The Best Memory Care Communities in Saint Johns County, FL

"My mother has moved into Sodalis Jacksonville. I like the fact it is a small community, and I like its interior. The staff has been there for the long term. Those are the biggest reasons why we chose them. I have tried their food. It is assisted living facility food, but I know that everything is prepared fresh from scratch, so that's really good. Personally, I would like it to have a little bit more flavor, but a lot of older people don't like that. Otherwise, it's great. We didn't do the efficiency room for my mother, but we did the one-up. Square-footage wise it's very roomy. She has two windows, a bathroom that's wheelchair-accessible, and spacious closets. Right now, they're providing furniture for us, because she is only supposed to be there for a short time. Overall, I think the staff is great."

"We went to Camellia at Deerwood for my ward. We liked everything about it, the staff, the availability of activities, and the socialization. The staff was very professional and engaging. They talked to the ward to see what her likes and dislikes were. They have a dining room where they come and take your order. They have waiters and you get to order from a menu, three meals a day. The rooms are nice and everything is airy. Everything is nicely carpeted, cleaned, and painted. My ward, who I took, has been adamant about not moving at all. And before we left, she said, "I like this place.""

"The staff at this facility is fully involved in caring for their clients. From my personal observation, they focus on clearly making each client comfortable based on their personal needs, preferences, and interests. My wife was there but a short time, but I was very comfortable with the caring and professional atmosphere. They put our entire family at ease. John D. Smith"

"HarborChase of Mandarin was clean, light, airy, and spacious. They had lots of activities and amenities. The salesperson was very patient, very understanding, and answered a lot of our questions. The apartments were clean, also airy, and had lots of natural light. The kitchens were a little large. They do Bible studies, they had a book club, a men's club, a gym and workout area, a movie theater, a lounge bar, a billiard room, outdoor activities, an outdoor kitchen, two outdoor seating areas, and gardens."

"I went to Brookdale Mandarin Central. They were very nice, very good, and thorough with their touring. We appreciate it. It's very clean and very nice. Everything is in good repair. The residents seemed happy, nice, and clean. We've been to some other nursing homes before and this is pretty nice, so we liked it."

"My friend has moved into The Cove at Marsh Landing. They're clean, well-maintained, and very friendly. The day that we brought her in, they made her feel special, so I was ecstatic about that. The staff is very friendly, very cooperative, and very helpful. She's been very happy with the food. Yesterday, she told me she loved it. She and her girlfriend both enjoyed it. They have a gym, a hair salon, and a nail salon. They have a whole bunch of different activities. The other day, when I was there, somebody was performing, singing, and playing music. I like the presentation, I like the appearance, I like the friendliness of the people, and it was a good quality for the money."

"My father moved to Wyndham Lakes in Jacksonville. He is there for independent living, and we like that he has his own room. The cleanliness is pretty good, and the staff has great communication. I haven't eaten there, but he said the food is okay. They have a gathering room, a little store, a piano room, and a game room. It also has a covered walking area. There are a lot of things my dad could do to get out."

"I looked at Cypress Village. That was nice. I like it but it costs a fortune to get in there. The grounds are beautiful, the apartments are nice, the services are good but too expensive. The person who accommodated me during the tour, she's very good."

"We're planning to move Mom into Brookdale Crown Point. What I liked is that it is solely focused on memory care. It doesn't have any assisted living residents. We liked the director. We loved the fact that she knows everything about all the residents there and seems to be so involved and caring in their care. We love the grounds, the way the rooms are, the way they have these beautiful walkways and butterfly gardens and nice patio courtyard. Everything looked very clean and well taken care of. It's a very homelike community. It feels like a big family home instead of a nursing home. I loved their menu. They showed us what they have for food for the residents. I liked the fact that the residents seemed truly happy and well taken care of. The maintenance was perfect. The rooms seemed very orderly and clean. The staff seemed amazing. They seemed like they truly cared about the residents, and they took good care of them. They also know everything about them. The residents were gathered in the main room watching a show and doing karaoke. The food looked like food that would be served in a high-end restaurant. We liked the way that the facility was situated. It had nice, wide hallways, common rooms and the actual bedrooms. They all seemed clean and taken care of. The outside area was beautiful, where the residents can go and sit and enjoy the weather. It stood out from the other ones that we visited."

"My mom will stay where she is at, which is here. We just worked some other financial things out to make it more affordable. It's a wonderful place, and we don't want her to leave. The food is good, it is not 100% like home, but they do a nice job. The staff members are the best ever. Everyone is just amazing. This place is the best we have been at. They have lots of activities. They have the regular arts and crafts, exercise, music, and speakers. They do a wonderful job, they don't ever slack on anything, and they really provide great care. Most everything is inside, but they have a garden type place that they can go out, and there's a gazebo and a courtyard, too."

"The Windsor at San Pablo was a beautiful place. The room and everything they showed us looked beautiful. They just couldn't take my mother in. She needed too much care, but everybody I talked to seemed very friendly and very helpful."

"I toured Brookdale Southside. It's a resort. If I were being retired and looking for that, I would put that at the top of the list. It has a pool. It has everything. The staff who gave the tour was very professional and detailed, and focused on what your needs are and what you're looking for. They're very compassionate. I've seen a couple of the residents' rooms and the model. It's very detailed, very clean, and perfect for what you need."

"Seagrass Village of Fleming Island is a very nice place. I chose that one because in the little area my father can go in and out by himself when he is able. The other place that I looked at, they had to take him out to the little area. I know he likes to be outside a lot, and it was a nice place to sit outside. They all seem very helpful there. The apartments are clean, neat, and not too big. He has his own bathroom and a nice closet area. They allowed us to bring him a mini fridge, as long as we were the ones responsible for it and taking care of it. It doesn't have a living room and all that. It's just basically a bedroom with a bathroom in it. They seem to have a lot of activities. It's nice and clean and decorated. He's in the hospital for three weeks out of the month, but still he has to pay the full amount, and I know part of what he pays is for assisted living."

"It was a very nice facility with lovely rooms, lots of activities, and nice common areas. The staff was very attentive. The food service looked wonderful. The only reason I ruled this one out was that the other facility I looked at was so much closer for me to visit. I absolutely recommend this community to others."