Best Assisted Living in Tallahassee, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 assisted living communities in Tallahassee, FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in FL
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Westminster Oaks Tallahassee
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tallahassee
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 85
Rank #214 / 890
Yes-Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc?24
17%
Facility 17%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #128 / 853
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 33
Rank #162 / 853
0.3
Facility 0.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #114 / 853
Not-For-Profit$0Karen Myers-
St. Augustine Plantation
AL
MC
RC
Tallahassee
115
Facility 115
FL AVG 85
Rank #258 / 890
Yes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 40
Rank #673 / 1,001
St. Augustine Plantation Operator, LLCA-74
16%
Facility 16%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #119 / 853
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #466 / 853
0.3
Facility 0.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #114 / 853
For-Profit$4,875Megan GriffinPrivate Rooms
The Gables of Tallahassee
AL
MC
RC
Tallahassee
98
Facility 98
FL AVG 85
Rank #375 / 890
Yes
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 40
Rank #539 / 1,001
100 John Knox Rd Tenant, LLCB+60
27%
Facility 27%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #320 / 853
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 33
Rank #749 / 853
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #469 / 853
For-Profit$1,000Matthew BirmanSuite
The Grove at Canopy
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tallahassee
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 85
Rank #387 / 890
No
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 40
Rank #776 / 1,001
Kre Tallahassee Opco LLCA16
19%
Facility 19%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #154 / 853
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 33
Rank #215 / 853
0.5
Facility 0.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #210 / 853
For-Profit$0Samantha WhiteStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Woodmont Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tallahassee
99
Facility 99
FL AVG 85
Rank #370 / 890
Yes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 40
Rank #673 / 1,001
Northstar Senior Living IncD85
42%
Facility 42%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #681 / 853
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 33
Rank #838 / 853
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #584 / 853
For-Profit$82,931Brittany NicholsStudio / 1 Bed
The Opal on Hermitage
AL
ADC
MC
Tallahassee
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 85
Rank #489 / 890
No
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 40
Rank #419 / 1,001
Tallahassee Osl Operating LLCA-35
20%
Facility 20%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #169 / 853
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #292 / 853
0.3
Facility 0.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #114 / 853
For-Profit$2,625Jacob TaylorStudio / 1 Bed
Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore
AL
MC
Tallahassee
160
Facility 160
FL AVG 85
Rank #84 / 890
Yes
45
Facility 45
FL AVG 40
Rank #398 / 1,001
Tallahassee Nhhi, LLCA34
26%
Facility 26%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #291 / 853
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 33
Rank #413 / 853
0.5
Facility 0.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #210 / 853
For-Profit$0Linda CauleyStudio / 1 bed
Allegro
AL
IL
Tallahassee (Killearn Estates)
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 85
Rank #420 / 890
Yes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 40
Rank #673 / 1,001
Kapg Tallahassee Senior Housing Opco, LLCA+24
13%
Facility 13%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #89 / 853
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 33
Rank #142 / 853
0.2
Facility 0.2
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #76 / 853
For-Profit$0Donna HoldenStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
New Journeys Residential Home Care
AL
ADC
HC
MC
RC
Tallahassee
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 85
Rank #749 / 890
No
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #846 / 1,001
New Journeys Residential Home Care LLCA+8
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #1 / 853
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 33
Rank #43 / 853
0.1
Facility 0.1
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #44 / 853
For-Profit$0Teresa Denise Whitehead-Carter-
Eternally Rich Assisted Living Facility
AL
HC
IL
MC
RC
Tallahassee (Four Points)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 85
Rank #749 / 890
No
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 40
Rank #690 / 1,001
Eternally Rich LLCA+7
14%
Facility 14%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #99 / 853
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 33
Rank #43 / 853
0.1
Facility 0.1
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #44 / 853
For-Profit$0Adriane Mcford-GreenPrivate Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other FL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 15 analyzed for Tallahassee. See how we rank facilities

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St. Augustine Plantation

2507 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Overview of St. Augustine Plantation

Showcasing a captivating view of a historic canopy road with majestic oak trees, St. Augustine Plantation is an inviting senior living community located in Tallahassee, FL, providing assisted living and memory support services. This community offers maintenance-free living and support in a safe and nurturing environment. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are served through its DayPulse approach providing important benefits including a more stable mood, better sleep, lower anxiety, and improved appetite.

