The facility was originally built by Florida Hospital in 1958 on land donated by the late Dr. Phillips and was operated as an acute hospital, until 1964, for the delivery of medical services to the black community.

In 1964 the South Atlantic Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists assumed its ownership and operation as a nursing home until 1968. It was at this juncture that Guardian Care, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation was formed to continue caring for the community’s long-term nursing needs.

Today, Guardian Care is a Five-Star rated, 120 bed skilled nursing home facility located on the corner of John Young Parkway and Church Street. Guardian Care, the recipient of the Bronze Quality Award, offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services including Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy. 

We are proud to announce our recent accomplishments, to include a deficiency free survey by the Agency for Healthcare Administration and the Bronze and Silver Awards from the American Healthcare Association.