The Opal on Hermitage

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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 #615 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 615th out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 638th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
StatusLicensed
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.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 36 citations 37 inspections 6 fines $2.6K fined
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.

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

Rank #496 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 496th out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. 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.

Since 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (9% above)
• Citations per year (8% above)
• Total inspections (42% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (19% below)
• Inspection citation rate (44% below)
Latest Inspection June 12, 2024 Monitor

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. 3633 This facility has 9% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 9% worse Rank #553 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 553rd out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2012. 2.62.4 This facility has 8% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.6 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 8% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 11.3 This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #167 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 3726 This facility has 42% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (37 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 42% worse
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 #178 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 178th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • THE OPAL ON HERMITAGE was inspected on 2024-06-12, with no deficiencies cited in its latest report. Over a period of 35 inspections from 2012-09-17 to 2024-06-12, the facility had 34 total deficiencies identified across various inspection types, including standard and complaint inspections. Key themes emerging from these inspections include records and documentation, resident care and rights, and emergency planning. The facility has demonstrated improvement in addressing past deficiencies, with a notable shift towards compliance following corrective actions taken to address previously cited issues.

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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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).
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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.

What payment types does The Opal on Hermitage accept?

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

Does The Opal on Hermitage operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Opal on Hermitage is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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