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.

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
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.

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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

Wound Care Nurse Testimonial
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Wound Care Nurse Testimonial

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

Ms. Connie, Michael's Mother
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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.

Irene, Brady's Mother
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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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"From the moment we walked in, we knew this was different. The staff genuinely care about every single resident. Our family finally sleeps well knowing our loved one is here."
Family Member
Florida
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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, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese. We're here to help your family in the language you feel most comfortable with.

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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.

Your Adult Child Has to Move: A Florida Family's First Steps
Agency for Persons with DisabilitiesAPD Licensed
Provider
Latest
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What to Do If You're Denied APD Services (Appeals & Next Steps)

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Florida Community Cares: A New Alternative to the iBudget Waiver?
Services & Benefits

Florida Community Cares: A New Alternative to the iBudget Waiver?

With the iBudget waitlist exceeding 20,000 and average waits past 8 years, Florida Community Cares (ICMC) launched statewide October 1, 2025. Here's what families and providers need to know.

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How to Build a Robust Funding Packet That Gets Approved (Lessons from Real Case Studies)
Challenges & Maximizing Benefits

How to Build a Robust Funding Packet That Gets Approved (Lessons from Real Case Studies)

Getting off the waitlist and into care depends heavily on the strength of your funding packet. Here's exactly what goes in one — and case study proof that it works.

October 17, 2025Read More →
The Advocate in the Room: Why Nursing-Level Care Changes Everything
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The Advocate in the Room: Why Nursing-Level Care Changes Everything

What it actually means to have a credentialed nurse in the residential setting — and why nursing-level oversight changes outcomes for medically complex adults under the APD iBudget Waiver.

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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

$28 to $34/hr
7PM – 7:30AMFull-Time & Part-Time

LPN, Day Shift

$28 to $34/hr
7AM – 7:30PMFull-Time & Part-Time

CNA, Day Shift

$18 to $23/hr
7AM – 7:30PMFull-Time & Part-Time

CNA, Night Shift

$18 to $23/hr
7PM – 7:30AMFull-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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