
Compare Assisted Living around Tallahassee (Metro Area)
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.
| Westminster Oaks Tallahassee | AL IL MC NH SNF | Tallahassee | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1058 | Yes |
1
Facility
1
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1429 / 1487 | Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 23 | 39.1%
Facility
39.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#208 / 907 | 21
Facility
21
FL AVG
33
Rank
#307 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | - | Karen Myers | - | - |
| The Grove at Canopy | AL IL MC RC | Tallahassee (Crestline Road) | 96
Facility
96
FL AVG
88
Rank
#485 / 1058 | No |
18
Facility
18
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1130 / 1487 | Kre Tallahassee Opco LLC | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 16 | 37.5%
Facility
37.5%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#193 / 907 | 18
Facility
18
FL AVG
33
Rank
#254 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | For-Profit | - | Samantha White | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| Allegro | AL IL | Tallahassee (Killearn Estates) | 90
Facility
90
FL AVG
88
Rank
#522 / 1058 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
FL AVG
40
Rank
#993 / 1487 | Kapg Tallahassee Senior Housing Opco, LLC | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 23 | 30.4%
Facility
30.4%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#140 / 907 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#328 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#158 / 907 | For-Profit | - | David Schupack | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore | AL MC | Tallahassee (Town And Country) | 160
Facility
160
FL AVG
88
Rank
#108 / 1058 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
FL AVG
40
Rank
#612 / 1487 | Tallahassee Nhhi, LLC | 91
Facility
91
FL AVG
83
Rank
#281 / 876 | 33 | 51.5%
Facility
51.5%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#374 / 907 | 35
Facility
35
FL AVG
33
Rank
#531 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | For-Profit | - | Linda Cauley | Studio / 1 bed | - |
| The Opal on Hermitage | AL ADC MC | Tallahassee | 75
Facility
75
FL AVG
88
Rank
#602 / 1058 | No |
44
Facility
44
FL AVG
40
Rank
#638 / 1487 | Tallahassee Osl Operating LLC | 83
Facility
83
FL AVG
83
Rank
#496 / 876 | 37 | 35.1%
Facility
35.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#170 / 907 | 36
Facility
36
FL AVG
33
Rank
#543 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#158 / 907 | For-Profit | $2,625 | Taquandra Green | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| St. Augustine Plantation | AL MC RC | Tallahassee (Old Saint Augustine Road) | 115
Facility
115
FL AVG
88
Rank
#340 / 1058 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
FL AVG
40
Rank
#993 / 1487 | St. Augustine Plantation Operator, LLC | 75
Facility
75
FL AVG
83
Rank
#657 / 876 | 76 | 30.3%
Facility
30.3%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#139 / 907 | 74
Facility
74
FL AVG
33
Rank
#818 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#158 / 907 | For-Profit | $4,875 | Megan Griffin | Private Rooms | - |
| The Gables of Tallahassee | AL MC RC | Tallahassee (John Knox Road) | 98
Facility
98
FL AVG
88
Rank
#469 / 1058 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
FL AVG
40
Rank
#818 / 1487 | 100 John Knox Rd Tenant, LLC | 82
Facility
82
FL AVG
83
Rank
#530 / 876 | 59 | 54.2%
Facility
54.2%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#413 / 907 | 78
Facility
78
FL AVG
33
Rank
#834 / 907 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#545 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Matthew Birman | Suite | - |
| Canterfield Senior Living | AL IL MC | Tallahassee (East Tharpe Street) | - | Yes |
70
Facility
70
FL AVG
40
Rank
#211 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Cherie Hart | 2 Bed | A+ |
| Woodmont Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Tallahassee (North Monroe Street) | 99
Facility
99
FL AVG
88
Rank
#464 / 1058 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
FL AVG
40
Rank
#993 / 1487 | Northstar Senior Living Inc | 64
Facility
64
FL AVG
83
Rank
#810 / 876 | 93 | 72%
Facility
72%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#715 / 907 | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
33
Rank
#896 / 907 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#545 / 907 | For-Profit | $82,931 | Brittany Nichols | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| Heritage Healthcare Center | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Tallahassee | 180
Facility
180
FL AVG
88
Rank
#56 / 1058 | No |
98
Facility
98
FL AVG
40
Rank
#3 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Canterfield of Tallahassee | AL IL MC | Tallahassee | - | Yes |
70
Facility
70
FL AVG
40
Rank
#211 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Cherie Hart | - | - |
| Azalea Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care | AL HOS MC RC | Tallahassee | - | Yes |
13
Facility
13
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1204 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Samantha Getty | - | A+ |
| Villas at Killearn Lakes | AL MC RC | Tallahassee | - | No |
13
Facility
13
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1204 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
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.
Under David Schupack’s administration, Allegro is a residential community in Tallahassee’s Killearn Estates area that offers assisted living and memory care services to older adults in a 3-story building. Residents can select from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans tailored to different levels of care needs and independence. The 90-bed community is operated by Kapg Tallahassee Senior Housing Opco, Llc.
Allegro delivers 24-hour staffing and respite care alongside specialized programming via Ensemble Memory Care and Connected Living. Such programs cater to residents needing help with daily activities and those seeking supportive community living. For residents wanting cognitive enrichment and social engagement, the facility offers a library, movie theater, and billiards and game room. It sits in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 25. This means some nearby services are walkable, but most errands and activities need a car. A fitness center, salon and barbershop, outdoor walking path, and resident parking are among the amenities.
A May 2024 state inspection found no deficiencies, indicating continuous attention to care standards. Prior inspections had cited isolated issues concerning medication management and staffing practices, which have since been resolved. This pattern signals the community has addressed earlier concerns and maintains focus on compliance areas.
To those aiming for a calmer community environment, the residential setting may appeal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With a capacity of six beds, New Journeys Residential Home Care is an assisted living community in Tallahassee, Florida, that offers rehabilitation services and respite care. Operated by New Journeys Residential Home Care LLC and administered by Teresa Denise Whitehead-Carter, this single-story community is best for older adults recovering from illness or injury or those requiring temporary support.
Personalized assistance with activities of daily living is provided, as well as meal preparation, housekeeping, and 24-hour care from licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. This hands-on approach promotes continuity of care and allows staff to respond immediately to residents’ needs at any time.
Although the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, the location offers convenient access for families in the Tallahassee area. The community also accepts insurance, HMO coverage, and Medicaid, providing multiple payment options for eligible residents.
State inspections have demonstrated a strong record of regulatory compliance. Over the past several years, multiple inspections identified no deficiencies, and no substantiated complaints resulted in regulatory findings.
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.
Peacefully nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL, Canterfield Senior Living is a distinguished family-owned community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With cozy and sophisticated one-bedroom villas, independent living residents experience exceptional comfort. Maintenance services and convenient apartment features are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.
Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Delectable and healthy dining options are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its wide range of care options and state-of-the-art amenities, residents enjoy the highest quality of life in retirement.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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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.

















