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Discovery Village at Deerwood

(904) 667-3500

About Discovery Village at Deerwood

Discovery Village at Deerwood is an assisted living community with memory care in Jacksonville, FL. It is licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration as an assisted living facility with a dementia care endorsement for up to 172 residents. Call the community to ask about availability, pricing and tours.

Community at a glance

Capacity

172 residents

State license

#11969507, Licensed

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Contact & location

10520 Validus Dr, Jacksonville, Florida 32256

(904) 667-3500

Florida inspection record

From the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), which licenses and inspects Discovery Village at Deerwood. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and inspection reports

Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration lists 5 deficiencies for Discovery Village at Deerwood: 1 Class I and 3 Class III, plus 1 unclassified.

1 of them was Class I or II, the classes for problems that put residents at real risk.

6 complaints against Discovery Village at Deerwood were substantiated.

The state issued 1 sanction or final order, with fines totaling $10,000.

Across 3,023 assisted living facilities in Florida, the average is 8.3 deficiencies, and 17% have none.

Deficiencies

5

Class I or II

1

Substantiated complaints

6

Fines

$10,000

Deficiencies by class

ClassCount
Class I1
Class II0
Class III3
Class IV0
Unclassified1

Classes are set by section 429.19, Florida Statutes. Each inspection report, with what inspectors found, is on the state's record.

License

AHCA file number
11969507
Licensed beds
172
Sanctions and final orders
1

Location

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10520 Validus DrJacksonville, FL 32256

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Jacksonville

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has Discovery Village at Deerwood had any violations?+

Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration lists 5 deficiencies, 1 of them Class I or II. Class I means an imminent danger, or a substantial chance of death or serious harm, to residents; Class II means a direct threat to residents' physical or emotional health, safety or security.

Have complaints against Discovery Village at Deerwood been substantiated?+

Florida's record shows 6 substantiated complaints against Discovery Village at Deerwood.

Has Discovery Village at Deerwood been fined?+

Yes. Florida's record shows 1 sanction or final order and fines totaling $10,000.

How much does assisted living cost?+

The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+

Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.

What's the difference from a nursing home?+

Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.

Senior living in Jacksonville Assisted Living in Florida Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026