Brookdale Southside

Overview of 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.

(904) 641-7501

87-bed community

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

Walk Score: 1 / 100

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

IssuanceDecember 19, 2025

ExpirationDecember 18, 2027

CountyDuval

License Number7464

Brookdale Southside is legally operated by American Retirement Corporation, and administrated 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

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.

Branded ProgramsClare Bridge®

Wellness ProgramWellness programs available.

Specific ProgramsAt Home Service

Religious ServicesYes

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

Food DescriptionCulinary team creates healthy and delicious menu options with a focus on wellness.

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 16 citations 17 inspections

Inspection Score

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

Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$0
vs $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

Latest Inspection February 4, 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.	16	33	This facility has 52% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (16 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 52% better Rank #232 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 232nd 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 2013.	1.2	2.5	This facility has 52% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 2.5).↓ 52% better
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 #64 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 64th 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.	17	26	This facility has 35% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (17 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 35% better
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
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 #142 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 142nd 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.

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.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

1 Bed

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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11.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Jacksonville's city center to Brookdale Southside's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.72 miles to nearest hospital (Borland Groover Southside Office)

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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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