Pricing ranges from
    $4,411 – 5,293/month

    Bishop Christian Home

    1627 E 8th St, Jacksonville, FL, 32206
    4.3 · 6 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Caring staff but maintenance concerns

    I found the staff caring, friendly and safety-focused - Mary and George McGee were especially helpful and my dad is well cared for; there are celebrations, an open-door policy and residents seem happy. However I noticed upkeep and cleanliness issues (a foul smell and some unsanitary spots) and heard troubling reports about misuse of patients, theft of property and misleading advertising. Overall I appreciate the loving staff but the location and maintenance problems give me pause.

    Pricing

    $4,411+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,293+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.33 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Safety-focused staff and management
    • Celebrations and resident activities
    • Open-door policy
    • Love and respect shown to residents
    • Specific staff praised (Mary and George McGee)
    • Friendly, caring staff
    • Very clean facility (per multiple reviews)
    • Happy residents and positive resident feedback
    • Residents reported as well taken care of

    Cons

    • Alleged unsanitary conditions and strong odors
    • Allegations of misuse of patients
    • Allegations of theft of resident property
    • Claims of false advertising
    • Poor appearance and upkeep reported
    • Unfavorable location (mentioned by at least one reviewer)
    • Conflicting accounts and disputed reviews/photos

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the provided reviews is mixed but centers heavily on staff quality and care practices. A plurality of reviews emphasize compassionate, attentive staff and an environment where residents are happy and well cared for. Several reviewers specifically thank or praise named staff members (Mary and George McGee), and multiple comments describe staff as friendly, loving, safety-focused, and respectful. These positive comments also reference a generally clean facility and appreciative residents, suggesting that for many visitors or family members the day-to-day care and resident interactions are strong points.

    Staff and care quality emerge as the most consistently positive theme. Multiple summaries highlight that staff care about residents, that the facility demonstrates a safety focus in its management, and that residents participate in celebrations and activities. The mentions of an "open doors policy," celebrations with residents, and explicit expressions of love and respect indicate an emphasis on social engagement and resident dignity in several accounts. One review explicitly states that a reviewer’s parent was well taken care of, reinforcing the narrative of competent personal care among the positive reviews.

    Facility condition and upkeep, however, are the most conflicted area. Several reviews say the facility is "very clean" and praise the upkeep, while at least one review provides starkly opposite observations — describing unsanitary conditions, a "disgusting smell," and poor appearance. This divergence is significant because it represents a direct conflict in observable conditions; either different parts or times of the facility are being described, or perceptions/reliability of one or more reviews differ. The positive cluster around cleanliness and happy residents suggests that many observers find the environment acceptable or better, but the severe negative description cannot be ignored because it alleges basic hygiene problems.

    More serious are the allegations present in the negative summaries: misuse of patients, theft of property, and claims of false advertising. These are serious concerns when stated about any senior living community and considerably worsen the tone of the negative feedback. However, these serious allegations appear in a subset of the reviews and are not corroborated by the positive reviews included here. The presence of both glowing staff praise and severe accusations in other summaries creates a pattern of contested reputational claims rather than a uniform picture.

    Complicating interpretation is an explicitly defensive review that disputes the negative claims and asserts that provided photos are of the actual facility. That defensive tone and direct rebuttal indicates there is active disagreement among reviewers about accuracy and representation. It suggests either contested facts, differing standards of observation, or potential issues with how information (including photos) has been used in some reviews. One reviewer also noted they disliked the location, which is a relatively minor but concrete preference-based critique separate from care and facility quality.

    In summary, the dominant positive themes are strong staff engagement, individualized care, social activities, and several accounts of cleanliness and resident satisfaction. The dominant negative themes are severe and specific allegations regarding hygiene, property handling, and potential misrepresentation, plus at least one comment about location. These conflicting streams mean that a prospective resident or family should treat the overall picture as mixed: there are clear strengths related to staff and social environment, but there are isolated but serious negative claims that warrant further verification. Where possible, follow-up actions should include an in-person visit (preferably at multiple times of day), direct conversations with management about the allegations, requests for references from current residents’ families, and review of any inspection or licensing records to reconcile the contrasting accounts.

    Location

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    About Bishop Christian Home

    Bishop Christian Home sits in Jacksonville, FL, and has offered licensed care for 36 years. The facility supports up to 44 seniors and holds a state license, number 9129. Residents can choose assisted living, independent living, memory care, or dementia care. The staff runs the place as a corporation, and Ms. Mary McGee serves as President. Caregivers work around the clock with a set caregiver-to-resident ratio, following health and safety regulations and completing regular inspections. The staff includes nurses, though on-site medical services are limited, and they're able to help with some nursing needs like checking insulin and helping with two-person transfers. The home's wheelchair accessible, and the team helps residents who can't move on their own.

    The home provides both short-term respite care and long-term placements. Seniors here get meals served three times a day, with options for special diets, allergies, diabetes, and high blood pressure. A call system and emergency alerts cover the building, so someone can help at any hour. Staff helps with bathing, medication management, getting dressed, and moving from a bed to a wheelchair. Cleaning, laundry, and dry cleaning are included, along with weekly linen service. Rooms come furnished, and residents pick between private or shared bedrooms, all with cable TV, Wi-Fi, phone, and kitchenettes. The facility has common rooms, a dining room for restaurant-style meals, a small library, game rooms, and a beauty salon.

    Christian faith shapes daily life, so the community has religious events and spiritual support. Residents and staff join in worship and community activities. There's a focus on supporting mental wellness and fostering independence through individualized care plans. Seniors can take part in music programs, animal therapy, fitness classes, walks in the gardens, and arts and crafts. The grounds include gardens, patios, walking paths, and indoor parking. Scheduled shopping trips and social events fill the calendar, alongside movie nights and community gatherings.

    The facility accepts private pay, social security, veteran's benefits, and charges based on the level of care. Room and board include meals, laundry, and medication reminders, but extra personal care usually has extra fees. Bishop Christian Home offers both an AL Waiver and long-term diversion waiver program, so those who qualify can get extra help. Housekeeping, linen, meal service, and 24-hour staff make daily life easier for seniors. The place isn't BBB accredited, but it holds an A+ rating. The staff works to give every resident support, safety, and a sense of belonging within a Christian setting. Residents help run activities, and community-sponsored events build connections among those who live there.

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