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10 Best Nursing Homes in Tallahassee, FL

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Florida is $6,190, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Tallahassee area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Tallahassee, FL

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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Photo of Varnum's Rest Home
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.
Photo of Rosa's Caring Heart - Madison
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.
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How we rank order the Tallahassee community options above

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Costs of nursing homes in the Tallahassee area

The cost of nursing home care can be a significant concern for seniors and their families. The monthly median cost of nursing home care in Tallahassee is $9,885 monthly.[01] However, in Tallahassee, the average cost for assisted living is $4,098 and $4,631 for memory care, based on A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[02] These figures for assisted living and memory care include associated fees paid by seniors and include various floor plans, amenities, and other variables.

While nursing homes provide round-the-clock medical care, memory care and assisted living facilities typically offer a comprehensive range of personal care services and amenities. Basic services and amenities generally include meals, housekeeping, laundry, and assistance with daily tasks.

Senior living costs in Florida vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeFloridaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$6,190/mo$5,847/mo5.9% above national median
Assisted Living$4,853/mo$5,830/mo16.8% below national median
Memory Care$5,704/mo$6,999/mo18.5% below national median
Independent Living$3,640/mo$3,520/mo3.4% above national median
Nursing Homes
Florida:$6,190/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:5.9% above national median
Assisted Living
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:16.8% below national median
Memory Care
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:18.5% below national median
Independent Living
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:3.4% above national median
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Nursing homes costs in Tallahassee, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Tallahassee and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Tallahassee, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Tallahassee, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Tallahassee have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Tallahassee, FL$5,012/mo$4,917/mo+1.9%
Florida$5,114/mo$4,949/mo+3.3%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Tallahassee, FL
2024 average cost:$5,012/mo
2023 average cost:$4,917/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,114/mo
2023 average cost:$4,949/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Tallahassee

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Tallahassee

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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The Residence at Oak Grove in Thomasville, GA

4.3
So far I've been very pleased. The facility is super clean. The rooms are nice. They seem to keep them well maintained. Normally the care is pretty good, although today they didn't change my loved one before they sent him out for an appointment, which they've done before. But the staff seem ...
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Legacy Village at Plantation Manor in Thomasville, GA

5.0
The facility is very clean, it did not smell like pee like some other places we visited. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The room sizes are good, they are not suites but the residents really do not need much. I would recommend Legacy Village at Plantation Manor to those looking ...
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How people pay for a nursing home in Tallahassee

Planning and paying for long-term care can be a complex and overwhelming process. It’s important to understand the different payment options available to you, whether you’re looking for nursing home care, memory care, or assisted living in the Tallahassee area. Fortunately, there are several ways to pay for long-term care, including private payment methods, VA benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, and public assistance.

At A Place for Mom, we understand the importance of finding the right payment option for your long-term care needs. That’s why we offer resources and guidance to help you explore private pay, VA benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid resources for seniors in Tallahassee. Check out our tabs for more information on these payment options.

Private pay methods

Private pay is an option for seniors who have sufficient funds to pay for their long-term care needs. This is the most common payment method for nursing home care, memory care, or assisted living facilities, with seniors using their own personal savings, retirement funds, or long-term care insurance policies to cover living expenses.

Private pay means that seniors pay for their care out of their own income and assets, including savings, Social Security benefits, pensions, and investment returns. Private pay can also include income from selling a house, a reverse mortgage, or using health savings accounts. Additionally, some seniors may choose to use their life insurance policies to help pay for long-term care expenses.

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Number of veterans who live in Tallahassee

About 32% of Tallahassee veterans are 75+

As a veteran, there are benefits that can help you pay for long-term care such as assisted living or memory care. One such benefit is called Aid and Attendance, which is designed to provide financial assistance to veterans who require help with everyday personal care needs, are bedridden, live in a nursing home, or have poor eyesight. You might be eligible for the A&A if you currently receive a Veterans Pension. The VA Pension is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to low-income wartime veterans who are 65 or older, totally and permanently disabled, living in an assisted care facility, and/or receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These funds can be used to cover nursing home, memory care, or assisted living payments.

There are also monthly tax-free payments provided to veterans with a service-connected disability called the VA Disability Compensation. The amount of payment is determined by the level of disability. It’s important to note that having a disability due to active military service does not automatically initiate disability compensation payments. Therefore, veterans must apply for the benefits, as service-connected disability status influences VA copay and program eligibility.

To apply for these benefits, it is recommended that you work with an accredited representative or agent, such as a veterans services officer. These officers are vetted and recognized by the VA, and they can help you navigate the complex VA benefits system to ensure that you do not miss out on any benefits. Other great resources for seniors when it comes to VA benefits include the regional VA office in St. Petersburg or local veterans services organizations (VSOs).

