The Opal on Hermitage
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Memory Care · Tallahassee, FL

The Opal on Hermitage

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Memory Care · Tallahassee, FL
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The Opal on Hermitage accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of The Opal on Hermitage

Set in the quiet community of Tallahassee, FL, The Opal on Hermitage (Formerly Brookdale Hermitage Boulevard) is a prominent senior living community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can choose from a variety of luxurious accommodations depending on their preferences. With its skilled and compassionate team, this community assures 24-hour utmost care and support for its residents.

Committed to its mantra “Enjoy Every Moment”, residents can access a wide range of fantastic amenities and services including personalized care to meet individual needs, medical assistance and preferred pharmacy, on-site physician, and specialty providers, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and mobile lab and diagnostic services. Enjoy its delectable and healthy meals and snacks and have fun with interactive activities and joyful moments. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with The Opal on Hermitage.

Bed community size
75-bed community Rank #602 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 602nd out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #638 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 638th out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 26, 2025
ExpirationDecember 25, 2027
CountyLeon
License Number9181

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Opal on Hermitage is legally operated by Tallahassee Osl Operating LLC, and administered by Taquandra Green.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

English Sign Language Spanish

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Inspection History

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

At the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #518 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 518th out of 901 homes we track in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. At the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. FL average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (3% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (19% below)
• Inspection citation rate (44% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3635 This facility has 3% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 3% worse Rank #541 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 541st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.01.3 This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #153 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3726 This facility has had 42% more total inspections than the Florida average (37 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 42% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1316 This facility has 19% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (13 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 19% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 35%62% This facility has 27 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (35% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 27% better Rank #159 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 159th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 4.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tallahassee's city center to The Opal on Hermitage's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Westminster Oaks Tallahassee
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tallahassee
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
Yes-Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 83
Rank #129 / 901
23
39%
Facility 39%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #201 / 906
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #304 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #50 / 906
Non-Profit-Karen Myers--
St. Augustine Plantation
AL
MC
RC
Tallahassee
115
Facility 115
FL AVG 88
Rank #339 / 1,058
Yes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 42
Rank #992 / 1,427
St. Augustine Plantation Operator, LLC
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 83
Rank #682 / 901
76
30%
Facility 30%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #129 / 906
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 33
Rank #817 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$4,875Megan GriffinPrivate Rooms-
The Grove at Canopy
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tallahassee
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 88
Rank #485 / 1,058
No
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,129 / 1,427
Kre Tallahassee Opco LLC
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 83
Rank #129 / 901
16
38%
Facility 38%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #187 / 906
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 33
Rank #250 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit-Samantha WhiteStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA
Allegro
AL
IL
Tallahassee (Killearn Estates)
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 88
Rank #522 / 1,058
Yes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 42
Rank #992 / 1,427
Kapg Tallahassee Senior Housing Opco, LLC
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 83
Rank #129 / 901
23
30%
Facility 30%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #129 / 906
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-David SchupackStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Opal on Hermitage
AL
ADC
MC
Tallahassee
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 88
Rank #602 / 1,058
No
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 42
Rank #638 / 1,427
Tallahassee Osl Operating LLC
83
Facility 83
FL AVG 83
Rank #518 / 901
37
35%
Facility 35%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #159 / 906
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #541 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$2,625Taquandra GreenStudio / 1 Bed-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

The Opal on Hermitage is located in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about The Opal on Hermitage

What languages are spoken at The Opal on Hermitage?

The team at The Opal on Hermitage speaks English, Sign Language, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of The Opal on Hermitage?

The Opal on Hermitage is legally operated by Tallahassee Osl Operating LLC, and administered by Taquandra Green.

Is The Opal on Hermitage in a walkable area?

The Opal on Hermitage has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Opal on Hermitage?

According to FL state health department records, The Opal on Hermitage's license number is 9181.

When does The Opal on Hermitage's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, The Opal on Hermitage's license expires on December 25, 2027.

Are pets allowed at The Opal on Hermitage?

No, The Opal on Hermitage has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does The Opal on Hermitage accept?

The Opal on Hermitage accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and VA.

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