Camellia at Deerwood

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

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

Walk Score: 20 / 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

IssuanceFebruary 24, 2025

ExpirationFebruary 23, 2027

CountyDuval

License Number12415

RCFE Number12415

Camellia at Deerwood is legally operated by Vop Camellia Deerwood, Llc, and administrated 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

Food DescriptionGraceful Dining™

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 25 citations 21 inspections

Inspection Score

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

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 May 14, 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.	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.
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
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.	21	26	This facility has 19% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (21 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 19% better
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
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.

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.

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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

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15.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Jacksonville's city center to Camellia at Deerwood's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.47 miles to nearest hospital (First coast Family new address)

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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 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?

The legal owner and operator of Camellia at Deerwood is Vop Camellia Deerwood, Llc.

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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