Here, every day feels like a safe and sound moment for every senior seeking peace of mind. Indulge in delightful and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Explore its beautifully created common spaces and meet new friends. At St. Augustine Plantation, seniors are assured of a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore

Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore sits at 2516 W. Lakeshore Dr in Tallahassee, about 3 miles out from downtown. The walk score here lands at 45 out of 100, which means it’s somewhat walkable. You could probably grab a few things on foot, but for most errands, you’re going to want a car or the community’s transportation help.

The building has 160 beds split between studio and one-bedroom units, running from 340 up to 495 square feet. This is both an assisted living and memory care community, so there’s support for residents who need a higher level of daily care alongside those with memory-related needs. Licensed nurses and CNAs are on staff around the clock, and respite care is available too, which is handy for families who just need short-term coverage. Staff speak English and Spanish, so language barriers shouldn’t get in the way of good communication with residents and their families.

There’s a real activity lineup here; residents can take cooking classes, join dance sessions, hit exercise classes, sit down for cards or games, get their hands dirty in the garden, or catch a movie night. Music programs, yoga, shopping trips, and group outings round things out. Pets are welcome too, which matters more than people sometimes expect when someone’s leaving behind a longtime companion to move into a new place.

On the financial side, Tapestry accepts Medicaid, which opens the door for a lot of families who couldn’t otherwise afford this level of care. State inspectors who review this kind of community typically look at things like medication management, staff training and credentials, environmental safety, and how well resident rights get protected day to day. Those are the standard categories regulators check across every assisted living facility in Florida, not anything unique to this one.

Put it all together and you get a community built around two things at once: structured, round-the-clock care for residents who need it, and a packed activity schedule for people who still want full days. That combination, plus Medicaid acceptance, makes Tapestry a realistic option for a wider range of families than a lot of private-pay-only communities can serve.

Contact Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore

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.

Contact The Opal on Hermitage

Overview of The Grove at Canopy

Welcome to The Grove at Canopy, a senior living community in Tallahassee, Florida, offering a seamless combination of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services. This assisted living community provides a lifestyle filled with convenience and a strong sense of community for seniors looking for Independent Living.

Residents at The Grove at Canopy’s Independent Living option can enjoy a social environment and luxurious, maintenance-free apartments. Additionally, they offer resort-style amenities and personalized programs, catering to individual lifestyles with opportunities for impromptu social gatherings, planned events, and exquisite gourmet dining experiences, all within easy reach. Embrace the freedom and comfort of Independent Living at The Grove at Canopy and discover a community where convenience and luxury unite. 

Contact The Grove at Canopy

Westminster Oaks Tallahassee

4449 Meandering Way, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Overview of Westminster Oaks Tallahassee

Westminster Oaks, nestled in the heart of Tallahassee, is a senior living community that encourages residents to Embrace Life to the Fullest. The community is dedicated to providing an enriched lifestyle, offering exclusive access to arts, wellness, and lifelong learning opportunities. The community fosters a vibrant environment, from wellness classes to a unique partnership with Florida State University for lifelong learning at the Maguire Center. With various living options, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, residents have the flexibility to choose the lifestyle that suits them best.

Westminster Oak’s amenities and facilities are tailored to enhance the well-being and happiness of its residents. Residents enjoy spacious residences, including apartments and single-family homes, complemented by the My W Life well-being program. With gourmet dining options and a wooded, gated 90-acre campus featuring walking trails, Westminster Oaks prioritizes an active and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents. Westminster Oaks is committed to providing a continuum of care, ensuring residents’ happiness and peace of mind.

