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Admissions accepted 24/7

Healing With Heart in Jacksonville, FL

At Vivo Healthcare University, every patient is treated like family. We provide personalized rehabilitation and skilled nursing care with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Post-acute care, rehabilitation, and specialty programs — all in one building, all pointed at getting people home.

The columned front entrance of Vivo Healthcare University, its doors under the portico

The standard of care, elevated to new heights.

Care Services

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Jacksonville

A full spectrum of post-acute care — nursing, therapy, and specialty programs run by one team, so nothing is handed off twice.

24/7 Skilled Nursing Care

Around the clock, 365 days

Registered nurses on the floor around the clock — medication management, IV therapy, post-surgical recovery, pain control and dialysis support, all handled in-house.

Rehabilitation Therapies

3 disciplines, 7 days a week

Physical, occupational and speech therapy seven days a week, with a plan set in the first 48 hours and reviewed with the family every week.

Cardiac & Stroke Rehabilitation

Neurological & orthopedic focus

Post-cardiac and post-stroke recovery run alongside neurological and orthopedic rehab, so mobility, speech and swallowing are treated by one team.

Pulmonary & Wound Care

Specialist-led protocols

Pulmonary rehabilitation, COPD and tracheostomy management, plus specialist-led wound care and infectious disease protocols.

Memory & Comfort Care

Secure memory environment

A secure memory environment with behavioral and psychiatric support, alongside hospice, palliative and respite care when a family needs it.

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Bariatric care, dialysis support & telemedicine

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Accepted Plans & Accreditations
CMS — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rated
Celebrating our Deficiency Free State Survey
America's Best Nursing Homes 2026 — Newsweek, powered by Statista
National Quality Award — American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, 2025 Bronze
Care Services

Designed for comfort, built for recovery

Private Suites

Restaurant-Style Dining

A warm, elegant dining space offering restaurant-style meals, comfortable seating, and a welcoming atmosphere for everyday dining and special occasions.

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The dining and activity room at Vivo Healthcare University, tables dressed in red and a piano along the wall
A lounge at Vivo Healthcare University, with a leather sofa and armchairs
The therapy gym at Vivo Healthcare University, with parallel bars and training stairs

Dining Area

Recovery is not one service. It is a nurse who notices the change at 3 a.m., and a discharge plan written on day one.

CARE SERVICES

Ten specialist programs, run in-house

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Wound Care & Pain Management

A physical therapist helping a seated patient stretch his arm
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Neurological & Orthopedic Rehab

A caregiver talking with an older man in a sunlit room
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Psychiatric & Behavioral Health

A doctor reviewing a scan on a tablet with a patient
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Telemedicine & Telepsych Services

From Families

The families who have already been through this

Rebecca M.

Family member

★★★★★

5.0 · Google

The transformation of this facility is remarkable. From the receptionist to the nurses, everyone shows genuine care.

Rebecca M.

Family member

Letric G.

Family member

★★★★★

5.0 · Google

The nursing staff as well as all the employees conduct themselves in a professional manner and treat the patients and visitors with respect and dignity.

Letric G.

Family member

Red J.

Former patient

★★★★★

5.0 · Google

It was nice and that the followinG people made me feel comfortable. People such as nurses Dana, Tia, Mya and Victor they all worked Good and did Good taking care of me.

Red J.

Former patient

Robert D.

Son of resident

★★★★★

5.0 · Google

I was scared to bring my mother here, but the staff proved me wrong. Despite her demanding needs, nurse Louie, the CNAs, and the therapy team were amazing. They helped her recover fully in just a few weeks and made us feel at home. Highly recommend this facility!

Robert D.

Son of resident

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FAQ

Questions families ask before admission

Still have questions? Our Admissions team is available seven days a week, including evenings and weekends.

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We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most major commercial plans. Send us the insurance card and admissions will verify benefits and call you back the same day.

In many cases, we can admit a patient the same day we receive a referral. Timing depends on insurance or payment verification and receipt of the required paperwork, including but not limited to physician orders, a current medication list, and a history and physical. Our admissions team works closely with hospitals and families to make the process as fast and seamless as possible.

Absolutely. Tours are always welcome and strongly encouraged. Visiting in person gives you the chance to meet our staff and caregivers, see our accommodations and therapy spaces, and get a true feel for daily life in our center. We’re confident you’ll like what you see.

We recommend packing about a week’s worth of comfortable, active-wear clothing. All basic toiletries are provided, but you’re welcome to bring brand-specific products you prefer. Many families also bring a favorite family photo or personalized blanket to create a homelike feel. Please also bring a photo ID, insurance cards, and any advance directives that weren’t provided prior to admission.

Therapy frequency is tailored to each patient’s clinical needs and goals. We offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and depending on the plan of care, sessions may take place as often as daily. Shortly after admission, our therapy team completes a full evaluation and reviews a personalized therapy plan with you, including measurable goals and expected progress.

Absolutely. We know every family’s schedule is different, and loved ones are welcome to visit 24 hours a day. For safety, exterior doors are locked after hours, but a doorbell at the entrance connects directly to the nursing station so staff can let you in. Our Admissions or Social Services team will walk you through the after-hours procedure so you always feel comfortable visiting.

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We’re here to help with questions and admissions. Fill out the form or call us — our admissions team will respond the same day.

We reply within one business day. Your information is never shared outside our admissions team.