Located along the Atlantic coast in northern Florida, Jacksonville features both cityscapes and public beaches. The area hosts 78 assisted living communities, while 35 more sit in surrounding neighborhoods. As of 2024, the standard rate for assisted living in Jacksonville is about $5,350 per month. This cost matches the national median price, but Florida's typical rates rank lower at about $4,750.
You'll find 973 reviews reviews of Jacksonville's assisted living communities in our directory. Residents and their loved ones give these communities an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars. Read the reviews below to learn more.
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4600 Middleton Park Circle East, Jacksonville, FL 32224
4.3
(76 reviews)
"I looked at Cypress Village. That was nice. I like it but it costs a fortune to get in there. The grounds are beautiful, the apartments are nice, the services are good but too expensive. The person who accommodated me during the tour, she's very good..."
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10061 Sweetwater Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256
4.4
(45 reviews)
"We went to Camellia at Deerwood for my ward. We liked everything about it, the staff, the availability of activities, and the socialization. The staff was very professional and engaging. They talked to the ward to see what her likes and dislikes were..."
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5939 Roosevelt Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32205
4.4
(31 reviews)
"I like that all of the apartments at The Windsor at Ortega were small one-bedroom apartments, not studios. It was by far my favorite. The halls seemed wider. The doorways were more welcoming and homey. While I was there, a lady had come in and was si..."
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9075 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32257
4.7
(12 reviews)
"We went to Starling of San Jose. It was a very possible place. It was a nice clean facility. It seemed very, very nice. The staff were very nice. The rooms were adequate. It was a bigger facility; it had 66 apartments. However, we're looking for a sm..."
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10790 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32086
4.3
(27 reviews)
"We've moved into Brookdale Mandarin. We chose it because they have a full kitchen. It's a nice one-bedroom apartment. It has a full kitchen and we can decorate it any way we want to. The atmosphere is wonderful. They have a lot of activities. They ha..."
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7620 Timberlin Park, Jacksonville, FL 32256
4.3
(29 reviews)
"I toured Sodalis Jacksonville. There are only 52 residents, and so I felt like my sister wouldn't get lost in one of the bigger communities. There's not a high staff turnover. Everybody was welcoming, and I just felt good about it. There's a dorm-lik..."
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10660 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257
4.1
(86 reviews)
"My brother is happy with Wyndham Lakes. He's on the ground floor apartment that is close to the front door, and the doors are all automatic open. He uses a walker, but he doesn't have far to go to get to the dining room and everything else that they ..."
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4870 Belfort Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256
4.2
(36 reviews)
"I liked Sunrise of Jacksonville. I liked the openness of it. The place was very clean and it didn't smell like a nursing home or a hospital. It was very pleasant and everything was tiptop, as far as I could see. The rooms were good-sized, and the bat..."
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4455 Merrimac Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210
4.2
(25 reviews)
"Brookdale Avondale was very, very clean. When I walked in, I didn't smell anything. The staff showed us the entire place, and it was very nice. I love the way it was set up because it felt like an apartment setting as opposed to a nursing home. All t..."
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9601 Southbrook Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32256
4.1
(59 reviews)
"I went to look at Brookdale Southside. I like the layout of the facility and the dining area. I was impressed with the rooms, the room size, and what you get for your money. It's a nice community. The apartments had a stackable washer and dryer. They..."
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1700 The Greens Way, Jacksonville, FL 32250
4.2
(21 reviews)
"I toured The Cove at Marsh Landing. I like everything that my dad needs and wants in a place to stay. The lady that gave us some tours was very nice and very good. My dad is going to have his own room. It's more like an apartment. It has a little kit..."
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4000 San Pablo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32224
4.3
(15 reviews)
"The Windsor at San Pablo was a beautiful place. The room and everything they showed us looked beautiful. They just couldn't take my mother in. She needed too much care, but everybody I talked to seemed very friendly and very helpful...."
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3270 Tamaya Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246
4.4
(12 reviews)
"I toured Grand Living at Tamaya. They were excellent. I loved the facility. It was just more expensive, and I didn't think it gave as much value. The meals were excellent. A lot of assistance as far as the salons, the fitness centers were all excelle..."
