Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living in Jacksonville, FL

Overview of Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living

Located in Duval County, Jacksonville, FL, Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living is a compassionate senior living community that offers assisted living, adult day services, hospice care, and respite care. Residents here are supported and comfortable with an array of supportive and care services and convenient amenities. The community offers assistance with daily living activities, medication assistance, memory care, and other clinical services that help residents maintain independence, dignity, and autonomy.

The dedicated care team is available 24 hours a day to offer compassionate care and support, making residents feel comfortable and cared for. With meal preparation and home maintenance handled, residents can focus on their well-being and doing the things that they truly enjoy and love. A full and exciting calendar of activities help residents live their lives fully and vibrantly, making their stay at Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living a memorable experience.

(904) 743-3315

94-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 11 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceNovember 1, 2024

ExpirationOctober 31, 2026

CountyDuval

License Number10960

Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living is legally operated by Fort Caroline Gardens, Llc, and administrated by Daniel Cano.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

94 units

Total beds

94 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Creole English French Spanish

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 18 citations 15 inspections

Inspection Score

12 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

Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$0
vs $11.6k
↓ 100% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).

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 2012 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection March 27, 2025 Standard

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	18	33	This facility has 45% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 45% better Rank #263 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 263rd 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.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2012.	1.3	2.4	This facility has 46% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.3 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 46% better
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.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	15	26	This facility has 42% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 42% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	6	16	This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 63% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	40%	62%	This facility has 22 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 22% better Rank #220 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 220th 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.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on March 27, 2025, found no deficiencies.
Four Class 3 deficiencies in October 2022 involved infection control, medication assistance, dietary standards, and resident records, all corrected by that date.
A 2016 inspection cited a Class 4 deficiency for background screening and a Class 3 deficiency for staffing standards.

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What does this home offer?

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Other
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

12.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Jacksonville's city center to Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled

General 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).

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+

General 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.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

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)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General 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).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


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What neighborhood is Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living in?

Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living is in the Regency neighborhood of Jacksonville.

What languages are spoken at Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living?

The team at Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living speaks Creole, English, French, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living?

The legal owner and operator of Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living is Fort Caroline Gardens, Llc.

Is Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living?

According to FL state health department records, Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living's license number is 10960.

When does Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What payment types does Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living accept?

Her Heart Gardens Assisted Living accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.

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