Ortega Gardens
Ortega Gardens is a Memory Care Home in Florida
Ortega Gardens is a Memory Care Home in Florida
Ortega Gardens
Ortega Gardens is a Memory Care Home in Florida
Ortega Gardens is a Memory Care Home in Florida
Settled in a serene neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL, Ortega Gardens is a reliable senior living community delivering excellent memory care services to residents dealing with the challenges of memory loss. Committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents living with dementia feel valued, the community offers a reliable care team trained to deliver exceptional care and support with respect and compassion. Residents’ needs, preferences, and care goals are thoroughly assessed in creating personalized care plans that best fits their requirements.
Dedicated to helping residents live a fulfilling life, the community offers a variety of regularly scheduled social events, activities, and supervised outings for creating meaningful experiences. Three nutritious meals are served daily to ensure residents are getting the nourishment they need to fuel their days. An array of amenities and beautiful common spaces are also offered to elevate residents’ living experience.
Richard Williams serves as the Executive Director at Ortega Gardens Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center, leading the community with dedication and professionalism. He oversees the operations to ensure a supportive and caring environment for residents and their families.
About this community
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Ownership & operating entity
Ortega Gardens is legally operated by ARBOR TERRACE ORTEGA LLC, and administrated by RICHARD WILLIAMS.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Ortega Gardens
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
30 visits/inspections
Results
12 with citations
18 without citations
33 citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Florida average: 34 citations
1 enforcement action
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
6/24/2014:
Application
Florida average: 5 enforcement actions
Inspection Report Summary for Ortega Gardens
Ortega Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center underwent its latest inspection on January 30, 2025, with no reported deficiencies cited. During the reporting period from September 17, 2013 to January 30, 2025, a total of 30 inspections were conducted, with 33 line-item deficiencies identified across multiple areas. Common themes included building maintenance and physical plant, records and documentation, resident care and rights, infection control, and emergency planning. The facility has demonstrated improvement in addressing these concerns, as evidenced by the correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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9.9 miles from city center
5760 Timuquana Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
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Guides for Better Senior Living
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Florida Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
- General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
- General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
- Asset Limits: ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
- FL Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
- Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
- General: Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Florida Seniors
Long-Term Care Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL Specifics:High demand; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits:$5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics:Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
- Asset Limits:~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
- FL Specifics:Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics:Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics:Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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