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Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
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Brookdale Avondale
4455 Merrimac Ave, Jacksonville, FL
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
★ 4.554 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Brookdale Avondale
A source-provided community description has not been published yet. Verified care, address, pricing, and availability facts remain below.
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
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4.5 out of 5 from 54 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveReview for Brookdale Avondale
Everybody seems to give 100%. Rooms are more than large enough. Every time I have seen dinner it looked like a high class restaurant.
★★★★★
PositiveReview for Brookdale Avondale
I would tell them that the community is small, quaint, clean staff are professional the dining facility. Food is amazing and they're very transparent.
★★★★★
PositiveReview for Brookdale Avondale
The friendliness of the staff is what stood out. I would recommend to others.
★★★★★
PositiveWhile I love Brookdale, I don't think it's appropriate for my mom. She needs more memory care than assisted living. [Name Removed] was amazing and we have an appointment for intake however I feel like my mom needs more.
★★★★★
PositiveSeems quite homey. Dogs in the main room were pleasing. Very clean and comfortable. Lovely outdoor courtyard with grill.
★★★★★
CriticalBrookdale Avondale
We would rate a 0. We never went to the facility. The physician stated [removed name] needed memory care. They stated they could enter her on their facility based on their assessment. Then sent me a bill for 8 k and 3 weeks later 11k. The physician's stated they had no authority to enter into an agreement that did not offer memory care to which [removed name] does not have the capacity to sign for and I do not have legal authority to sign for. This is not a way to assist people dealing with the most delicate and tr…
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Operator
- Brookdale
- Public price status
- Not publicly found
- Last source check
- September 5, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Special Dining Programs
- Guest Meals
- Vegetarian
- Low / No Sodium
- International Cuisine
- Pureed Meals
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Professional Chef
- Meals Provided
- Room Service
- Private Dining Room
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- High Acuity Care
- Memory Care
- Incontinence Care
- Medication Management
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Diabetic Care
Services & convenience
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
- Pet Care Available
- Dogs Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Cats Allowed
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Spanish
- English
Activities & engagement
- Art Classes
- Current Events Club
- Day Trips and Outings
- Karaoke
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Book Club
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Holiday Parties
- Other Religious Services
- Walking Club
- Bridge Club
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Activities Off-site
- Forever Fit
- Community Service Programs
- Light Therapy Programs
- Live Well Programs
- Community Service Organizations
- Trivia Games
- Live Musical Performances
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Tai Chi
- Gardening Club
- Choir / Singing Club
- Pet-focused Programs
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Cooking Classes
- Wii Bowling
- Bible Study Group
- Happy Hour
- Dances
- Wine Tasting
- Catholic Services
- Christian Services
- Activities On-site
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Birthday Parties
- Cooking Club
- Men's Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
Outdoor spaces
- Central Fireplace
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Computer or Media Center
- Library
- Barber Shop
- Private Bath
- Outside Patio
- Beauty Salon
- Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
- Game Room
- Piano or Organ
Apartment & room features
- Garden View
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Kitchenette
- Ground Floor Units
- Air Conditioned
- Handicap Accessible
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked September 5, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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