Brookdale Southside
Nestled in a quiet area of Jacksonville, Florida, Brookdale Southside is a luxury senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. The community features a selection of floor plans, including villas with garages and private patios, as well as restaurant-style dining and 24/7 staff availability for emergencies. Independent living at Brookdale Southside is ideal for self-sufficient seniors, providing access to amenities and fewer chores. Assisted living offers personalized care in a warm environment, with programs to keep residents engaged.
The memory care program features specially designed spaces and trained associates who gently guide residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Brookdale Southside is located near attractions like the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, the Riverwalk, and local beaches, while also offering on-site amenities like a fishing pond and billiards. The community provides the comforts of home combined with the services of a vacation resort.
About this community
Brookdale Southside is legally operated by American Retirement Corporation, and administered by Salvatore Decaria.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Legal Actions
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This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
$0vs $11.6k↓ 100% lower than FL avg
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Total citations (54% below)
• Citations per inspection (36% below)
• Inspections with citations (69% below)
• Inspection citation rate (50% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 16 | 35 | This facility has 54% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (16 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 54% better Rank #218 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 218th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.9 | 1.4 | This facility has 36% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 36% better Rank #49 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 49th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 17 | 26 | This facility has had 35% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (17 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 35% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (5 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 69% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 29% | 58% | This facility has 29 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 29% better Rank #116 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 116th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Southside
Places of interest near Brookdale Southside
8.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Jacksonville's city center to Brookdale Southside's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Jacksonville
Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Discovery Village At Deerwood | AL IL MC | Jacksonville (Deerwood) | 172
Facility
172
FL AVG
88
Rank
#89 / 1,058 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
FL AVG
42
Rank
#992 / 1,427 | Dsl Tenant II LLC | 17 | 47%
Facility
47%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#301 / 906 | 14
Facility
14
FL AVG
33
Rank
#187 / 906 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#11 / 906 | For-Profit | $10,000 | Matthew James Nunnally | Suite / 1 bed / 2 bed | - |
| Brookdale Mandarin | AL IL | Jacksonville (Southwood) | 170
Facility
170
FL AVG
88
Rank
#92 / 1,058 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
FL AVG
42
Rank
#382 / 1,427 | Summerville At Mandarin LLC | 34 | 59%
Facility
59%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#489 / 906 | 25
Facility
25
FL AVG
33
Rank
#389 / 906 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#3 / 906 | For-Profit | $9,450 | Katrina Williams | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Starling at San Jose | AL MC RC | Jacksonville (Craven) | 100
Facility
100
FL AVG
88
Rank
#433 / 1,058 | No |
51
Facility
51
FL AVG
42
Rank
#504 / 1,427 | Jax Sj Sh Opco LLC | 18 | 28%
Facility
28%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#115 / 906 | 17
Facility
17
FL AVG
33
Rank
#233 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $500 | Shelly Jones | - | C- |
| Beach House | AL MC RC | Jacksonville Beach (The Beaches) | 100
Facility
100
FL AVG
88
Rank
#433 / 1,058 | No |
72
Facility
72
FL AVG
42
Rank
#186 / 1,427 | Auerbach IV-Arctos Property Owner LLC | 22 | 45%
Facility
45%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#276 / 906 | 21
Facility
21
FL AVG
33
Rank
#304 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | $500 | Victory Anne Sloan | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Brookdale Southside | AL IL MC | Jacksonville (Baymeadows) | 87
Facility
87
FL AVG
88
Rank
#545 / 1,058 | Yes | - | American Retirement Corporation | 17 | 29%
Facility
29%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#116 / 906 | 16
Facility
16
FL AVG
33
Rank
#218 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Salvatore Decaria | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Southside
What neighborhood is Brookdale Southside in?
Brookdale Southside is in the Baymeadows neighborhood of Jacksonville.
What languages are spoken at Brookdale Southside?
The team at Brookdale Southside speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Southside?
Brookdale Southside is legally operated by American Retirement Corporation, and administered by Salvatore Decaria.
What is the license number of Brookdale Southside?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Southside's license number is 7464.
When does Brookdale Southside's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Southside's license expires on December 18, 2027.
Does Brookdale Southside have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Southside on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Southside?
Yes, Brookdale Southside allows residents to bring their pets.
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