Resources for Tallahassee veterans

Government offices

Regional VA Benefits Office
9500 Bay Pines Blvd.
Bay Pines, FL 33744
Phone: 800-827-1000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs
The Capitol
400 S. Monroe St., Suite 2105
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 850-487-1533

Local organizations helping veterans

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3308
2769 W. Tennessee St.
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Phone: 850-575-3308
Email: post3308@gmail.com

Sauls-Bridges Post 13 of the American Legion
229 Lake Ella Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone: 850-222-3382

Disabled American Veterans, Tallahassee Chapter 5
1009 Concord Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850-573-7643

Medicaid

If you or a loved one is in need of long-term care, Medicaid may be able to help cover some of the costs. In Florida, the Medicaid program is called Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) and is administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). It is important to note that Medicaid does not pay for custodial care, which includes room and board, in assisted living or memory care facilities. However, Medicaid does cover custodial care in nursing homes. To qualify, you must require a nursing home level of care.

The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver covers some medically necessary costs in memory care or assisted living, but not room and board. To find out more about eligibility requirements and covered services, you can contact the Elder Helpline or visit the Elder Affairs website.

There are also senior-specific and/or disability-specific long-term care programs available in Florida that may provide additional support. The Local Area Agency on Aging can help seniors access these long-term care services offered by their state and city. If you need help navigating the Medicaid system, there are many resources available, such as SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) and the local long-term care ombudsman.

Tallahassee Medicaid resources

Medicaid application and assistance in Tallahassee

Florida State Medicaid Managed Care
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, MS 62
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 888-419-3456
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Advantage Aging Solutions
Area Agency on Aging
2414 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850-488-0055
Fax: 850-922-2420

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 380
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 850-414-2323
Fax: 850-414-2377
Email: LTCOPInformer@elderaffairs.org

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)
4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 270
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 800-963-5337
Email: information@elderaffairs.org

Elder Helpline
Phone: 1-800-963-5337

Medicare

While Medicare does not cover custodial care costs, such as room and board or rent for assisted living or memory care, it can help with certain medical needs. For example, it can assist with hospital stays, lab tests, hospice care, doctor visits, and home health care services. Medicare may also cover some preventive care, such as screenings for cancers and mental illnesses.

When it comes to applying for Medicare, there are two options: online or in person at the local Social Security Administration office. Before making the trip to the SSA office, you should check your eligibility. If you live in Tallahassee, there are local resources available to help with Medicare-related needs. For example, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration offers the Florida Medicare Savings Program, which can help those who qualify with their Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance payments. Advantage Aging Solutions, the local area agency on aging, can also provide you with important information about Medicare and senior care options.

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is the state’s health insurance assistance program (SHIP), and it offers seniors free, unbiased advice on a range of Medicare-related topics. Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs also provides a number of services and programs for seniors. If you’re having trouble understanding Medicare, the local long-term care ombudsman is another valuable resource who can help out.

Tallahassee resident Medicare resources

Apply for and get help understanding Medicare

Social Security Administration
2002 Old St. Augustine, Suite B-12
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: 866-248-2088
Fax: 833-679-0237
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Advantage Aging Solutions
Area Agency on Aging
2414 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850-488-0055
Fax: 850-922-2420

SHINE
Phone: 866-467-4624

Elder Helpline
Phone: 800-963-5337

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 380
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 850-414-2323
Fax: 850-414-2377
Email: LTCOPInformer@elderaffairs.org

Understand Florida laws and regulations for nursing homes

Florida has specific laws and regulations for nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care facilities, which are all licensed and regulated by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration’s Bureau of Health Facility Regulation. The Bureau also performs regular inspections to ensure these facilities abide by federal and state standards. Nursing homes are also subject to federal laws.

During these inspections, a surveyor will visit the facility and investigate any complaints or violations. These inspections are unannounced and typically occur at least once a year, although facilities that have had prior complaints filed against them may be inspected more often than others with fewer complaints. If they violate any standards, the inspector would include the violations and failures in an inspection report called a statement of deficiency. The report is sent to the violating facility that is required to submit a plan of correction. The ratings are based on health inspections, staffing levels, and a variety of quality measures. The property owner or manager will be notified of the inspection results, and the residents can ask them for the property’s inspection information (the results or report). Seniors can request inspection reports from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Nursing home standards

Under Florida’s standards, each nursing home must have at least one physician, dietician, and nurse. These medical professionals must be in good standing and stay in compliance with ongoing education requirements, and all must undergo a criminal background check. Florida nursing home staffing requirements are mandated by law. The staffing ratios consist of three levels of care providers: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Registered Nurses (RNs). Together, LPNs and RNs are considered licensed nursing staff. There must be a minimum weekly average of certified nursing assistants and licensed nursing staffing combined with 3.6 hours of direct care per resident per day.

