Jacksonville's #1 Skilled Nursing Home & Senior Living Campus
Welcome to River Garden Senior Services, where honoring our Mothers and Fathers has been our tradition for more than 80 years. Located in Mandarin on a serene 40-acre campus, we are dedicated to helping seniors live well—with services ranging from gracious independent living apartments to highly complex skilled nursing and rehabilitative care.
As a mission-driven, not-for-profit Jewish agency, we proudly serve people of all faiths with respect, purpose and connection. Consistently recognized as one of the nation’s finest senior living communities, we are here to support you and your family every step of the way.
Your generosity helps River Garden continue to provide exceptional care, dignity, and community for seniors of all backgrounds. Every donation directly supports vital programs and services that enrich lives every day. Join us in making a meaningful difference.
Discover a place where wellness thrives, community matters and tradition inspires
At River Garden, we are so very proud…
- to serve residents from diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds while maintaining an environment supportive of Jewish identity and informed by Jewish values
- to have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval
- to have earned of our 5-Star ratings by state and federal regulatory authorities
- that we are consistently identified as the area’s preeminent provider of senior care programs and services
Hear From Those We’ve Helped
Have questions about our care, services or campus? Whether you’re exploring options for yourself or a loved one, our compassionate team is ready to provide the guidance and information you need. Reach out today—we’d love to hear from you.
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