Local senior resources for Deerwood and the surrounding Jacksonville area — the free and low-cost help that keeps an older adult safe and supported, whether they're aging at home or planning a move.
Resources serving Deerwood
- ElderSource (Area Agency on Aging for Northeast Florida): free options counseling and benefits screening. Elder Helpline 1-888-242-4464 / (904) 391-6699 — serves Duval County.
- Senior centers & Meals on Wheels: meals served on-site or delivered to the door, plus fitness and social programs around Deerwood.
- Medical transport: scheduled, non-emergency rides to and from appointments at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.
- Caregiver support: support groups — in person and online — along with memory cafés.
- Veterans: VA Aid & Attendance and the Jacksonville VA Outpatient Clinic; Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
Jacksonville is the metro's population center and has by far the deepest inventory of senior care, from small residential assisted living homes in Arlington and the Westside to large purpose-built campuses in Mandarin, San Jose, and Southside.
How to move forward
You don't have to sort this out alone. Send a free Jacksonville Senior Advisor advisor a note and we'll match you to one to three vetted options.
