Riverside Presbyterian Apartments in Jacksonville, Florida, gives seniors aged 62 and older a comfortable place to live with affordable rent, where the units go from studio up to two-bedroom layouts ranging in size from 310 to 478 square feet, and every apartment has one bathroom, so folks looking to downsize or stay independent find options for different needs. You'll find that rent covers water, electricity, heat, and even internet, which really helps keep monthly bills simple, and there's air conditioning in each unit, which makes a real difference during Florida summers. The property sits in the Riverside's Five Points area, so you'll find shops, restaurants, parks, churches, and medical offices within walking distance, and the location's got a medium noise level outside, so those who want city life might find themselves comfortable here.
There's off-street parking, the building's gated and fenced for safety, and 24-hour security's on site so you have peace of mind, while the sidewalks are wide, there are trees planted all around, and the garden has a white trellis, decorative statues, and a courtyard with benches, picnic tables, and a gazebo for spending calm afternoons outside. The building doesn't allow pets and has laundry rooms available, so those used to shared laundry will know what to expect, and each unit includes cable TV, with Wi-Fi available in the common spaces, so staying in touch or watching favorite shows isn't hard. There's more on-site like a thrift store, a barber and beauty shop, a fitness center, and a game room, so you always have ways to stay active or look after yourself without leaving the grounds, and the community has group activities, arts and crafts, social gatherings, and wellness programs, including a well-being program called My W Life that helps residents make positive lifestyle choices.
Riverside Presbyterian Apartments offers a range of care, including independent living for those who want privacy and freedom, assisted living with help for daily needs like medications, bathing, dressing, and chores, plus nursing home services and memory care for folks with dementia or Alzheimer's, and they bring in nurses, podiatrists, and therapists for residents who need extra medical help. Staff provide personal care with everything from wound care to laundry or walking assistance, and they'll help with shopping and scheduled transportation, especially for medical appointments, so even if you don't drive, you can get where you need to go without worry. The community makes sure there's a dining room serving meals and dining options if you don't feel like cooking in your own kitchen or kitchenette, and there's a focus on making sure every resident feels safe and cared for, with features like sprinkler systems and handicap-accessible spaces.
Flood risk is moderate in this area, but wildfire risk is minimal, so there are some things to consider with storms, though there are disaster recovery resources and safety programs in place, and the management team keeps up with repairs and maintenance. Riverside Presbyterian Apartments is part of Westminster Communities of Florida and connects with the Presbyterian Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, giving the community benefits and access to aging information, group purchasing, and university partnerships for lifelong learning activities. The dollars stretch further here, as units are priced from $679 to $701, meant to be affordable for seniors with low to moderate incomes, and people say the staff are friendly and the maintenance is attentive, which helps keep the day-to-day running smoothly for those living here.