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9960 Atrium Way, Jacksonville, FL 32225
4.0
(52 reviews)
"I like Fountains at Mill Cove, but I'm not sure if my uncle would. It was gorgeous. I don't see how you could want anything more. I only saw one room, but it was very nice and spacious. It was the only thing available for my uncle at that time, but I..."
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14199 WM Davis Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32224
4.5
(8 reviews)
"My mom will stay where she is at, which is here. We just worked some other financial things out to make it more affordable. It's a wonderful place, and we don't want her to leave. The food is good, it is not 100% like home, but they do a nice job. Th..."
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2317 Gilmore St., Jacksonville, FL 32204
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I toured Better Days Senior Living. The outside was very inviting, and things were very clean and neat. It looked like someone's home when I walked there. The air was refreshing, and the residents talked to us as they came out. They were talking and ..."
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12350 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223
4.2
(7 reviews)
"HarborChase of Mandarin was clean, light, airy, and spacious. They had lots of activities and amenities. The salesperson was very patient, very understanding, and answered a lot of our questions. The apartments were clean, also airy, and had lots of ..."
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417 Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32222
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My mom and dad will move into Benton House at Oakleaf tomorrow. It was very nice, it's small, quaint, and not overpowering like so many of the other places. The staff is very nice, very knowledgeable. The rooms were very nice, they changed the floori..."
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3455 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
4.3
(3 reviews)
"It was a very nice facility with lovely rooms, lots of activities, and nice common areas. The staff was very attentive. The food service looked wonderful. The only reason I ruled this one out was that the other facility I looked at was so much closer..."
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6895 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
3.2
(18 reviews)
"Brookdale Southpoint was a one floor facility, which was something that I was interested in. There was not a huge number of total beds. Their memory care unit was secure. They have a shared living suite or a room for two, but that's not what I wanted..."
READ MOREPer Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, Jacksonville's assisted living communities charge about $5,350 monthly. This cost aligns with the national norm, but seniors will find lower prices in nearby areas. Ocala represents one of the cheapest alternatives, with local communities charging about $3,969. Meanwhile, Orlando is cost-effective at $3,823. Nonetheless, some locations feature higher prices. Gainesville's communities charge about $2,705 more than Jacksonville's, highlighting Florida's diverse price range.
Jacksonville
$5,350
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Gainesville
$8,055
Deltona
$4,000
Ocala
$3,969
Orlando
$3,823
Many seniors in Jacksonville use various strategies for covering assisted living expenses, including health insurance, benefits from the Veterans' Administration, money from retirement accounts or monthly income. Understanding the payment options their community accepts and finding out what programs they qualify for helps seniors determine the long-term financial viability of assisted living.
Florida has a number of programs that can help seniors afford assisted living in Jacksonville. One is the Optional State Supplement (OSS) provided by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Eligible seniors may also find assistance through Florida Medicaid.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Inflation has impacted many aspects of life in Jacksonville, including the cost of assisted living. While seniors paid an average of $4,180 per month for care in 2022, that pricing has increased by over 9.5% to $4,580 in 2023. Costs are expected to be even higher in 2024 ($4,932). Despite being a little higher than the state median ($4,067), Jacksonville's costs are in line with national averages ($4,459). However, nearby cities, such as Gainesville ($4,296) and Tallahassee ($3,784), offer more affordable assisted living.
| Location | 2022 Cost (Historical) | 2023 Cost (Current) | 2024 Cost (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $4,180 | $4,580 | $4,932 |
| U.S. Average | $4,070 | $4,459 | $4,802 |
| Florida | $3,727 | $4,067 | $4,438 |
| Gainesville | $3,921 | $4,296 | $4,626 |
| Tallahassee | $3,454 | $3,784 | $4,075 |
| Tampa | $3,259 | $3,571 | $3,846 |
In Jacksonville, assisted living communities charge moderate rates compared to other senior care options. In-home care providers charge about $84 more, while home health care costs roughly $202 less. On the other hand, seniors in nursing home facilities incur notably higher fees of about $11,710 per month, while those receiving adult day health care pay much less at around $3,088.
