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Summer Brook Health Care Center in Jacksonville, FL

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5377 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, FL 32209

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

3.6 from 69 reviews

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Overall Review of Summer Brook Health Care Center

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Nursing care quality is mixed

Residents and families describe inconsistent day-to-day patient care.

Some reviewers say the nursing and CNA support falls short, including concerns about bathing and turning schedules, changing linens, and responding quickly when care is needed. A few also describe medication and discharge follow-through problems, along with worries about hygiene and wound care. At the same time, other reviewers praise specific nurses and describe their loved ones as being well cared for, clean, and comfortable.

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Building updates and odors come up

The facility’s condition and smells are a recurring concern.

Several reviews focus on the building needing major updating, describing outdated spaces and a less uplifting feel. Odors are mentioned directly, including smells on arrival and concerns about smells coming through vents, alongside notes about cleanliness issues. Others counter that the place is clean and secure, and that it has been better kept over time, which suggests the experience may vary by area or timeframe.

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Staff friendliness is repeatedly mentioned

Many reviewers describe staff who are kind and responsive.

Across many reviews, families and visitors say nurses, CNAs, and front-desk staff are friendly, helpful, and professional. Multiple reviewers describe feeling comforted about their loved one’s care, and several highlight positive interactions with specific staff members. A smaller set of reviews contradicts this by calling out rudeness or neglect, but the overall pattern of remarks about kindness is strong.

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Dining quality and options vary

Dining gets both praise and complaints from reviewers.

Some reviewers describe good meals and enjoy time in the dining room, including staff attention around food preferences. Others raise concerns about food quality and note they would like more variety for a puree diet. The community offers restaurant-style dining and diet-related meal support, which aligns with why food and meal routines show up in reviews.

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Activities support engagement

Activities are a meaningful part of daily life for some residents.

A few reviewers mention activity-focused care, including enjoying scheduled activities and making friends while staying there. One reviewer, however, says the facility does not have enough activities for residents with better mobility. The community provides scheduled daily activities and fitness programs, which matches why activities are either a highlight or a gap depending on the resident’s needs.

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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 (9 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

Pharmacies

Walgreens (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)
Walgreens (4.2 miles)
Walgreens (4.3 miles)
Duval Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
Walgreens (4.7 miles)

Hospitals

UF Health of Jacksonville (2 miles)
UF Health Jacksonville Towers (2.1 miles)
Childrens Medical Services (2.7 miles)
Ascension St Vincent's Riverside (4.4 miles)
Baptist Primary Care (7.2 miles)
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital (7.5 miles)

Restaurants

McDonald's (2.3 miles)
Strings Sports Brewery (2.4 miles)
Fred Cotten's Landmark BBQ (2.7 miles)
Uptown Kitchen & Bar (2.8 miles)
Bellwether (3.3 miles)
BurgerFi (3.4 miles)
Nacho Taco (3.7 miles)

Places of Worship

Allen Chapel Ame Church (3 miles)
Riverside United Church of Christ (4.1 miles)
Faith Baptist Church (5.5 miles)
West Jacksonville Baptist Church (5.7 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (6.7 miles)

Physicians

Jax Vision Care (3.3 miles)
Carithers Pediatric Group (4 miles)
Hortencia Espino, MD (4 miles)
Jacksonville Pediatrics (4.1 miles)
Nemours Children's Clinic (4.2 miles)
Florida Retina Institute (4.3 miles)
Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute (4.3 miles)

Cafes

European Street Cafe (4.3 miles)
European Street Cafe (4.6 miles)
Starbucks (4.8 miles)
Southern Grounds (4.9 miles)
Casbah Cafe (5.3 miles)
Starbucks (6.2 miles)
Panera Bread (6.5 miles)

Parks

Riverfront Park (4.8 miles)
Adams Park (5.1 miles)
Cortez Park (7 miles)

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