Residential Care · Orlando, FL

    Where Luxury
    Meets Care

    Audubon Gardens Group provides warm, personalized residential care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, in homes they are proud to live in.

    19+Years Experience
    APDLicensed Provider
    24/7Nursing Care
    Audubon Gardens Group

    Is Your Loved One Ready for a Care Home?

    We specialize in care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need genuine support in a warm, homelike setting.

    Adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities
    APD iBudget Waiver Clients welcome
    Florida Community Cares ICMC Waiver Clients welcome
    Individuals needing 24/7 nursing supervision & support
    Those who thrive in small, family-style homes
    Audubon Gardens Group
    "Our mission is to create a luxurious residential environment where individuals can thrive with respect, purpose, and esteem, while actively engaging in their community."
    Antoinette, Founder & Executive Director
    Our Story

    Care Born From Purpose

    Audubon Gardens Group was founded on a belief that every adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserves to live in a real home, with warmth, respect, and genuine community around them.

    With 19 years of combined experience, our staff are highly trained, compassionate professionals who chose this work because it matters. Our homes are intentionally small, because real connection happens when every resident is known by name, by story, and by heart.

    We are licensed by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), reflecting our commitment to excellence in residential care.

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    Home-Like Environments
    Small, intimate settings that feel like family
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    Residential Nursing
    24/7 LPN/RN on-site support
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    APD iBudget & ICMC Waiver
    Serving our community's most vulnerable
    APD Licensed
    State-licensed residential care provider
    What We Offer

    Comprehensive Residential Care Services

    Every service we provide is designed to support the whole person in an environment that truly feels like home.

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    24/7 Residential Nursing & Supervision

    Continuous nursing services provided by licensed LPN or RN staff, round-the-clock. Our team is always present through nights, weekends, and holidays, because our residents deserve consistent, expert support every single day.

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    Medication Management

    Accurate administration and monitoring coordinated with each resident's care team.

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    Nutritious Meals

    Home-cooked meals meeting dietary needs, shared together at the table.

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    Personal Supports

    Respectful help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and all daily activities.

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    Life Development

    Community activities including gardening, movies, and social engagement.

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    Healthcare Coordination

    Seamless coordination with physicians, specialists, and therapists.

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    Family Engagement

    Open communication and regular updates to keep families informed.

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    Transportation

    Support with appointments, outings, and community connection.

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    Individualized Care Plans

    Personalized plans developed collaboratively and reviewed regularly.

    Our Homes

    Where We Serve

    Each Audubon Gardens home shares one standard of excellence: warm, safe, and truly homelike. Take a virtual property tour below.

    Watch Property Tour: The Garden At Bennett
    Open & FullFlagship Home · Est. 2021

    The Garden At Bennett

    APD Licensed · iBudget & ICMC Waiver · Capacity: Full

    Our flagship residential care home, The Garden at Bennett has been serving residents and their families since August 2021. It reflects everything Audubon Gardens stands for: quality care in a beautiful, homelike setting. Each resident receives personalized, nurse-supported care in an environment they are proud to call home.

    The Garden At Ibis
    Watch Property Tour: The Garden At Ibis
    Open · 5 Openings AvailableSecond Location · Est. 2025

    The Garden At Ibis

    APD Licensed · iBudget & ICMC Waiver · 1 of 6 Beds Filled

    The Garden at Ibis welcomed its first resident on July 13, 2026. Our second APD-licensed residential care home is fully licensed and actively accepting applications from qualified APD iBudget Waiver and Florida Community Cares ICMC Waiver clients. With five of six beds still available, this intimate setting offers the same high standard of personalized care that defines our Bennett home. Inquire today.

    Our Team

    Guided by Compassion. Driven by Purpose.

    The heart of Audubon Gardens Group is our people: experienced, deeply caring professionals who chose this work because they believe in it.

    Antoinette

    Antoinette

    Founder & Executive Director

    Antoinette founded Audubon Gardens Group out of a deep conviction that adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve something better than institutional living. Her vision has guided the organization from its earliest days, building a culture where compassion, warmth, and excellence are non-negotiable.

    With nearly two decades in care operations and community services, she brings both the expertise and the heart to create homes that residents and their families truly trust.

    Eva

    Eva

    Director of Care Operations

    Eva brings decades of hands-on experience in residential care settings, having dedicated her career to advocating for the wellbeing and quality of life of the adults she serves. Her deep knowledge of operations and genuine connection to residents and families make her indispensable to the Audubon Gardens mission.

    Family Voices

    What Families Are Saying

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    Wound Care Nurse Testimonial

    A wound care nurse from the hospital shares her experience working with Audubon Gardens Group.

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    Ms. Connie, Michael's Mother

    Ms. Connie shares what it means to have her son Michael cared for as a resident at Audubon Gardens.

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    Irene, Brady's Mother

    Irene talks about her experience with our crisis placement services for her son Brady.

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    "Thank you for everything. I've never been so happy about my son's care as I am now. I LOVE this new home and all of you! Thank you!"
    Satisfied Parent
    Connecticut
    Get In Touch

    The Right Fit Is One Conversation Away

    Whether you're a family member, support coordinator, healthcare professional, or prospective team member, we'd love to hear from you.

    🌐 Our team speaks English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. We're here to help your family in the language you feel most comfortable with.

    A real person reads every inquiry

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    Email Us
    info@AGGCares.com
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    Website
    AGGCares.com
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    Service Area
    Serving Orlando & surrounding Central Florida communities

    "All it takes is the right connection: one family, one inquiry, one conversation, to change a life."

    Resources & Insights

    Helping Families Navigate the Journey

    Our blog helps families, caregivers, case managers, and community members navigate the world of APD services and residential care.

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    Careers

    Join Our Team

    We're looking for skilled, compassionate professionals who believe care should feel like home — not like a system.

    LPN — Night Shift

    $27–$35/hr
    7PM – 7:30AMFull-Time & Part-Time

    LPN — Day Shift

    $27–$35/hr
    7AM – 7:30PMFull-Time & Part-Time
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    Common Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Answers to what families, support coordinators, and healthcare professionals ask most.

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