Taylor Care Center

Taylor Care 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 built from three separate scores, each measuring something different, so it gives you a more complete picture than a single number alone.

On health inspections, the facility scored a perfect 5 stars, meaning state inspectors found very few or no significant problems during their visits - a strong sign that the facility is being run safely and that issues get caught and corrected. The quality measures rating also came in at 5 stars, which reflects strong outcomes across 15 clinical indicators like wound care, fall rates, and pain management - things that directly affect how residents feel and function day to day. Staffing landed at 4 stars, which is still above average and means residents are getting solid attention from nurses and aides, even if it falls just short of the top tier. Taken together, these scores suggest Taylor Care Center is a well-run facility that delivers consistent, high-quality care - and that's exactly what families should be looking for.

Taylor Care Center provides slightly more registered nurse time than the typical facility, with each resident receiving about 0.56 RN hours per day compared to the Florida average of 0.52. In practical terms, that small difference means a bit more time with a higher-skilled nurse each day, which can matter when a resident has complex medical needs. However, when you look at total nursing hours across all staff, the picture shifts. The facility comes in at 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, which falls below the Florida average of 3.87. That gap adds up across a full day, potentially meaning less hands-on help with things like bathing, meals, and mobility. Compared to many Florida nursing homes, Taylor Care Center holds its own on the RN side but has room to grow when it comes to overall staffing coverage. Families should weigh both numbers together, since the blend of skilled and support nursing time reflects what daily life actually looks like for residents.

Taylor Care Center has a clean track record when it comes to government oversight. The facility holds a 5-out-of-5 star health inspection rating, and there are no penalties or fines on record. For families doing their homework, that's a reassuring sign. It doesn't guarantee a perfect experience, but it does tell you that state and federal inspectors haven't found problems serious enough to warrant formal action. 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 does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here on average, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my family member had a fall or a sudden change in condition overnight, walk me through exactly what would happen and who would contact us.
4. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited and what you did to fix them?
5. How do you handle a resident who refuses a meal, misses activities, or starts to seem withdrawn - who notices that, and what do you actually do about it?
6. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who is mobile and social versus one who needs help with most daily tasks?

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