Brookdale Southside
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Jacksonville, FL
Brookdale Southside
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Jacksonville, FL
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.
87-bed community Rank #545 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 545th out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 1 / 100 Rank #1429 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1429th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 19, 2025
ExpirationDecember 18, 2027
CountyDuval
License Number7464
Brookdale Southside is legally operated by American Retirement Corporation, and administered by Salvatore Decaria.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
87 units
Total beds
87 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsEmergency alert system available.
Safety Featuressecured entrances and exits.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Spanish
ContactMs. Stephanie Muller / Complaint Handlers., Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Outdoor Pool
Fitness Center
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Café/Bistro
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Chapel
Arts & Crafts Studio
Game Room
Billiards
Theatre
Walking Paths
Putting Green/Outdoor Sports Activities
Landscaped Grounds
Business Centers/Computers
Golf Course
Snack Shop
Community Kitchen
Meeting Rooms
Pharmacy
Bank
Clinic
General Store
Guest Suite(S)
Ice Cream Parlor
Piano
Fishing Pond
ActivitiesEngaging activities such as crafting, book discussions, and water aerobics
Wellness Program
Branded ProgramsClare Bridge®
Specific ProgramsAt Home Service
Religious Services
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
IL$3,295 per month
AL$3,635 per month
MC$5,990 per month
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.
Since 2013 · 13 years of data
16 citations
17 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
14 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #68 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 68th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 97 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 14 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
$0vs $11.6k↓ 100% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 13 years (since 2013).
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.
Since 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (52% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (69% below)
• Inspection citation rate (53% below)
• Total citations (52% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (69% below)
• Inspection citation rate (53% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 16 | 33 | This facility has 52% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (16 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 52% better Rank #223 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 223rd out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.9 | 1.3 | This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #55 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 55th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 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
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 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
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 29% | 62% | This facility has 33 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 33% better Rank #134 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 134th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 4, 2025 inspection found no deficiencies and no complaints were reported.
- Past deficiencies involved staffing standards and recordkeeping, but none appeared in inspections since 2019.
- Complaint investigations from 2014 to 2024 resulted in no deficiencies or substantiated issues.
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
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
646 sq. ft
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
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8.6 miles from city center
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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.
Is Brookdale Southside in a walkable area?
Brookdale Southside has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
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.
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