Brookdale Avondale

Overview of Brookdale Avondale

Brookdale Avondale is an exclusive assisted living community for seniors in Jacksonville, Florida, where residents can spend more time doing the things they love. The community provides an engaging lifestyle for those needing some additional help with daily activities while allowing them to remain as independent as possible. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood just a few blocks from the St. Johns River, Brookdale Avondale offers convenient access to shopping, physician offices, banking, and restaurants. The single-story, pet-friendly building is designed to provide comfort, beauty, and privacy in a charming, home-like setting, with areas for socializing, dining, and entertaining.

The assisted living program at Brookdale Avondale offers customized service plans, personal assistance, and a supportive care team to help residents with daily living and connect them with new friends. The community’s calendar is filled with a variety of activities, including weekly bingo nights, morning fitness classes, art classes, live music, and card games, allowing residents to find interesting ways to spend their time. Residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining in the elegant dining room, with a variety of menu options to choose from at each meal. The dining program is tailored to residents’ preferences and may include their favorite recipes and special dietary needs.

(904) 389-5959

60-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 69 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceAugust 17, 2025

ExpirationAugust 16, 2027

CountyDuval

License Number9013

Brookdale Avondale is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administrated by Tonya Forbes.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Wheelchair Accessible

Emergency SystemsYes

Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

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

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

HousekeepingYes

Pet Friendly

Transportation

Library

Beauty/Barber Shop

Courtyard And Garden

Private Dining Room

Game Room

Landscaped Grounds

Screened Lanai

Piano

ActivitiesWeekly bingo nights, morning fitness classes, art classes, live music, and card games.

Branded ProgramsBrookdale HealthPlus

Wellness ProgramPersonalized preventive care and support for chronic conditions management.

Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care

Operating HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Starting Price$3,995 per month

Food DescriptionResidents enjoy restaurant-style dining with a variety of menu options.

Brookdale Avondale – Menu

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Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Suite

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Brookdale Avondale

Assisted Living

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

Suite

288 - 410 sq. ft

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 24 citations 23 inspections

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

Legal actions Enforcement actions taken against this facility.
0
vs 3 avg
↓ 100% fewer than 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 May 27, 2025 Routine

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.	24	33	This facility has 27% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (24 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 27% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2012.	1.7	2.4	This facility has 29% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.7 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 29% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1	1.3	This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better

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.	23	26	This facility has 12% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 12% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	10	16	This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 38% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	43%	62%	This facility has 19 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 19% better

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

BROOKDALE AVONDALE was last inspected on 2025-05-27, with no deficiencies cited. Over the reporting period from 2012-07-30 to 2025-05-27, a total of 23 inspections were conducted, with all but one resulting in deficiencies. The facility accumulated 24 line-item deficiencies across these inspections, which fell under various categories including Standard, Monitor, Complaint, and Expansion types. Common themes identified during inspections included records/documentation, resident care/rights, and emergency planning. Notably, the facility has made improvements as indicated by correction notes showing that previously cited deficiencies were addressed.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Avondale

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6.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Jacksonville's city center to Brookdale Avondale's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.1 miles to nearest hospital (St Vincent's Mammography)

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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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