ArchWell Health is considering at least three clinics in Jacksonville as the Nashville, Tennessee-based medical system that focuses on senior care enters the market.
The city is reviewing permits for two clinics in West Jacksonville and Arlington, each at a build-out cost estimated at $2 million.
The third location appears to be in the Gateway Town Center area in Brentwood where ArchWell Health has posted a job opening for a medical director.
ArchWell Health issued a statement May 1:
“As an organization focused on quality healthcare for seniors, ArchWell Health believes communities in Jacksonville could greatly benefit from our focus on wellness and value-based care services. We have taken preliminary steps to expand in the area, but our plans are still in progress and subject to change.”
ArchWell Health has 51 locations in nine states.
It has 10 clinics in Florida along the state’s Gulf Coast in Bradenton, Dunedin, Holiday, Largo, New Port Richey, Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Venice.
ArchWell Health says it is a national company “devoted to improving the lives of senior members through excellent primary care.”
“With longer appointment times, in-house lab testing, same-day scheduling and weekly social activities, ArchWell Health members experience how the little things change everything.”
It says each primary care center is in a neighborhood “with ease of access and provides an opportunity for seniors to connect with a vibrant, caring community.”
ArchWell Health serves members over the age of 60 and Medicare Advantage patients in centers across Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, Nebraska and Oklahoma.
It partners with Medicare Advantage plans that include Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Devoted Health Plans, Humana and United Healthcare.
The two Jacksonville permits under city review are described as primary care clinics for seniors. Both of the properties ArchWell would lease are owned by Cardinal Management of Mattituck, New York.
Plans show exam and triage rooms, case manager and social work offices, telemed areas and activity rooms.
Hoar Construction LLC of Orlando is the contractor for both and Earl Swensson Associates Inc. of Nashville is the architect.
In West Jacksonville, ArchWell Health is in review to build-out 8,740 square feet of space at 5930-34 Normandy Blvd. in West Side Plaza. The shopping center is at southeast Normandy Boulevard and Lane Avenue.
In Arlington, ArchWell Health is looking at 8,520 square feet of space at 1072 Arlington Road N. The location is north of Arlington Expressway.
In Brentwood, Archwell Health has posted a job opening for a market medical director at 5000 Norwood Ave.
The posting says:
“ArchWell Health is a new, innovative healthcare provider devoted to improving the lives of our senior members. We deliver best-in-class care at comfortable, accessible neighborhood clinics where seniors can feel at home and become part of a vibrant, wellness-focused community.”
It continues:
“Our members experience greater continuity of care, as well as the comfort of knowing they will be treated with respect by people who genuinely care about them, their families, and their communities.”
According to the job summary, the market medical director is a physician who will be responsible for leading the neighborhood of clinics, which may include some clinical practice alongside physician colleagues.
The market medical director will have spend administrative time for provider management; leadership and coaching; care delivery and center operations; and to support organizational strategy and drive culture.
ArchWell Health also has posted openings for primary care physicians and nurse practitioners at the Norwood Avenue location.
The ArchWellHealth.com site says members will have appointments averaging 40 minutes; telehealth appointments; on-site lab work; 24/7 access to providers via phone or text message; comprehensive care on-site; access to health records via the online member portal; and a health specialist referral program.