Contact Westminster Oaks Tallahassee

Overview of Eternally Rich Assisted Living Facility

Committed to excellence in providing care, Eternally Rich Assisted Living Facility in Tallahassee, FL, is an exceptional senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living services. Seniors looking to enjoy their golden years in comfort are provided with welcoming and cozy private residences with housekeeping services to ensure they live in a spotless and comfortable living environment. The community offers a wide array of services, including assistance with daily living activities, respite care, medication management, and regular wellness checks to ensure residents feel comfortable and well cared for.

Prioritizing residents’ enjoyment and happiness, the community creates plenty of opportunities for making new friends and meaningful experiences with its wide range of activities and excursions. Transportation services are also provided so they could get to their appointments on time or explore the city’s local amenities without the hassles of taking public transportation. Delicious meals are also offered to keep residents healthy and have the energy to live each day vibrantly.

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Allegro

4501 W Shannon Lakes, Tallahassee, FL 32309
Overview of Allegro

Allegro offers assisted living and independent living in Tallahassee, FL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since a move between levels can happen within the same community. Allegro opened in 1999 and is in the Killearn Estates neighborhood.

The community has 90 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Respite care allows for a short stay, which can help when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents can use a pool, fitness center, salon and barbershop, movie theater, and outdoor walking path for recreation and personal care on site. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community. David Schupack serves as administrator, and Kapg Tallahassee Senior Housing Opco operates Allegro.

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Overview of The Gables of Tallahassee

A distinguished senior living community set in the peaceful neighborhood of John Knox Road, Tallahassee, FL, The Gables of Tallahassee provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Featuring cozy and spacious accommodations including a variety of private and shared suites, seniors experience comfort and security at its finest. Spend your golden years doing what you love with top-notch care and assistance from an experienced and highly skilled team.

Enjoy various activities and interact through fun events orchestrated to encourage seniors to live a happy and engaged lifestyle. Highlighting seniors’ needs and preferences, the community respects their boundaries and lets them continue with their lives as they used to with round-the-clock support. With its dedication to seniors’ well-being, the community serves tasty meals for residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. The Gables of Tallahassee is a haven for seniors to live their golden years free of worries enveloped by beautiful landscapes and stunning amenities.

Contact The Gables of Tallahassee

Woodmont Senior Living

3207 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Overview of Woodmont Senior Living

Discover the welcoming ambiance of Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont, a premier assisted living and retirement community in Tallahassee, Florida. This warm and inviting community offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite Care, all dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through quality amenities and activities. 

The care team at Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont curates a variety of programs like music therapy, exercise classes, guest speaker events, and even bingo. fostering an environment of engagement and fulfillment. From beautifully designed living spaces to engaging activities, residents can experience a fulfilling lifestyle that encourages them to live life to the fullest.

Contact Woodmont Senior Living

New Journeys Residential Home Care

6205 Velda Dairy Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32309
Overview of New Journeys Residential Home Care

New Journeys Residential Home Care provides assisted living, adult day care, home care, memory care, and respite care in Tallahassee, Florida. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Adult day care provides daytime support for someone who lives elsewhere, while home care brings assistance into a person’s own home. Respite care offers a short term stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The range of services can support different care arrangements, including someone who needs help during the day or a temporary place to stay.

The home has six beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. A setting of this size may suit someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate community. New Journeys Residential Home Care opened in 2020.

Payment options include Insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid, giving families coverage options to consider when planning for care. Teresa Denise Whitehead-Carter serves as the administrator. The facility also offers transportation and rehabilitation services.

Contact New Journeys Residential Home Care

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Tallahassee at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $6,623The average monthly cost across facilities in Tallahassee, FL. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Tallahassee, FL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 95The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tallahassee, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Tallahassee, FL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Tallahassee, FL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Tallahassee, FL is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Tallahassee, FL?

Assisted living in Tallahassee, FL typically ranges from $4,000–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Tallahassee, FL?

Assisted living facilities in Tallahassee, FL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.