Discovery Village at Deerwood at Jacksonville, FL

Discovery Village at Deerwood

About Discovery Village at Deerwood

Welcome to Discovery Village at Deerwood, a beautiful senior living community in Jacksonville, Florida, designed to help residents live life to the fullest. Nestled beside a peaceful lake and located just south of St. John’s Town Center, this vibrant community combines comfort, connection, and care in one luxurious setting. Surrounded by some of the area’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment, Discovery Village at Deerwood is where relaxation meets adventure every single day.

At Discovery Village at Deerwood, residents enjoy the perfect balance of independence and support. The community offers both assisted living and memory care services, ensuring that every individual receives the care they need while maintaining freedom and dignity. The friendly, professional team is available around the clock to provide personalized assistance and peace of mind to residents and their families.

One of the highlights of life here is the dining experience. The community’s world-class, restaurant-style dining program—known as Any-Time Dining—gives residents the freedom to eat whenever they like. Skilled executive chefs prepare fresh, made-from-scratch meals that feature delicious international flavors and local favorites. Meals can also be adjusted for dietary preferences or restrictions, so everyone can enjoy nutritious, satisfying food tailored to their needs. Whether residents prefer hosting dinner nights in their private homes or joining friends in the dining room, every meal is a chance to connect and create memories.

The lifestyle at Discovery Village at Deerwood is filled with opportunities for fun, friendship, and fulfillment. Residents can enjoy the fresh air while fishing by the pond, putting on the green, relaxing with a drink at the tiki bar, or spending time with their pets in the dog park. For those who love socializing, the Celebrations Activities Program—led by a full-time activities director—keeps the calendar full with exciting events like Sunday brunches, movie marathons, game nights, and group outings. There’s always something happening, whether you want to stay active, be creative, or simply enjoy good company.

Every detail at Discovery Village at Deerwood is designed to promote happiness, comfort, and well-being. From the luxurious amenities to the warm and caring staff, this is a place where residents can truly feel at home while living an engaging, worry-free lifestyle.

Care and support at Discovery Village at Deerwood

Care available at Discovery Village at Deerwood, Jacksonville, FL, includes:

  • Assisted Living: Help from trained staff with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication, in a social community setting.
  • Memory Care: Secure, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, with structured daily routines.

Health and wellness support listed for this community includes diabetic care, support for higher care needs, incontinence care, medication management and care for residents who are non-ambulatory. Ask the team how care plans are assessed and updated as needs change.

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Apartments and amenities

Living options at Discovery Village at Deerwood include one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Apartments and the building offer cable or satellite TV, ground-floor apartments, wheelchair-accessible showers, accessible design, air conditioning, kitchenettes and Wi-Fi and high-speed internet. Common areas include an outdoor patio, a beauty salon, a TV lounge, indoor lounges, a barber shop and a central fireplace, making it easy to spend time with neighbors and visiting family.

Dining at Discovery Village at Deerwood

Daily meals are included as part of community life, with anytime dining, guest meals for visiting family, meals prepared by a professional chef, restaurant-style dining, room service and special dining programs. Dietary options include low-sodium, no-sugar and pureed meals. Residents can also dine at a café or bistro and a private dining room for family occasions.

Lifestyle and activities

Residents can stay active and social with cooking classes, live musical performances, Protestant services, happy hour, holiday parties, wine tasting, live dance or theater performances, reminiscence programs and trivia games, among 31 listed activities. The community also arranges trips and outings. On-site recreation includes an arts and crafts center, a billiards lounge, a fitness center, a game room, a golf course or putting green, a piano or organ and a swimming pool. Practical services include a visiting beautician, housekeeping and laundry service.

Discovery Village at Deerwood is pet friendly, and cats and dogs are welcome. For getting around, the community offers complimentary transportation, easy access to public transit and transportation for an extra fee. Languages spoken include English and Spanish.

Senior living near Discovery Village at Deerwood in Jacksonville, FL

Discovery Village at Deerwood is located at 10520 Validus Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32256. If you are comparing options in the area, browse assisted living and senior care in Jacksonville or explore senior living across Florida.

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Questions to ask when you visit Discovery Village at Deerwood

  • What is included in the monthly fee, and what costs extra?
  • How are care needs assessed, and how often is the care plan reviewed?
  • What dementia training do memory care staff receive, and how are secure areas managed?
  • What is the staff-to-resident ratio during the day and overnight?
  • Can we join for a meal or an activity during the visit?

Frequently asked questions about Discovery Village at Deerwood

What types of care does Discovery Village at Deerwood offer?
Discovery Village at Deerwood offers assisted living and memory care in Jacksonville, FL. Contact the community through this page to confirm current availability for each level of care.

What apartment types are available at Discovery Village at Deerwood?
Discovery Village at Deerwood offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Availability changes often, so request current floor plans and pricing through this page.

Does Discovery Village at Deerwood allow pets?
Yes. Discovery Village at Deerwood is listed as pet friendly, with cats and dogs welcome. Ask the community about size limits, fees and pet policies before moving in.

Does Discovery Village at Deerwood provide transportation?
Discovery Village at Deerwood offers complimentary transportation, easy access to public transit and transportation for an extra fee. Confirm schedules and any costs for appointments and outings with the community.

Where is Discovery Village at Deerwood located?
Discovery Village at Deerwood is at 10520 Validus Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32256, in Jacksonville, Florida.

How much does Discovery Village at Deerwood cost?
Pricing at Discovery Village at Deerwood depends on the apartment type and level of care needed. Use the contact form on this page to request current pricing and availability. It is free and there is no obligation.

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Healthcare

  • Diabetic Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Additional Information about Discovery Village at Deerwood

Rooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Semi-Private
  • Studio

Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Dining Venues

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Meals

  • Anytime Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • Pureed Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service
  • Special Dining Programs

Shared Spaces

  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Central Fireplace
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Main Street Shops
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • TV Lounge

Services

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Recreation

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Piano or Organ
  • Swimming Pool

Activities

  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Art Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Catholic Services
  • Community Service Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Dances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Gardening Club
  • Happy Hour
  • Holiday Parties
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Jewish Services
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Well Programs
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Protestant Services
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Trivia Games
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Water Aerobics
  • Wine Tasting
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Transportation

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Transportation at Cost

Parking

  • Resident Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Pet Friendly

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