Nursing home / skilled nursing
Vivo Healthcare Taylor
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Jacksonville, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 6535 CHESTER AVENUE |
| City | Jacksonville |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP code | 32217 |
| County | Duval |
| Phone | 904-731-8230 |
| Website | https://www.vivohctaylor.com |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 105821 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | July 1, 1993 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Vivo Healthcare Taylor is in 6535 CHESTER AVENUE, Jacksonville, FL 32217. Phone: 904-731-8230. Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 5, staffing 3, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 6.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 59.0%.
More about this provider
| Vivo Healthcare Taylor's own website says the Jacksonville center provides post-acute care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and specialized clinical programs under one roof, including 24/7 skilled nursing, wound care and stroke recovery, IV therapy, and physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapies seven days a week. | |
| Services and programs | Levels of care: Hospice & Palliative Care, Long Term Care, Respite Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Memory Care. Clinical services: Alzheimer & Dementia Care, Bariatric Care, Cardiac & Pulmonary Care, Hospice & Palliative Care, IV Therapy, Neurological Disorders Treatment, Pain Management, Post-Cardiac Care, Post-Orthopedic Surgery, Respiratory Therapy, Stroke Rehab, Tracheostomy Care, Wound Care & Management. Therapy services: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Speech Therapy, Loss of Mobility or Balance Training, Joint Replacement Therapy, Daily-Living Inspired Therapy. Specialty services: Psychiatry & Psychology Services, X-Ray / Laboratory & Pharmacy Services. Center's own services page also states: 24/7 Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation; Rehabilitation Therapies 7 days a week; Alzheimer's & Dementia Care with Wander Guard Safety; Amputee, Neurological & Orthopedic Rehabilitation; Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Chronic Kidney Disease Management; Diabetic & Bariatric Care; Infectious Disease Management; Case Management, Pharmacy & Lab/Radiology Services; Discharge Planning & Social Work Support; IV Therapy & Nutritional Services. |
| Payment types it states | Medicare, Medicaid, and most major commercial plans — the center's own site states: '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.' |
| Accreditation | Accreditation/recognition badges displayed on the center's own website under 'Accepted Plans & Accreditations': CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) Five-Star Quality Rated; America's Best Nursing Homes 2026 — Newsweek, powered by Statista; National Quality Award — American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, 2025 Bronze. |
| Inspection highlights | The center's own website displays a 'Celebrating our Deficiency Free State Survey' badge. |
| Visiting and contact details | Loved ones are welcome to visit 24 hours a day (exterior doors locked after hours; entrance doorbell connects to the nursing station). Admissions team available seven days a week, including evenings and weekends; tours welcome and encouraged. |
| Website | https://www.vivohctaylor.com |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 5 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 3 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.52 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.73 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 4 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 6.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 12 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 12 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-10-02 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 1 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 3 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 1 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.33496 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 61.5 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.94661 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 59.0 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.96136 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.48481 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 1 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.24875 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.40319 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.44670 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Both |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 112.4 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Vivo Healthcare Taylor
Where is Vivo Healthcare Taylor located?
Vivo Healthcare Taylor is at 6535 CHESTER AVENUE, Jacksonville, Florida 32217.
What care and services does Vivo Healthcare Taylor offer?
Vivo Healthcare Taylor offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Vivo Healthcare Taylor Medicare-certified?
Yes. Vivo Healthcare Taylor is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Vivo Healthcare Taylor's quality rating?
CMS gives Vivo Healthcare Taylor an overall star rating of 5 out of 5.
How do I contact Vivo Healthcare Taylor?
Call Vivo Healthcare Taylor at 904-731-8230.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Florida can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.