Letter from the Mayor

MAYOR

CITY HALL SUITE 400 117 W. DUVAL STREET JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202

Dear Citizens,

Every year, the City of Jacksonville’s Senior Services Division works collaboratively with a multitude of community partners to create acomprehensive guide that informs and engages Jacksonville’s seniors. The 2022-2023 Jacksonville Senior Services Directory is aninformative publication consisting of valuable information about a wide range of services, activities and resourcesavailableto our active and beloved senior community.

With over 840 square miles, there is something for everyone to experience in Jacksonville. The First Coast region is hometoover 400 parks and public spaces, miles of pristine coastline, our treasured St. Johns River, and so much more.The Jacksonville community has aplethora of diverse cultural and entertainment experiences to explore, from museums to sports venues to concert halls. Jacksonville is also home toavibrant and thriving business community,industryleading healthcare facilities, and the third largest military presence inthe United States.

Jacksonville has experienced significant growth over thelast several years and as asenior resident, your past, present and future contributions play an important role in that progress and success.

I invite you to enjoy this year’s Senior Services Directory and to take advantage of the many offerings and opportunities our great city has to offer.

Sincerely,

Lenny Curry Mayor

Letter from the Mayor | 9 Letter from the Desk of Stacy Amparan | 11 Letter from the Desk of Gloria Crawford | 11 City of Jacksonville Resources | 12 How to Use This Guide | 36 Alphabetical Listings Index | 37 Maps - Community & Senior Centers | 13 - Library Locations | 25 - Tax Collector Offices | 31 - Assisted Living Facilities | 55 - Retirement & Life Care Communities & Homes | 103 - Skilled Nursing Facilities | 107 Designation of Healthcare Surrogate | 113 Living Will Declaration | 114 Special Medical Needs Registration Form | 115 Application for Disabled Person Parking Permit | 117 Index of Advertisers | 119 Evaluation Form | 120

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Stacy Amparan, Program Manager 117 West Duval Street, Suite 280 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: 255-5408 • Fax: 255-5414 www.coj.net/seniors www.jaxseniors.net

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