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River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged

11401 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258 · Duval County

Ranked #1 nursing home in Florida by Newsweek. Skilled nursing, memory care, short & long-term rehab, adult day. Jacksonville: 904-260-1818

5.0CMS overall rating(904) 260-1818Visit website ↗
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Exceptional
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 93% full (167 of 180 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Jacksonville's top-rated skilled nursing communities

River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Jacksonville, FL, with 180 certified beds and an average of about 167 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.62 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.87 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.62 hrs/resident/day)
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No deficiencies at last standard survey
  • No federal fines on record

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Jacksonville for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
180
Avg. residents/day
167
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
105016

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$9,450–$12,230/mo (median $10,540)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Jacksonville prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
4.62
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.87
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
32%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
0
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2024-10-31
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (2 citations on record — showing the latest 2). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2021-04-29Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2021-04-29Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Memory care
  • Wellness programs
  • Gardens / walking paths

Location

11401 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Verified family reviews

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Common questions about River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged

How much does River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged cost?

River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Jacksonville, FL area typically runs $9,450–$12,230 per month (median $10,540, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged?

Staff provide about 4.62 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged?

River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged has 2 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-10-31). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged have availability?

Typically 93% full (167 of 180 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged offer?

River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged in Jacksonville, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 180 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Jacksonville.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

  1. 1
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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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