In-Home Care
$5,434
Home Health Care
$5,148
Adult Day Health Care
$3,088
Assisted Living Facility
$5,350
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,710
There are many resources in Jacksonville,FL that assist seniors in their retirement. Caring.com has compiled information on local organizations, programs and agencies and categorized them into care types for easy reference.
For information about statewide resources and those in nearby cities, go to Caring's Florida state page.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ElderSource | 888-242-4464 7-1-1 (TTY) | ElderSource operates the Elder Helpline, which has live representatives who provide referrals for options counseling, financial assistance and direct care. It also administers several services for seniors, including the health insurance options counseling program, the ElderSource Institute and Suppers for Seniors. |
| Feeding Northeast Florida | 904-513-1333 | Through this nonprofit organization, seniors can locate food banks throughout the Jacksonville region. |
| Paxon Revival Center Food Pantry | 904-781-0348 | The Paxon Revival Center hosts an open food pantry on Sundays from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. for those who preregister. It has a pop-up food program on the second and fifth Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program | 800-963-5337 | This benefit provides funds to help seniors supplement their monthly food budget. Seniors receive assistance on an EBT card, which they can use at many local grocery stores and farmer's markets. |
| Weatherization Assistance Program | 904-398-7472 | The Weatherization Assistance Program helps seniors lower their utility costs by repairing or replacing components in their homes. Services the program pays for include improving HVAC equipment, installing insulation and testing air filtration. |
| Catholic Charities | 904-632-0600 | Catholic Charities houses the Emergency Financial Assistance Program, which provides money for housing and food. It operates a food pantry on Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. |
| Aging True Community Senior Services | 904-807-1203 | Aging True provides recreational programming, nutrition services and health care for seniors. It also helps older adults live independently by providing meal delivery services, financial education and basic chore services. |
| Jacksonville Social Security Offices | 800-772-1213 800-325-0778 (TTY) | Jacksonville has three Social Security offices where seniors can obtain replacement Social Security cards and apply for Medicare and disability and retirement benefits. |
| Homestead Exemption | 904-255-5900 | Jacksonville homeowners aged 65 and over can apply for an additional homestead exemption of up to $50,000. This reduces the assessed value of their homes, bringing down their property tax bill. |
| Connexion Paratransit Services | 904-265-6001 | This program offers destination-to-destination shared public transportation services for those whose disabilities prevent them from using the city's fixed-route service. It also operates the Connexion Plus program for individuals who need private door-to-door services. |
| Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program | 904-362-8052 | LIHEAP assists eligible seniors in preventing utility shutoffs by making direct payments to utility companies on their behalf. |
| Jacksonville, FL, Vet Center | 904-399-8351 | Jacksonville's vet center provides confidential mental health care services for veterans and their families. Services include in-person and telehealth counseling for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and grief. |
Jacksonville-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
An assisted living community's services and amenities promote a comfortable, engaging lifestyle for residents, helping them remain active. From convenience to activities that cater to residents' interests, these features enhance the quality of life and foster a sense of community. They can also help residents get the support they need to age in place.
Talk to a Caring.com Family Advisor for personalized assistance with comparing assisted living amenities.
Assisted Living
Danielle
4.0
Review of Wyndham Lakes
My dad moved to Wyndham Lakes. They include a table and a mini refrigerator. They served three meals a day. They do laundry. They administer his medications. They help him with showers. They seem...
Assisted Living
Wilhelmenia
5.0
Review of Brookdale Avondale
Brookdale Avondale was very, very clean. When I walked in, I didn't smell anything. The staff showed us the entire place, and it was very nice. I love the way it was set up because it felt like an...
Assisted Living
Wilhelmenia
4.0
Review of Fountains at Mill Cove
Fountains at Mill Cove was huge. It was nice. The common facilities were beautiful. But there were a lot of people, and it felt more like a nursing home as opposed to an assisted living facility....
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