River Garden Senior Services

07/18/2025

It's a happy ending to the work-week when Jorge, one of our former therapists, visits for Latin dancing. The residents love the upbeat music and expressive moves. It's like our own private version of Dancing with the Stars. Thank you!

07/17/2025

The summer sunflowers at River Garden are in full bloom! Special thanks to Renee, CNA, for nurturing them from seed so that we can all enjoy them.

07/15/2025

On Thursday, July 24, the Alzheimer’s Association ‘Brain Bus’ will be visiting our campus. The Brain Bus is an RV - an ADA compliant, fully functional Winnebago. The Brain Bus has interactive stations inside, and it can hold up to eight guests at one time. Staff, residents/members, families and the community are all invited to experience it between 10AM - 1PM.

There is also a community Lunch & Learn program (11:30AM) scheduled for this date. The Alzheimer’s Association will be presenting “Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research”. If you or anyone you know is interested in registering for the lunch program, please click here:
https://shorturl.at/fSAdx

07/10/2025

Thank you to Estie Kahanov and Camp Gan Izzy for visiting The Coves today! We learned how to braid a beautiful 4-strand challah and our members have a fresh-from-the-oven treat for Shabbat!

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from River Garden and The Coves! For special entertainment, all are welcome to join us at River Garden for a patriotic musical performance with Buster on Sunday, July 6, at 2:30 PM in the Cohen Auditorium. God bless America!

06/18/2025

It was a "Royal Affair" Closing Luncheon yesterday for the Auxiliary. Thank you Kathy Osterer & Rachel Brodsky for organizing! Shirley Bielski's poetry remarks were perfect, and the new president, Carol D'Onofrio, was installed. Thank you Ellen Rubens for your two years of service as president. After a brief summer break, we'll see you soon at the Opening Luncheon in October. www.rivergarden.org/auxiliary

06/04/2025

Save the date for the 33rd River Garden Foundation Gala – Welcome to Wonderland. Co-chaired by the fabulous Erin Rogozinski Weintraub and Sandy Zimmerman, this magical evening will celebrate River Garden — our very own Wonderland. Join us for a night of fun, elegance and whimsy on November 22, 2025. For more information and sponsorship opportunities visit https://www.rivergarden.org/river.../river-garden-gala/

05/22/2025

We’re honored to share that we’ve once again been nominated as one of Jacksonville’s Best Senior Living/Assisted Living Facility. With over 70 facilities in the area, this recognition is significant — and it’s all thanks to our amazing staff, residents, families and supporters who make River Garden so special. Vote now to show your support and set us at #1!

(Assisted/Senior Living nominees can be found under the Services category.)

VOTE HERE: https://jacksonville.gannettcontests.com/2025-Best-of-Bold-City-Communitys-Choice-Awards/

Vote for the top nominees in each category and be entered to win a gift card!

05/21/2025

We are grateful for our incredible Adult Day Program (ADP) team! Day after day, they prepare thoughtful activities, and today they hosted a spectacular tea and dance party!
ADP is a unique part of River Garden’s family support system. The program is committed to providing exceptional care that benefits entire families – especially caregivers – while loved ones continue to live at home.
If you know a family who might benefit, please encourage a call to River Garden (ADP), 904-260-1818 x7858, to see if

05/20/2025

Please join us as we applaud Yvonne's 26-year anniversary! For all these years, she has been loyal and steady - a force of calm in the dining services department. Thank you, Yvonne, and may we be blessed with many more meals prepared by you.

05/15/2025

It's national Nursing Home Week and we're giving a big shoutout to our amazing staff! From the kind-hearted caregivers to the hardworking nurses and everyone in between, each person brings something special to the table. Thank you for making River Garden such a great place to be!