Park Ridge Nursing Center

Park Ridge Nursing Center earned an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score and puts it well above most nursing homes nationwide. That overall rating is a composite built from three separate scores, so it reflects how the facility performs across inspections, staffing, and actual resident health outcomes together. The health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer or less serious problems here than at the typical facility. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which tells you nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than average, an important detail when your loved one needs consistent, attentive care day to day.

Where Park Ridge really stands out is its 5-star quality measures rating, the top score possible. This one is based on 15 clinical indicators tracking things like how residents are doing physically and medically over time, such as whether people are maintaining mobility, avoiding infections, or experiencing unnecessary pain. A perfect score here suggests that residents are genuinely faring better than at most other facilities, not just on paper but in real, measurable health outcomes. Taken together, these three ratings paint a picture of a facility that performs consistently well across the board, which is exactly what families want to see when making this kind of decision.

Park Ridge Nursing Center provides about 4.31 total nurse hours per resident each day, which is actually higher than what most Florida nursing homes offer at an average of 3.87 hours. That means residents here generally get a bit more hands-on care time throughout the day, whether that's help with meals, mobility, or personal hygiene. However, one area worth noting is registered nurse coverage. RNs are the most highly trained nurses on staff and handle more complex medical decisions, and Park Ridge logs about 0.40 RN hours per resident daily compared to the state average of 0.52. In practical terms, that gap means the facility may rely more on LPNs and CNAs to fill the day, which is common in many nursing homes but is something families should ask about, especially if their loved one has more involved medical needs. Overall, the staffing picture here is a mixed one, stronger on total care hours but lighter on RN presence than the typical Florida facility.

Park Ridge Nursing Center has a solid inspection track record. It holds a 4 out of 5 star health inspection rating from the government, which puts it above average compared to many facilities. Just as importantly, it has no penalties on record and has never been fined, meaning inspectors have not found issues serious enough to result in formal government action. For families, this is a reassuring sign that the facility has generally been meeting care standards without the kind of repeated problems that lead to citations and fines. No inspection history is perfect, and it is always worth asking questions during a tour, but there are no red flags here to be concerned about. You can compare this facility's record against others in Jacksonville on the Jacksonville nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and how does that change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your direct care staff been working here, and what is your turnover rate over the past year?
3. If my loved one had a fall or a sudden change in condition overnight, what is the exact process for notifying our family, and who makes that call?
4. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and walk me through any deficiencies that were cited and what you did to fix them?
5. What does a typical weekday actually look like for a resident who does not want to join group activities, and how do staff support someone who prefers to keep to themselves?
6. If my loved one has a complaint or feels uncomfortable telling staff something, who outside of your own team can they contact, and how do you make sure residents know that option exists?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.