Best Skilled Nursing in Jacksonville, Florida
38 communities found
Jacksonville has 41 skilled nursing communities, with 39 carrying a rating and an average of 3.9. Medicare gives 32 of these communities an average of 3.8 stars, with 10 earning five stars and 19 rated four or higher, against 1 at one star. Across 5,353 reviews read, families describe a range of experiences worth weighing carefully.
- 38communities
- 3.9average rating, 36 rated
- 5,265family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Riverside Post Acute
Jacksonville, Florida
4.8(290)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Westminster Woods On Julington Creek
Jacksonville, Florida
4.7(174)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Starling at San Jose
Jacksonville, Florida
4.6(75)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
From $2,520/moCypress Village
Jacksonville, Florida
4.4(627)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Lakeside Center For Rehabilitation And Healing
Jacksonville, Florida
4.4(345)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Life Care Center Of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
4.4(335)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Fountains Rehabilitation At Mill Cove
Jacksonville, Florida
4.4(312)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
River City Nursing & Rehab Center
Jacksonville, Florida
4.4(269)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Discovery Village Deerwood Assisted Living & Memory Care
Jacksonville, Florida
4.4(89)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
River Garden
Jacksonville, Florida
4.4(52)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Palm Garden Of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
4.3(185)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Riverwood Center
Jacksonville, Florida
4.2(254)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Jacksonville
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.8 (290 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 240 units
Riverside Post Acute earns high marks for its therapy team and memory care unit, though one detailed review describes a neglect incident and overnight staffing concerns.
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Westminster Woods On Julington Creek
4.7 (174 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 60 units
Westminster Woods On Julington Creek is praised as a scenic CCRC campus where residents move between care levels, with friendly staff and spacious apartments.
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4.6 (75 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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4.4 (627 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 100 units
Cypress Village is praised for warm, attentive staff, responsive maintenance, organized activities, and caring administration, with residents naming staff by name.
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Lakeside Center For Rehabilitation And Healing
4.4 (345 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 122 units
Lakeside Center For Rehabilitation And Healing draws praise for attentive nursing and therapy, though one account describes call-light delays and dismissive CNA attitudes.
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Life Care Center Of Jacksonville
4.4 (335 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Life Care Center Of Jacksonville is praised for staff warmth and cleanliness, though one complaint describes neglected hygiene and unresponsive management.
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Fountains Rehabilitation At Mill Cove
4.4 (312 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 84 units
Fountains Rehabilitation At Mill Cove reviewers praise caring staff and physical therapy, while others report lapses in cleanliness, response times, and communication.
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River City Nursing & Rehab Center
4.4 (269 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 116 units
River City Nursing & Rehab Center is described as clean and well-run, with attentive staff, individualized care plans, and strong short-term rehab outcomes.
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Discovery Village Deerwood Assisted Living & Memory Care
4.4 (89 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Discovery Village Deerwood offers a resort-style setting near St. Johns Town Center, holding a 4.4 rating from 89 reviewers though no individual reviews were provided.
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4.4 (52 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 180 units
River Garden is a long-established, not-for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Jacksonville that has earned a #1 ranking in Florida from Newsweek and strong loyalty from long-term families. Most…
What families say about skilled nursing in Jacksonville
Counted across the review summaries of 37 Jacksonville communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, mentioned in 83% of 40 communities, along with medical and nursing care at 55% and building and grounds at 53%. Activities and social life draw praise in 48% of communities and cleanliness in 45%, but communication with families is flagged as a concern in 53%, staff attitude and cost or billing each in 40%, and building upkeep in 28%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 86%
- Medical and nursing care 59%
- Building and grounds 54%
- Activities and social life 49%
- Cleanliness 46%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 51%
- Staff attitude 41%
- Cost and billing 41%
- Building and upkeep 30%
“I have never seen a facility with the quality of food served here. It is impressive by any standard. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended if you're looking for a place for a loved one. My father loves it here and we couldn't see him anywhere else.”
“I visited the facility with a church group. The staff was very welcoming and the facility looked very tidy. I really enjoyed spending time with the residents and look forward to our next visit.”
“Celebrated Father’s Day with staff and Fathers at Post Acute. We gave cards and caps to all the fathers present including the staff.”
Skilled Nursing in Jacksonville: the figures
- •Of the 33 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 30 have more than 60.
- •32 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.8 out of 5: 18 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (38), medication management (38), on-site nurse (rn) (38), wheelchair accessible (37), emergency call system (37), housekeeping (36).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Florida
In Florida, as elsewhere, most families start by paying privately for assisted living, memory care or independent living, often drawing on savings, retirement income and, in many cases, the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent or spouse purchased a policy years earlier, can also help cover these costs, though the specifics of what's covered vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of care.
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Skilled Nursing near Jacksonville
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Park9.9 mi | 28 | 4 / 5 | 9.9 mi |
| Ponte Vedra Beach17.6 mi | 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 17.6 mi |
| Fernandina Beach29.2 mi | 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 29.2 mi |
| St. Augustine30 mi | 33 | 4.4 / 5 | 30 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 38 communities listed in Jacksonville, 5,265 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
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Skilled Nursing in Jacksonville: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Jacksonville, Florida?
MyLivingChoice lists 38 skilled nursing long term care communities in Jacksonville, Florida, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Jacksonville are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Riverside Post Acute (4.8★, 290 ratings), Westminster Woods On Julington Creek (4.7★, 174 ratings), Starling at San Jose (4.6★, 75 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Jacksonville?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Jacksonville has assisted living (42 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (38 communities), home health (36 communities), memory care (21 communities), independent living (18 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Jacksonville?
Families rate Jacksonville skilled nursing long term care communities 3.9 out of 5 on average, across 5,265 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Jacksonville skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 37 Jacksonville communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 86%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 59%), building and grounds (mentioned for 54%). The most common concerns are communication with families (51%), staff attitude (41%), cost and billing (41%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Jacksonville?
Of the 33 Jacksonville communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 30 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Jacksonville nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
32 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Jacksonville carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.8 out of 5. 18 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
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