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Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living
4.7 (52 reviews)Jacksonville, FL
Independent Living and Assisted Living in Jacksonville, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.
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Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The community’s options listing includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and senior apartments; it is also classified as an independent living and retirement community. The directory’s accompanying descriptions characterize assisted living as support with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, or medication management, and memory care as specialized support for memory-related conditions. Independent living is framed for older adults seeking an active lifestyle, while senior apartments are described as maintenance-free housing with access to social activities. The community is described as close to shopping and recreational facilities.
One- and two-bedroom apartments are listed. Features noted inside the apartments include full kitchens, walk-in showers, Wi-Fi, and a washer and dryer. Housekeeping is listed separately among the community’s services and amenities. The apartment details cover cooking, bathing, internet access, and laundry within the living space, while housekeeping is another listed service. The available descriptions do not specify whether each feature or housekeeping arrangement applies to every apartment or living option.
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Dining information lists meals and restaurant-style dining, along with a coffee shop. The community’s listings therefore include both apartment kitchens and shared dining facilities. They do not provide menus, dining hours, or details on how meal arrangements vary by living option. Transportation and resident parking are also listed, covering two practical aspects of getting around and keeping a vehicle at the community. Routes and scheduling are not described.
Shared indoor facilities include a library, lounge, and game room. A beauty and barber shop is also listed. These spaces appear alongside recreational options such as billiards, cards and games, and movies, offering several types of indoor leisure in the community’s amenity list. The descriptions do not give opening hours or an activity calendar, so they do not establish when particular rooms or activities are available.
Outdoor and fitness amenities include a swimming pool, courtyard, patio, and walking path. The listings also name outdoor activities, a fitness center, and fitness programming. This brings together outdoor features and designated exercise facilities alongside the community’s indoor common areas. No details are given about fitness class formats, pool access, or the timing of outdoor activities.
Activity listings include art programs and an arts and crafts room, as well as social events and community outings. Billiards, cards and games, and movies add indoor recreation to the activity mix, while the walking path and outdoor activities are listed among outdoor amenities. The information presents these as community offerings but does not state how often programs occur or which living options include particular activities.
- Starting at
- $5,204/mo
- Care options
- 2 available
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Housekeeping and linen services
Transportation
Community operated transportation
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24-hour call system
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- 24-hour call system
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Air-conditioning
- Beauty salon
- Cable
- Cafe
- Community operated transportation
- Community-sponsored activities
- Computer center
- Concierge services
- Dining room
- Family private dining rooms
- Fitness programs
- Fitness room
- Fully furnished
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Internet
- Kitchenettes
- Meal preparation and service
- Move-in coordination
- Outdoor space
- Pet friendly
- Planned day trips
- Private bathrooms
- Resident-run activities
- Scheduled daily activities
- Small library
- Spa
- Swimming pool
- Telephone
- Transportation arrangement
- Wellness center
- Wifi
Care options available
Independent Living
Independent residences with community amenities and opportunities to stay active and connected.
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“Finding the right place for your parents is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make, and it can feel overwhelming. After exploring 7 different communities, we chose Discovery Village at Deerwood, and it has truly been one of the best decisions our family has made. Seeing my mom happy, thriving, and genuinely enjoying this…”
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Pricing & residences
Monthly rates starting at
$5,204 / month
Rates and availability can change. Ask the community for a personalized quote and details about included services.
