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Brookdale Avondale

4455 Merrimac Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210

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5.0 out of 5 stars

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Everybody seems to give 100%. Rooms are more than large enough. Every time I have seen dinner it looked like a high class restaurant.

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Brookdale Avondale

About the facility

Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, you can find Brookdale Avondale conveniently close to many physician’s offices, banks, restaurants, and shopping centers. As a single-story building, residents are able to move a little bit easier around the community. However, assistance with mobility, as well as with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and grooming, are provided when they’re needed.

Here, each resident is provided with a comprehensive care package that includes an assessment and a detailed plan. Care plans are flexible and will be adjusted accordingly if needs change over time. Best of all, there are no surprise costs, and you will not pay for a service you don’t truly need. Residents and families can also find peace of mind knowing that trained team members are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to any emergencies. Keypad entries and a 24-hour security system have also been installed.

At Brookdale Avondale, residents can receive a higher level of care and the benefit of care coordination overseen by a registered nurse through the exclusive Brookdale HealthPlus program. The Brookdale Care Manager (RN) can serve as medical advocate for residents and assist with organizing care...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living

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Amenities

at Brookdale Avondale

Healthcare Services

  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • High Acuity Care

Meals & Dining

  • Pureed Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • International Cuisine

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Private Bath
  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • Meeting Room

Recreational areas

  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Activities

  • Community Service Organizations
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Well Programs

Reviews

for Brookdale Avondale

8.6 out of 10
Review Score54 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.6
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Care Services
4.6
Staff
4.8
Meals & Dining
4.2
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.4

A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Avondale with 8.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Avondale has 54 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.

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Walter P

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 24, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review 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.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 6, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review 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.

EM

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 11, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for Brookdale Avondale

The friendliness of the staff is what stood out. I would recommend to others.

Laura Shimer

Assisted Living

Toured community

March 3, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

While 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.

Holly S

Assisted Living

Toured community

February 18, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Staff
5.0

Seems quite homey. Dogs in the main room were pleasing. Very clean and comfortable. Lovely outdoor courtyard with grill.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 17, 2025

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Brookdale 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 trying times of their lives. The expectation is that the experience is sincere, warm, caring and structured. The end result was advantageous and manipulative. A vast majority of the population is currently in need of end of life care, currently covered at cash value. In a down- turned economy there is a need for truth and respect to assist people who may need to dissolve life savings to care for seniors. Please pass my thoughts along to other facilities that might make the same mistake

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 30, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Brookdale Avondale

One level smaller community and friendly staff. This senior living is for my Aunt with dementia. I would recommend to others.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 21, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Brookdale Avondale

Brookdale Avondale staff are some of the kindest, most welcoming people I've ever met, especially in the medical field. [name removed], the Sales Rep was so kind and genuine from from the beginning and the same kind person every time I see him. They truly get it! That's not just some elderly person that needs a place to stay...she's my mama! My heart! [name removed], the Health and Wellness Director. From the day she met my mother and me for the evaluation, she was so kind and so gentle. You could tell from the start that her heart is in it and that she truly loves her residents. (I'm not quite sure when she eats or sleeps because she always seems to be there at Brookdale.) I know I must drive her crazy with calls and texts, but she never lets it show and that's comforting. [name removed], Executive Director, she's been so kind and helpful with question and paperwork that mama' long term care insurance requires. I was so confused trying to fill out the forms myself and when I reached out for assistance she didn't hesitate to sit right down and help me. That really means a lot to. And when mama was in the hospital she and [name removed] reached out to check on her. The facility is very nice, but the people that work there make it cozy and welcoming! I haven't met a staff member yet that wasn't kind and caring.

Carol S

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 12, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Attentive, friendly staff

Very comfortable, friendly place. Staff are attentive and work to please. Food could be more catered to residents taste but they have worked hard to provide food he enjoys. A few more activities and off site visits could be provided. A very caring and safe facility.

Susan L

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 3, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Brookdale Avondale Review

My mom was there for a 2 week respite stay only. She has since passed away. I would highly recommend Brookdale Avondale to anyone who asks. Everyone was warm and welcoming and mom felt very comfortable there. I had no concerns with how she was treated.

JF

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 12, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Brookdale Avondale

The community is very welcoming. The regular staff who have been there since mom moved in, know us all by name, so it feels very engaging. Like everywhere right now, there is increased staff turnover, luckily Mom does not have memory issues, thus she picks up names of new people quite quickly. However, she misses those who have left. We would definitely recommend Brookdale/Avondale on Merrimac to anyone who asked us.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 18, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

I would recommend. The staff and leadership of the specific location are overall wonderful and very loving.

Within just three months of moving my grandmother in, in 2022 they raised the initial price of [fee removed] to [fee removed], which I had to rally against with corporate as that felt quite unethical bringing us in and then fine print somewhere I missed allowing such an increase. They have raised the rate each year in a similar way and I've had to push back as she doesn't have any funds to support paying more. Her bill is now at [fee removed]. That is my only complaint- otherwise the leadership of this particular place is kind and the staff overall are very kind to my grandmother, although she complains about a lot of carbs and lack of fresh fruits and veggies in meals.

Carol W

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 19, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Very Helpful Staff

The staff at Brookdale Avondale are very helpful and responsive. They are also very professional. We are very happy that we were able to move my mother-in-law to Brookdale Avondale. The food is great too.

LD

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 19, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Well Kept and Friendly

The facility is nice and well kept. The staff if very friendly and takes great care of my mom. She loves it here and enjoys the activities and food. She said, if she can't be in her own home that this is the next best thing.

Susan

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 18, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Recommended

Brookdale Avondale was a wonderful place. All of the employees were friendly and very welcoming. I would recommend this facility to others.

Leslie N

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 14, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Very attentive to mom's needs

As the daughter of a resident, I feel this is a good facility for my mother. The director, LPN, and staff are very attentive to Mom's needs. She would enjoy more intellectual activities being offered.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 7, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0

A Warm and Caring Environment

I have been so happy with everything about Brookdale Avondale. I moved my mom from another assisted living facility down the street and wish we had come here first. Everthing is so warm and they care.

Jim S

Assisted Living

December 4, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Senior Living Community for a friend or family member

Most of us will have the difficult decision of finding a senior living community for a friend or family member. I visited several in the Jacksonville, FL area. Brookdale Avondale was by far in my opinion, the most attractive for the cost and amenities. The staff is very inviting from the management on down. When you visit a loved one, whether it's two times a week or 50 times, the atmosphere is always cordial. When you ring the bell at the secured front door whoever opens it always has a pleasant disposition. Location was another positive, the campus is surrounded by oak trees and manicured landscaping. Occasionally you'll get to see ducks and ducklings roaming around from the bedroom window. There's shopping less than 10 minutes from. the campus. with a large grocery store and several restaurants. I highly recommend Brookdale Avondale. I don't think you'll be disappointed..

WILLIAM CONRAD EUROM

Assisted Living

Toured community

November 28, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

The facility is in a wonderful location, is well maintained, and very clean. It has a at home atmosphere. The staff, especially [name removed], were exceptionally helpful and informative. It was also far more affordable that I thought was possible.

Michelle H

Assisted Living

Toured community

November 26, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

I recently had a tour with [name removed] and to say I was impressed is an understatement. In looking for assisted living for my parent, Avondale exceeded my expectations. The rooms, living areas, dining room and courtyard were cozy, clean, well kept and reasonably priced. The residents have plenty of activities and a lovely dining area.

Brookdale Avondale

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