Jax Heights

ArchWell Health’s Jax Heights location serves the vibrant River City neighborhood, providing personalized senior care, nutrition education, wellness workshops, and referrals to community activities tailored for adults 60+.

Jax Heights sits amid tree-lined residential streets and connects easily to local parks and downtown amenities. No formal center is in the neighborhood, but residents enjoy access to city services and green spaces nearby.

For a dose of nature and movement, consider Riverside Memorial Park, perched along the St. Johns River. A century‑old venue featuring gentle paved paths, lush lawns, shaded seating, and public art sculptures—ideal for reflective walks or connecting with neighbors.

Just west, Klutho Park and surrounding greenways (part of historic Springfield Park) offer nearly 18 acres with paved promenades, benches, and accessible loops perfect for easy movement in a tranquil setting.

Residents can also access any of Jacksonville’s 15 city-run Senior Centers, including Frances Padgett Arlington, J.S. Johnson, Lincoln Villa, Mandarin, and others—each offering chair yoga, Tai Chi, arts & crafts, computer labs, game mornings, congregate meals, and health programs, often with transportation available at no cost. Participation is free; some optional classes or lunches may include a small donation.

For cultural engagement, older adults may visit Mary Singleton Senior Center in Downtown Jacksonville. It features a ceramics studio, woodshop, library, piano room, and hosts field trips, lectures, and weekly dances. Additionally, Cecil Recreation Complex nearby in Westside offers senior coffee hours, aquatic classes, and exercise workshops in air-conditioned spaces.

Whether you're attending a wellness session at ArchWell Jax Heights, walking park loops riverside, enjoying a social game day at a city senior center, or taking a pottery class downtown, Jax Heights offers a well-rounded and accessible lifestyle tailored for older adults.