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Brookdale Mandarin Central
4.5 (114 reviews)Jacksonville, FL
Assisted Living and Memory Care in Jacksonville, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.
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Brookdale Mandarin Central is a memory care community in Jacksonville, Florida, serving people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Residents live in private apartments in a setting with secured entrances and exits, keypad entry and an emergency alert system. A trained staff member is available around the clock to respond to emergencies. The community also lists housekeeping, transportation and parking among its services and conveniences.
Care programs include Crossings, intended for people in the early to moderate stages of dementia, and Clare Bridge Solace for people with advanced dementia. The Clare Bridge approach uses a steady daily routine and familiar guidance, with support tailored to residents’ interests, preferences and strengths. Staff may use prompting and cues to help residents take part in everyday activities. Music, pet visits and calming scents are among the sensory experiences described by the community, and family members can share milestones and daily moments through virtual scrapbooks.
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Care services listed for the community include assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and transfers, as well as medication, diabetes and incontinence care. Support is also listed for residents who are non-ambulatory. Respite care and coordination with outside healthcare providers are among the other services described. As a Brookdale HealthPlus community, it has an RN Care Manager who helps coordinate care plans and provider follow-ups and supports chronic-condition care. Third-party service listings also describe nursing availability during part of the day.
The daily schedule can include physical, creative and social activities. Calendar examples include strength exercises, brain games, painting, a music club, aromatherapy and a shopping outing. Other listed options include walking groups, crafts, cooking demonstrations, bingo, movies, fitness classes, scenic drives and devotional activities. Shared spaces include a library, game room, fireside living room, piano, therapy room and private dining room. Outdoors, residents can use a courtyard and garden, screened lanai, porch and walking paths.
Meals are planned with dementia-related needs in mind, and personal dining assistance is available as needed. The dining setting may use soft lighting, fewer distractions and simple, high-contrast table settings; staff can offer prompts and supportive dining tools. Residents may also take part in small meal-related tasks, such as folding napkins or arranging centerpieces. Third-party room listings describe private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, cable television and Wi-Fi in apartments.
The community’s care coordination information describes support with chronic conditions and follow-up with healthcare providers. Nearby services listed in the area include a hospital, an oncology provider and a pharmacy, as well as restaurants. Caregiver languages listed include English and Spanish.
- Starting at
- $5,000/mo
- Care options
- 2 available
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- Community reviews
- 114
Key amenities
Pool & outdoor spaces
Garden
Fitness & wellness
Fitness programs
Housekeeping
Housekeeping and linen services
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Social activities
Community-sponsored activities
Staff & support
12-16 hour nursing
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- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Air-conditioning
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Beauty salon
- Cable
- Community operated transportation
- Community-sponsored activities
- Computer center
- Concierge services
- Coordination with health care providers
- Dementia waiver
- Diabetes diet
- Dining room
- Fitness programs
- Fitness room
- Fully furnished
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Hospice waiver
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Meal preparation and service
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Move-in coordination
- Outdoor space
- Planned day trips
- Private bathrooms
- Resident-run activities
- Scheduled daily activities
- Small library
- Special dietary restrictions
- Specialized memory care programming
- Telephone
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (medical)
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
- Transportation to doctors appointments
- Wellness center
- Wifi
Care options available
Memory Care
Specialized support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Learn more“Truly a blessing. Staff and facility are amazing. The fact that my family member is truly safe, bathing, getting fed, correct medicine on time, and rehab shows. Best decision ever!”
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Pricing & residences
Monthly rates starting at
$5,000 / month
Rates and availability can change. Ask the community for a personalized quote and details about included services.
| Residence | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
| Residence | $5,000 |
Resident & family reviews
4.5 · 114 reviewsTruly a blessing. Staff and facility are amazing. The fact that my family member is truly safe, bathing, getting fed, correct medicine on time, and rehab shows. Best decision ever!
My grandfather has been living at Brookdale Mandarin Central for over a year now and we love it. He’s comfortable, has a routine and most importantly, he is safe. The staff is amazing and friendly. We’ve had no complaints at all.
We enjoyed a Mardi Gras dinner tonight with family. Great atmosphere and good food.
More recent reviews
The facility is clean, the staff is attentive and caring.
My mother was a resident at Brookdale Mandarin Central for just over one year. She had dementia and needed help with medications. The place was okay most everyone was friendly but the issue that I had was that the AC in her room never functioned properly did not really put out cold air. Did complain about it they never really fixed the issue. Also the water in her kitchen area was a big problem as well that was never really fixed either. Other issues that I had was that they required us to provided them with gift cards for her to go on the bus for outings. They said it was for when they went to eat that they would use the gift card to pay, well that was not true as they did not take her out to eat for lunch and if they did she paid on her own Credit card. She did go the library and out for shopping and I think that they charged her for the bus rides! So, just to let everyone know be prepared for them to ask you to purchase gift cards for your love ones and make sure it goes to where they say as I did not see that. Other things is with dementia they lose their appetite as they start to lose weight. I think that they need to be more aware of the eating habits of their residents and follow up with family! They did not do this and she passed away just recently from not eating. I think if they would have informed us could have gotten her some appetite stimulant and she might have lived a little longer.
The staff at Brookdale have been absolutely wonderful in caring for my grandmother. They go above and beyond to make sure she feels safe, comfortable, and respected every day. The team is patient, attentive, and truly takes the time to connect with her, which gives our whole family peace of mind. It’s clear they genuinely care about the residents, and we’re so grateful to have her in such a supportive environment.
Marice is a tremendous help! She provided excellent customer service, took her time with us, and showed that she really managed our needs.
What we like the most about Brookdale Mandarin is that they're always friendly, caring, compassionate towards residents and their families. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
What families highlight
- Memory-care specialization and Alzheimer’s-focused programming
- Compassionate, knowledgeable caregiving staff
- Strong nursing and clinical services
- Engaging, varied activity program
- Frequent offsite outings and community events
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