Westminster Woods On Julington Creek

Westminster Woods on Julington Creek earned an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which puts it in the "much above average" category nationally. That overall score is a composite that pulls together three separate ratings, each looking at a different piece of what daily life and care actually look like inside the facility.

The Health Inspection rating came in at a perfect 5 stars, meaning state inspectors found very few, if any, significant problems during their visits - a reassuring sign that the facility is being run safely and according to the rules. The Quality Measures rating is also 5 stars, which reflects strong outcomes across 15 clinical indicators like fall rates, pressure wounds, and how well residents maintain their mobility and function - in other words, residents here tend to fare well physically. Staffing landed at 4 stars, which is still above average and means nurses are spending more time with residents than at most facilities, even if it falls just short of the highest tier. For families, the overall picture here is genuinely encouraging - this is a facility that performs well across the board, and there are no obvious weak spots that would give you reason for concern.

Westminster Woods on Julington Creek comes in above the Florida average on staffing, which is worth noting if consistent hands-on care matters to your family. Registered nurses here average about 0.87 hours per resident each day, compared to the statewide average of 0.52 hours across Florida senior care facilities. That gap might sound small in numbers, but in practice it means residents at Westminster Woods are more likely to have a trained RN available when a medication question comes up, a health change needs to be assessed, or a family member wants a knowledgeable point of contact. Total nurse hours, which include aides and other nursing staff, come in at 3.94 hours per resident per day versus the Florida average of 3.87, so that side is fairly close to typical. Overall, the RN coverage stands out as a genuine strength here, though staffing numbers are always worth asking about directly during a tour since daily conditions can vary.

Westminster Woods on Julington Creek has a clean record when it comes to government oversight. The facility holds a 5-out-of-5 star rating for health inspections, and there are no penalties or fines on record at all. For families doing their homework, that kind of track record is genuinely reassuring - it suggests the facility has consistently met state and federal standards without running into the serious problems that tend to trigger financial penalties. No record is perfect forever, and it is always worth visiting in person and asking questions, but there is nothing in this facility's inspection history that should give you pause. 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 typically care for during a day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do to keep turnover low?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night?
4. How do you handle a situation where a resident or family member has a serious complaint about the care being given?
5. What does a typical day actually look like for a resident who needs help with bathing, eating, and getting around?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the last two years, and can I see the most recent state inspection report?

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