Shands Jacksonville Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL

Features

Housing

• 56 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 (10 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

Description

Shands Jacksonville Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL is an assisted living community that provides a wide range of amenities and care services for seniors. The community offers a variety of amenities to enhance the residents' quality of life, including a beauty salon, cable or satellite TV, computer center, fitness room, gaming room, garden, small library, and outdoor space. Residents can enjoy delicious meals in the dining room with restaurant-style dining and special dietary restrictions are accommodated.

The caring staff at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center provides 24-hour call system and supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. They offer assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. Medication management and diabetes diet are also provided to support residents' health needs. A mental wellness program is in place to address emotional well-being.

Transportation arrangement options are available for both medical and non-medical purposes. The community operates its own transportation service as well as organizing transportation for doctors' appointments. Move-in coordination is provided to ease the transition into the community.

Residents can participate in various activities and programs designed to promote physical and mental wellness. Fitness programs, resident-run activities, scheduled daily activities, planned day trips, concierge services are offered to keep residents engaged and fulfilled.

The location of Shands Jacksonville Medical Center is advantageous with several amenities nearby. There are five cafes nearby for socializing or enjoying a cup of coffee. Two parks provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Eight pharmacies ensure easy access to medications. With ten physicians located nearby, residents have convenient healthcare options readily available. Additionally, there are numerous restaurants where residents can dine out or enjoy a meal with family and friends. Places of worship are also close by for spiritual activities. Finally, having four hospitals nearby ensures that residents have access to quality medical care if needed.

Overall, Shands Jacksonville Medical Center provides a comfortable environment where seniors can receive personalized care while maintaining their independence and enjoying an active lifestyle.

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