, including the use of a photo/visitor pass system and a scanner-based check-in. These comments are focused on the visitor experience rather than day-to-day resident care, but they align with the facility’s emphasis on organized access control.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
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 (16 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
Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.9 miles)
Applebee's (1.5 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.7 miles)
Dave & Buster's (1.9 miles)
McDonald's (2.1 miles)
Tunis Seafood Wings And Subs Emerson St (2.5 miles)
Whataburger (3 miles)
Physicians
Family Allergy & Asthma Consultants (1.1 miles)
VA Outpatient Clinic - Southpoint (1.4 miles)
Wolchok Eye Associates, PA (1.5 miles)
North Florida OB/GYN-Paul Rebenack, MD (1.6 miles)
Borland-Groover Clinic (1.7 miles)
Hamoui Omar Dr First Coast Cardiovascular Institute Jacksonville (2 miles)
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