University Crossing Skilled Nursing - Brooks Rehabilitation sits in Jacksonville, Florida, next to an inpatient hospital on Beach Blvd. and University Blvd., where you get both short-term and long-term care, rehab, and nursing services in a three-story building with 111 beds and 82,000 square feet of space, and they've got private rooms in all facilities. They take people coming out of the hospital who need help getting better after things like brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, surgery, falls, or other illnesses, and you'll find the place set up to handle recovery from heart problems or cancer too. You'll see a full team here-there are in-house doctors, licensed nurses, CNAs, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, case managers, social services, registered dietitians, activity managers, along with wound care specialists and folks focused on recovery after tough injuries.
University Crossing is part of Brooks Rehabilitation and belongs to the Plus Care Network, keeping families and doctors connected and informed. They're proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission, awarded 5-star quality care by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and you'll notice U.S. News & World Report marks them "high performing," ranking them in the top 19% for skilled nursing care, and they've also got the Quality Bronze Award from the American Health Care Association. There's a focus on personalized recovery plans, offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with access to state-of-the-art gyms and special Neuro Recovery Centers for exercise and rehab, and you can go to the gym up to six days per week, so you get plenty of chance to work on your strength and balance.
The services really run the whole range, from 24-hour nursing care, medication help, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, post-surgical and wound care, IV therapy, tube or gastrostomy feeding, oxygen and nebulizer treatments, catheter and drain management, and bowel or bladder training, to care for folks recovering from brain injury, strokes, or heart issues. You can get help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, moving from bed to chair, meals, or just getting around, and they have nutrition help including special diets, allergy-sensitive options, plus food cooked by professional chefs, either in a big community room or restaurant-style setting.
Amenities include private bathrooms, air conditioning, furnished rooms, cable TV, kitchenettes, phone in the room, and Wi-Fi. There are spaces where residents gather together like a library, game room, arts room, wellness room, and outdoor areas for walks, plus daily events, movie nights, fitness programs, and activities that bring everyone together, including some that are run by the residents themselves. You'll also notice safety is a priority-they've got a 24-hour call system, regular housekeeping, laundry service, family support, transportation and parking.
If you or someone you care about has low vision, University Crossing works closely with an expert vision rehabilitation occupational therapist and an optometrist to help regain skills, offering low vision training and vocational rehab, using state-of-the-art equipment, and working together with local specialists. This place is part of a larger network, with other Brooks facilities in Jacksonville, and they accept Medicare and Medicaid, so insurance can often help cover the costs if folks qualify. Overall, University Crossing Skilled Nursing - Brooks Rehabilitation offers skilled nursing care with a focus on medical recovery, safety, therapy, and daily living help, with enough room and staff for people to take the time they need to get better.
