Camellia at Deerwood
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Jacksonville, FL
Camellia at Deerwood
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Jacksonville, FL
Camellia at Deerwood accepts Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Overview of Camellia at Deerwood
Camellia at Deerwood is a compassionate retirement community in Jacksonville, FL, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, especially with its thoughtfully designed living spaces. With 24-hour care, medication reminders, and life enrichment programs, residents receive high-quality services to live comfortably in their later years. The community also strives to help residents age without worries through individualized care plans.
Chair exercises, poker, and movie nights are just some of the activities that residents can join to live actively and gain meaningful experiences. An outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and leisure spaces, like the theater and library, also provides residents with places to lounge and relax. Here, residents have convenient access to exceptional healthcare and leisure, especially with the Mayo Clinic, Memorial Hospital, and St. Johns Town Center nearby. This retirement community is one of the best choices for senior living in Florida, especially with its exceptional standards of care.
95-bed community Rank #504 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 504th out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.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: 20 / 100 Rank #1085 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1085th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 24, 2025
ExpirationFebruary 23, 2027
CountyDuval
License Number12415
RCFE Number12415
Camellia at Deerwood is legally operated by Vop Camellia Deerwood, Llc, and administered by Jessica Nicole Briggs.
Management CompanyCPF - GRACE MANAGEMENT LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
95 units
Total beds
95 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Respite Care
Fitness Center
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Theater
Library
Billiards Room
Specific ProgramsGraceful Respite Stays, Vibrant Living Program, Graceful Dining, Health and Wellness, Veterans Benefits
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
25 citations
21 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.
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.
11 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #162 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 162nd out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 94 out of 100. Letter grade A. 11 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.
6 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (24% below)
• Citations per year (24% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Total inspections (19% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Inspection citation rate (39% below)
• Total citations (24% below)
• Citations per year (24% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Total inspections (19% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Inspection citation rate (39% below)
Latest Inspection
May 14, 2025
Routine
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 25 | 33 | This facility has 24% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 24% better Rank #401 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 401st out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 year
Average citations per year since 2013.
| 1.9 | 2.5 | This facility has 24% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.9 vs. FL avg 2.5).↓ 24% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #458 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 458th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 21 | 26 | This facility has 19% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (21 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 19% better |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 8 | 16 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (8 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 38% | 62% | This facility has 24 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 24% better Rank #212 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 212th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.
- Most recent inspection on May 14, 2025, found no deficiencies and no complaints were filed.
- Past deficiencies focused mainly on staffing, resident care, and records, with no harm-level citations or fines reported.
- The facility had six Class 3 deficiencies in May 2015 related to resident care, medication assistance, training, records, and contracts.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 664-972 / 954 / 1087 / 1164 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Camellia at Deerwood
Places of interest near Camellia at Deerwood
10061 Sweetwater Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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| Camellia at Deerwood | AL IL MC RC | Jacksonville (Deerwood) | 95
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95
FL AVG
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Rank
#504 / 1074 | Yes |
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#212 / 919 | 25
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FL AVG
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Frequently Asked Questions about Camellia at Deerwood
What neighborhood is Camellia at Deerwood in?
Camellia at Deerwood is in the Deerwood neighborhood of Jacksonville.
What languages are spoken at Camellia at Deerwood?
The team at Camellia at Deerwood speaks English.
Who is the owner of Camellia at Deerwood?
Camellia at Deerwood is legally operated by Vop Camellia Deerwood, Llc, and administered by Jessica Nicole Briggs.
Is Camellia at Deerwood in a walkable area?
Camellia at Deerwood has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Camellia at Deerwood?
According to FL state health department records, Camellia at Deerwood's license number is 12415.
When does Camellia at Deerwood's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Camellia at Deerwood's license expires on February 23, 2027.
What payment types does Camellia at Deerwood accept?
Camellia at Deerwood accepts Other and VA.
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