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Brookdale Mandarin Central

10875 Old Saint Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL

Memory CareAssisted Living

5.061 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Brookdale Mandarin Central

Brookdale Mandarin Central provides personalized memory care services and support to residents and families in the vibrant city of Jacksonville, Florida. The community is designed to help residents thrive in a safe and homelike atmosphere. It includes secured entrances and exits, as well as a colorful enclosed garden and courtyard. Rest assured, staff members are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to any emergency situations. Keypad entries and an alert system are also used to provide safety for all. Brookdale’s staff members are trained in the latest dementia care techniques, and specialize in physical prompting and cueing to help residents maintain their independence. Each resident of the community is also assigned to a specific caregiver, in order to facilitate structure and familiarity. Here, you or your loved one can look forward to meaningful experiences through person-centered programming. A Brookdale HealthPlus ® Community Your loved one can also enjoy an abundance of benefits thanks to Brookdale HealthPlus, which offers on-site care coordination overseen by a registered nurse. Here, residents receive personalized care plans and assistance with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and more. Preventative health care services, such as annual wellness visits, immunizations, and health screenings are also provided to help avoid trips to doctors’ offices, or unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital stays. Brookdale’s Crossing program is designed to help residents in the early stages of dementia. It acts as a stepping stone between assisted living and memory care and provides a variety of engaging activities, like art and dance classes, journaling, and excursions to local museums. Transportation assistance to doctor’s appointments and events is also available, to help simplify your days. Brookdale’s concierge service can also assist with personal tasks or requests. Residents’ mealtimes are managed as well, and offer further opportunities for one-on-one support and socialization. Here, you can receive personalized dining assistance and choose meals from dementia-friendly menus. Your wants and needs come first, and Brookdale’s staff works hard to provide consistent, fun-filled days. Community Services and Amenities Join your peers for devotional services, fitness classes, and word games, or participate in the audiobook or music clubs. A well-stocked library, a game room, a beauty and barber shop, a therapy room, and a cozy fireside living room are all available for you to enjoy. And for a breath of fresh air, you can step outside and stroll along the community’s scenic walking paths, or simply relax in the screened lanai. Brookdale Mandarin Central also offers convenient postal services, and be sure to ask about the Personal Solutions delivery program. This helpful service can save you a trip to the store. Just submit a list of personal items you need, such as shampoo, toothpaste, or other necessities, and staff will deliver the items to your door privately, discreetly, and at no additional cost to you. Living Arrangements Residents can choose from four diverse apartment floor plans, ranging from 288 to 410 square feet, to embrace as their new home. Each homelike space includes plenty of natural window light, and can be decorated using any of your personal belongings, photographs, or favorite furniture. Before you move in, Brookdale’s team provides families and residents with a detailed guide, which includes suggested items that may simplify the transition. Enjoy your time in a welcoming environment, filled with friendly team members who are available to help each day, at Brookdale Mandarin Central. Care Types Offered Brookdale Mandarin Central is an assisted living facility which offers limited nursing services . In the state of Florida, these terms are defined as follows: Assisted Living Facility A facility that provides supervision of the activities of daily living, medications, and other similar services to residents in a homelike environment. These facilities can house one resident to hundreds of residents. Limited Nursing Services The assisted living facility can provide nursing services to residents. Brookdale Mandarin Central Inspection Reports Related: Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: What’s the Difference? Everything You Need to Know About the Cost of Memory Care

Family and resident feedback

5.0 out of 5 from 61 reviews

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★★★★★

Critical

Couldn’t eat because of the roaches and bugs in my room, restaurant wasn’t much better . The staff was mostly friendly when I did get to see them. However ,they have virtually no working transportation, and I feel captive in my own home

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Response from the community

We take your comments seriously and are committed to providing quality care and services to our residents. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have and hope you will contact our management team to discuss further.

January 22, 2026
Bill MJanuary 19, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Small homey place

My uncle has had excellent care here for over two years. He is very happy and the staff are very kind and attentive. He is more engaged and participates in activities and outings. The personal interaction and care is phenomenal.

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AnonymousDecember 29, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Great Place

We have had a family member here for over 4 years. She calls it home. Staff is very nice. [name removed] makes fabulous food she actually eats.

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Robin HNovember 3, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Excellent Place for Elderly

Facility is excellent. They take very good care of residents offer a goodly number of activities so residents are actives engaged.

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Arthur PNovember 3, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Top notch care, people that work here really care about the resident. No regrets in having my mother living at this facility.

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Jeff LNovember 3, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Delicious Dinner

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Kelly LAugust 26, 2025

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Memory Care, Assisted Living
Operator
Brookdale
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegetarian
  • Anytime Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Gluten-free
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • English
  • Spanish

Activities & engagement

  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Walking Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Current Events Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Well Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Forever Fit
  • Activities On-site
  • Christian Services
  • Catholic Services
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour
  • Bible Study Group
  • Dances
  • Wii Bowling
  • Cooking Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club

Outdoor spaces

  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Private Bath
  • Library
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Garden View
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Bath Tubs

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Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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