Long-term care is the decision families put off the longest — and the one that weighs the heaviest. You’re not choosing a rehab facility for six weeks. You’re choosing the place where your mother, father, or spouse will live for months or years. That means the quality of the room matters. The food matters. The staff matters. Whether your family member has something to look forward to each day matters. At Dolphin Pointe, every long-term resident has a private suite with a private bath — no shared rooms, no curtain dividers. Our dining room serves meals at real tables with tablecloths, not on trays at a bedside. Our activity calendar runs daily — social events, outdoor gatherings on the river, creative programs, and family visiting events that make the facility feel like a community. Our nursing staff is on-site 24 hours a day. And because we’re a full rehabilitation center, residents who need physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy receive it on-site — no transfers to a separate facility. We’ve been serving Jacksonville families for 10 years. Come see why they stay.

The need for long-term care rarely arrives as a single event. It builds gradually as daily tasks become harder, medical needs increase, and the family caregiver reaches their limit. If any of these describe your family’s situation, it may be time to consider a long-term residential setting.

Long-term care at Dolphin Pointe is built around two things: clinical quality and daily quality of life. On the clinical side, every resident has a personalized care plan developed by our nursing team in coordination with their physicians. Medication management is handled entirely by licensed nurses — dosages verified, timing tracked, interactions monitored. Residents who need wound care, diabetic monitoring, oxygen management, or catheter care receive it from trained professionals, not family members doing their best with tasks they weren’t trained for. Our nursing team is on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When something changes at 3 AM, a nurse is already here. Families from Arlington, University Park, and Fairways Forest sleep better knowing that.

On the quality of life side, our daily activity calendar gives residents something to look forward to every day. Group social events, creative sessions, music programs, outdoor gatherings on the St. Johns River, and holiday celebrations keep residents connected to a community — not isolated in a room. Our bistro-style dining room serves meals at real tables with tablecloths and flowers. Our library has a working fireplace. Our courtyards and garden walkways give residents and families outdoor space that feels like a park, not an institution. For residents from Colony Cove, Woodmere, and Springfield who valued their independence and social life before their health changed, this daily programming preserves as much of that life as possible.

Because Dolphin Pointe is a full rehabilitation center, long-term residents who need ongoing therapy receive it without leaving the building. Residents with chronic pain benefit from our pain management program. Residents losing mobility work with our physical therapy team. Residents with communication or swallowing difficulties see our speech therapy team. And residents who need help with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and grooming work with our occupational therapy team. This cross-discipline access under one roof means long-term residents don’t plateau — they continue improving or maintain their function for as long as possible. Families from Mandarin, Regency, Orange Park, and across Duval County choose Dolphin Pointe for long-term care because it’s both a home and a rehabilitation facility in one.

When families in Jacksonville start comparing long-term care options, they quickly discover that most facilities look the same from the outside — and feel the same on the inside. Shared rooms with a curtain between beds. A TV room at the end of the hall. A dining room that feels like a cafeteria. Dolphin Pointe breaks that pattern in every way that matters. Our facility was built from the ground up as a community with private suite availability on the St. Johns River. The design was intentional — marble floors, custom artwork, a fire-lit library, a bistro dining room, waterfront courtyards, and covered patios. These aren’t luxury extras. They are the daily environment your family member lives in. And research consistently shows that patients in well-designed residential environments with natural light, outdoor access, and social spaces have better health outcomes than patients in institutional settings.

Our partnership with Jacksonville University adds another layer. Nursing and allied health students complete clinical rotations at our facility, which keeps our staff current on the latest care practices and gives residents access to a team that is always learning. For long-term residents especially, this means their care plans evolve with current evidence rather than following static protocols. The intergenerational connection between students and residents also provides social stimulation that is different from — and in many cases more energizing than — interaction with staff alone.

We serve families from Arlington, University Park, Fairways Forest, Colony Cove, Woodmere, Gilmore, Lake Lucina, Springfield, San Marco, Riverside, Avondale, Mandarin, Regency, Orange Park, Southside, Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach. We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Call 904-914-8801 to schedule a tour or speak with our admissions team about your family’s situation.

This is a big decision. We give you the space, time, and information you need to make it with confidence.

1. First call and family conversation. Call 904-914-8801 or contact us online. Our admissions team listens to your family’s situation — medical needs, daily care requirements, what matters most to you, and what your loved one’s life looks like right now. We answer your questions honestly, including whether Dolphin Pointe is the right fit.

2. Facility tour. Tours are free and available seven days a week. Walk through our private suites, dining room, library, therapy gym, aquatic pools, and waterfront courtyards. Meet our nursing staff. Watch a meal service. See residents spending time in the common areas. Bring your family — the more people who see the facility, the easier the decision becomes.

3. Financial and insurance review. Our admissions team verifies insurance — Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and VA benefits — and walks you through all costs before admission. We discuss payment options, long-term financial planning, and any assistance programs available. You’ll know exactly what to expect financially before your family member moves in.

4. Care plan development. Before move-in, our clinical team reviews all medical records, medication lists, dietary needs, and personal preferences. We build a care plan that covers nursing, therapy, nutrition, activities, and family communication. Your family member’s physicians are contacted to coordinate continuity of care.

5. Move-in day and settling in. Our staff helps your family member settle into their private suite. We introduce the care team, walk through daily routines, and make sure the transition is as smooth and comfortable as possible. Family visits are welcome any time — not just during designated hours. Our goal is for your loved one to feel at home from day one.

Dolphin Pointe Health Care is a Florida licensed skilled nursing facility that has been serving Jacksonville since 2020. Our residents and their families consistently rate us 5 stars on Google. We accept most major insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid. See what our families say — then come see the facility for yourself. Visit our homepage to learn more about everything we offer.

The only way to know if Dolphin Pointe is right for your family is to walk through it. See the suites. Sit in the courtyard. Watch a meal service. Meet the people who will care for your loved one every day. Tours are free and available seven days a week. Call 904-914-8801 or contact us online. We serve families from Arlington, University Park, Springfield, San Marco, Riverside, Mandarin, Orange Park, Regency, Downtown Jacksonville, and the Beaches communities.

Dolphin Pointe Health Care
5355 Dolphin Point Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: 904-914-8801
Open 24 Hours