Starling at San Jose
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Jacksonville, FL

Starling at San Jose

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Jacksonville, FL

Overview of Starling at San Jose

The Starling at San Jose in Jacksonville, Florida, offers first-rate services, first-rate dining choices, exciting engagement opportunities, opulent amenities, and robust wellness programs, making it the perfect place to enhance your vibrant way of life. 
Their assisted Living residences are designed to nurture your mind and body. Their Memory Care facilities are specifically created to offer a stimulating environment that promotes engagement and well-being in a cozy and secure setting. In addition, they offer respite care programs for seniors who might require extra help as they recover from surgery or leave a skilled rehab center before they are ready to return safely to their homes. 

(904) 337-6393
Bed community size
100-bed community Rank #447 / 1073Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 447th out of 1073 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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
Walk Score: 51 / 100 Rank #502 / 1485Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 502nd out of 1485 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: C- (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusProvisional
IssuanceMarch 16, 2026
ExpirationSeptember 15, 2026
CountyDuval
License Number12887

Ownership & Operating Entity

Starling at San Jose is legally operated by Jax Sj Sh Opco Llc, and administrated by Shelly Jones.

Management CompanySSL SJ MANAGEMENT, LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Private
100 units
Total beds
100 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

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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 2018 · 8 years of data 17 citations 18 inspections 1 fine $500 fined
Inspection Score Info 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.

12 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection score: 95 out of 100. Letter grade A. 12 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2018 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (48% below)
• Citations per year (49% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Total inspections (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (69% below)
• Inspection citation rate (55% below)
Latest Inspection April 10, 2025 Complaint

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1733 This facility has 48% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (17 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 48% better Rank #247 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 247th 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 Info Average citations per year since 2018. 2.14.1 This facility has 49% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.1 vs. FL avg 4.1).↓ 49% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.91.3 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1826 This facility has 31% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 31% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 516 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 Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 28%62% This facility has 34 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (28% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 34% better Rank #130 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 130th 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • Most recent inspection on April 10, 2025, found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
  • October 6, 2020, inspection cited one Class 3 deficiency in emergency management planning.
  • July 23, 2018, inspection found three deficiencies including one Class 4 related to staffing, training, and background screening.

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Address 10.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Jacksonville's city center to Starling at San Jose's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.86 miles to nearest hospital (Publix Pharmacy at Old St. Augustine Plaza)

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Starling at San Jose is located in Jacksonville, Florida.
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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).
FL

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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Starling at San Jose

What neighborhood is Starling at San Jose in?

Starling at San Jose is in the Craven neighborhood of Jacksonville.

What languages are spoken at Starling at San Jose?

The team at Starling at San Jose speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Starling at San Jose?

The legal owner and operator of Starling at San Jose is Jax Sj Sh Opco Llc.

Is Starling at San Jose in a walkable area?

Starling at San Jose has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Starling at San Jose?

According to FL state health department records, Starling at San Jose's license number is 12887.

When does Starling at San Jose's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Starling at San Jose's license expires on September 15, 2026.

What payment types does Starling at San Jose accept?

Starling at San Jose accepts Other.

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