| Residence | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
| Shared room | $5,204 |
| One bedroom | $6,244 |
| Studio | $6,765 |
Resident & family reviews
4.7 · 52 reviewsFinding the right place for your parents is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make, and it can feel overwhelming. After exploring 7 different communities, we chose Discovery Village at Deerwood, and it has truly been one of the best decisions our family has made. Seeing my mom happy, thriving, and genuinely enjoying this season of life fills our hearts with gratitude. She starts many mornings with coffee in the dining room, chatting with friends she now considers family, before heading off to one of the daily activities she looks forward to—whether it’s a fitness class, a card game, or…
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Finding the right place for your parents is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make, and it can feel overwhelming. After exploring 7 different communities, we chose Discovery Village at Deerwood, and it has truly been one of the best decisions our family has made. Seeing my mom happy, thriving, and genuinely enjoying this season of life fills our hearts with gratitude. She starts many mornings with coffee in the dining room, chatting with friends she now considers family, before heading off to one of the daily activities she looks forward to—whether it’s a fitness class, a card game, or an art session where she’s rediscovered her love of painting. There’s always something going on, and she never feels like her days are empty or lonely. She has made wonderful friends, stays active, and has a beautiful home she is proud to call her own—warm, welcoming, and full of life. There’s no greater peace of mind than knowing she is safe, cared for, and surrounded by people who truly know her, notice her, and treat her with kindness. The food deserves special mention. Chef Ben prepares fresh, delicious meals every day, and you can taste the difference in every bite. My mom often tells us about the themed dinners, like Italian night or Sunday brunch, where residents gather, laugh, and linger over dessert and coffee. The aromas alone are comforting and inviting, and it truly feels like dining in a wonderful restaurant rather than a typical retirement community. Most importantly, it’s the people who make Discovery Village so special. The staff treats residents with genuine warmth, dignity, and compassion. You see it in the way they greet my mom by name each morning, the patience in their voices when someone needs a little extra help, and the thoughtful touches—like remembering her favorite seat or checking in when she misses an activity. It’s clear they don’t just do their jobs—they truly care, and that means everything. If you’re searching for an independent living community for someone you love, I can’t recommend Discovery Village at Deerwood highly enough. It has been such a blessing to our family, and we are deeply grateful to everyone there for making our mom feel so at home, so valued, and so genuinely happy.
While this is very nice establishment their priority is profit over people....dozens of residents are moving out because they have increased their rates by 10-25% in just one year. They take advantage of elderly knowing they are on a fixed income and would rather not move again. My mother has to leave because of the increase and the hassle to do so is so significant. I would never recommend someone living here. Money is more important than care for their residents. Stay away.
Once they suck you in with a teaser lease amount they will raise your rent each year...right now many people are being raised by 10-15% a year! They have a waiting list and know old people are on fixed incomes, so they take advantage of them. Really regret moving my mom he re. Profits comes before people here...
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Good evening to each and everyone My name is Ken Turner I am a new resident in the community I have not got there yet but I signed up for this community this is truly have been such a great great community from Lori to the other young lady that with her and Kim they are very professional they know how to talk to people they'll make you feel right at home and you have not got there yet I recommend this community to anybody because I've been to other communities and I have not feel this much love and been treated with the utmost respect I want to let you all know first hand what I have experience by talking with them on yesterday now I'm happy that I pick this community I moved to this area because my late wife always want to move to Florida and I did what she wanted me to do That's all I have to say about it I want to thank them so much for being very professional and treating me with the utmost respect
For two years, I was at an assisted living facility here and did not need the extra care that comes with it. After that time, I decided to move to an independent living facility and visited a number of possible locations. Discovery Village is the newest and most impressive, although their assisted living / memory care unit is a separate building and less impressive. I decided to come here and it has been fine - apartment is pleasant, I have a balcony ( very important ) and the food is good - also hours of dining are more flexible, which is another benefit. I recommend this independent living at DV for anyone who can take care of themselves, but I would look elsewhere for assisted living or memory care if needed.
I'm so very happy I found this place for my parent. I just couldn't have picked a better place. He's blossomed here and truly loves it.
The staff is wonderful. The food is very good. The apartments are beautiful. The facilities are very clean. Very happy here. Residence are friendly. Many many activities to choose from on a daily basis. It's like living on a cruise ship.
The staff is very friendly and accommodating and there are services like OT and PT plus a Nurse Practitioner who is available depending on a persons insurance. There are 1and 2 bedroom apt's available. Options for sizes. 3 story building with w elevators. Lots of amenities like housekeeping, bistro, dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Exercise room with equipment and daily classes. Silver Sneakers Program. Beauty Salon and PT office and therapists available for OT. Several games offered and Movie Nights with refreshments, a Bistro with food and weekly entertainment and no charge up to 10 miles for Dr's, Dentists and personal shopping outings. Also rides to restaurants and Jax Symphony,Theators plus a Lunch Bunch Outing every month to different restaurants.
What families highlight
- Friendly, accommodating staff
- On-site therapy services and nurse practitioner
- Access to in-house physicians
- Varied apartment options (1–2 bedroom) with balconies
- Multiple dining venues and flexible dining hours
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