Taylor Manor

Taylor Manor sits at 6605 Chester Ave in Jacksonville, Florida, and has served older adults since 1988, helping those who are 62 and older and need moderate to low income housing with a place to call home, and, while folks can choose from one or two-bedroom ground level apartments at Taylor Villas or one-bedroom garden style apartments at Taylor Apartments, all are part of a quiet, gated community where there's a sense of safety from the controlled entry, wheelchairs roll through with ease, and every apartment comes ready with a monitored emergency call system just in case, which gives families a bit more peace of mind and helps residents feel a bit safer moving about. Staff are on site around the clock, so help is always nearby, and with Taylor Manor having things like dietary help, medication support, and assistance with bathing, dressing, and walking, residents who need more support can receive different levels of assisted living care, which covers everything from daily living to personal care, while those who need memory care services or skilled nursing-including short-term rehab or long-term care-can get it on campus at the Taylor Care Center. Folks live in private apartments with bathrooms, and they can bring their own things to decorate their space, or pick a furnished room, with options in the main building for un-furnished or furnished private rooms, plus cable or satellite TV service and electricity included in rent, which helps some keep their costs steady and the rooms a bit homier. There are washers and dryers in select Taylor Villas apartments, so doing laundry isn't a chore to haul across a big building, which matters for those not as spry as they once were, and for everyone else there's on-site laundry too, making life a bit easier for all. Residents who want to meet others can enjoy several community rooms, conversation spots for family visits, and a lounge, not to mention a fitness center, social and recreational activities, and even Resident Council events that make for a busy calendar if folks are interested, though nobody has to join if they'd rather not. Meals are available for a nominal charge every day, and kitchen staff plans for nutrition while residents can eat together in shared dining areas, so sitting down for lunch or supper never feels too lonely unless that's what someone wants. The facility welcomes small pets, keeps the grounds accessible for wheelchairs, and offers transportation to shopping, grocery stores, banks, and doctor appointments thanks to their bus and scheduled rides, so folks aren't stuck at home. There are even beauty and barber services on site, a library for quiet time, and outdoor patio areas for getting a bit of sun. Taylor Manor specializes in care for those with memory problems, featuring staff with experience in this area and a facility designed with safety and security in mind, and, with home health and therapy services available on campus for inpatient or outpatient needs, plus on-site physician services, it's possible for folks to get most of the medical help they need without leaving the property. Residents and families will need to budget for a security deposit, and age restrictions ensure a community of older seniors. Taylor Manor offers four levels of assisted care depending on a person's needs, while independent seniors can find a place in Taylor Apartments or Taylor Villas, knowing they have support close by if things change. The whole property, including the Taylor Residences community center, is a non-profit arrangement, aiming to make life manageable, social, and a bit safer for Jacksonville's older population.