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6 Best Nursing Homes in Jefferson County, FL

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Jefferson County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Jefferson County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Jefferson County is about $4,818, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 55 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Jefferson County, FL

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Photo of Sodalis Tallahassee Assisted Living
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21 reviews
8.9
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21 reviews
5 star
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19%
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My experience overall is good at Sodalis. I have made some good friends here. It's a good place to live. I feel safe and secure here. I would recommend this facility to someone looking for...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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Photo of YourLife of Tallahassee
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22 Floor plans available
8.6
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8.6
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26 reviews
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4 star
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As with any congregate living facility there have been some hiccups which prevented me from giving 5's access the board. Still, we are happy with our choice... the executive director is fabulous and has...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Positioned in Tallahassee, Florida, Capital Square at Tallahassee is devoted to residents with impaired memory, offering a unique holistic program designed to celebrate life with residents, while maintaining their safety and comfort.Our Inspiritás “neighborhood” is secured for resident safety yet...
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Our loved one has been in and out of Westminster Oaks for rehab and we are not madly in love with this community but they are taking much better care of her than the community she normally stays at. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ideally located on a beautifully wooded campus in Florida's capital city of Tallahassee, Westminster Oaks combines established neighborhoods of detached villas with the comfort and luxury of mid-rise and garden apartment homes. All residences feature the highest quality construction, smart...
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The staff is just wonderful, they work hard to make the family happy and the resident as well. The rooms are wonderful and are everything they need. The food smells good and my mother-in-law says it's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Tapestry Walden, it's all about you.We are delighted that you are interested in Tapestry Senior Living Walden. The area’s NEWEST assisted living and memory care community.At Tapestry, we are dedicated to providing you with exceptional living. Our beautiful community offers you an array of...
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Following an accident, Big Bend Hospice staff assisted us step-by-step in moving my Mother from the hospital to their facility. Once there she received what can best be described as concierge care of the...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Jefferson County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson County is $4,818 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lee, FL with an average of $2,704 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson County, FL vs. nearby counties

Jefferson County, FL
$4,818/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson County, FL vs. the state and national average

Jefferson County, FL
$4,818/mo
$4,332/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson County vs. other types of senior living

$4,240/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,818/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Jefferson County, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$1,999/mo
Studio
$2,717/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,079/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,342/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Jefferson County over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Jefferson County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Jefferson County

Tapestry Senior Living Walden in Tallahassee, FL

5.0
This is a gorgeous community with an excellent staff. I'd reccomend it to anyone I know.

Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL

5.0
They've scheduled their personel to make sure somebody is going to be with my mom every single day at least twice a day so they'll have someone there. They're fabulous, fabulous, there's not one negative things I could say about hospice, they're why we haven't made any move from where she is ...
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Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore in Tallahassee, FL

4.0
I love the fact that they have a reception desk with somebody who staffed there from early morning until early evening. They are the first impression and they said a very fine standard for how the place runs. There are nursing stations on every floor and constantly people walking around but you ...
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Jefferson County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Jefferson County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Jefferson County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Jefferson County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Jefferson County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jefferson County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Jefferson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Jefferson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Jefferson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
80%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
80%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.4%
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Brookdale Centre Pointe Boulevard, Sodalis Tallahassee Memory Care and The Opal on Hermitage are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Jefferson County, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 6 nursing homes facilities near Jefferson County, Florida. See the full list.

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