Assisted living and memory care standards

Assisted living facilities in Tallahassee have to be inspected prior to licensure, as well as at least once every two years. The types of services that assisted living facilities provide depend on their licensure type. Standard facilities provide personal care services and assistance with self-administration of medications. Facilities with a limited nursing services license can provide additional nursing services specified in regulations, while facilities with an extended congregate care license can provide more extensive assistance with activities of daily living, plus additional nursing services if required by the resident’s service plan.

State laws and regulations must be followed by all types of licensed assisted living facilities. The regulations cover rules around medication administration, meals, staffing, training, requirements for the physical facility, and the exact services each level is allowed to provide.

Florida Department of Health contact information

Florida Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 850-245-4444
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

COVID-19 regulations for Tallahassee nursing homes

There are no local mandates for COVID-19 regulations in Tallahassee nursing homes, assisted living or memory care facilities. However, facilities may have their own guidelines in place. It is recommended that long-term care facilities follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC)recommendations.

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Masking.

Those who have COVID-19 symptoms or who have tested positive for COVID-19 are strongly advised to wear a mask to prevent the spread and protect people around them.

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Vaccinations.

COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for seniors, as this can protect them from the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death.

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Facility cleanliness.

Facilities should maintain good infection prevention and control practices, including facility cleanliness and ventilation improvements.

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Staff safety.

Staff should follow recommendations for masking and social distancing to mitigate the spread of illness. Seniors and staff should follow CDC guidelines for vaccination, isolation, and quarantine.

What to expect from nursing homes in Tallahassee

Tallahassee offers a mix of luxury and budget-friendly options for senior care. Seniors and their families can expect a variety of care options and amenities in Tallahassee’s assisted living facilities and memory care facilities. Personalized care and services are available for seniors with different levels of physical and mental health conditions, and a range of activities and amenities help seniors maintain a fulfilling lifestyle.

Choices are available for the level of care you need

In Tallahassee, A Place for Mom partners with 12 facilities that provide a variety of senior living options. In addition to two assisted living facilities and three memory care facilities, there are some combination facilities that provide different services on one campus. We partner with four facilities that offer both assisted living and memory care, two that combines independent living and assisted living, and one with all three options.

Assisted living facilities for every budget

A Place for Mom’s partner facilities in Tallahassee offer more than just essential services. Some more luxury options in Tallahassee offer upscale amenities, including waterfront views, spas, chef-prepared meals, and expansive common areas with recreational activities and entertainment options. For those seeking a simpler way of life in their golden years, budget-friendly options are also available, which still offer communal amenities such as enclosed courtyards, arts-and-crafts centers, and pet-friendly areas.

Memory care facilities

Memory care facilities provide specialized care and amenities to support the unique needs of residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss, such as easy-to-navigate floor plans, visual cues and reminders, and secured areas to prevent wandering. They also offer a range of amenities and services, such as arts and crafts centers, libraries, and visiting health care professionals.

Tallahassee nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tallahassee nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tallahassee, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.6%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.3%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.3%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.3%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.2%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tallahassee, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tallahassee, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.3%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tallahassee, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tallahassee, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
51.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.2%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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21,133

Number of seniors over the age of 65 currently living in Tallahassee

11%
Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Tallahassee population
$51,247

Median annual income for Tallahassee seniors 65 and older

Health care for seniors in Tallahassee

Tallahassee is home to cutting-edge health care facilities and an abundance of specialty physicians, which ensures seniors in Tallahassee are well cared for thanks to a wealth of great health care options.

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Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is one of the biggest health care organizations in the country and has one of the most sophisticated neurosurgery programs in the region. It has the highest designation for heart attack care and is rated high performing by U.S. News & World Report in seven procedures.

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HCA Florida Capital Hospital

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is one of the largest health care providers in the country. It provides Tallahassee natives with a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgical procedures, and diagnostic imaging.

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Transportation for seniors in Tallahassee

Transportation can be a challenge for seniors in Tallahassee, as the city has limited options for public transport, biking, and getting around on foot. Thankfully, the vast majority (92%) of assisted living and memory care facilities in A Place for Mom’s network offer complimentary transportation services. Many also provide transportation at cost.

For seniors with dementia and other memory-related shortcomings, it is recommended that they only use public transit with a caregiver due to safety concerns related to vision problems, delayed reaction time, or confusion. One of Tallahassee’s public transportation options is the StarMetro bus system, which offers bus service access throughout town. The StarMetro has some accessibility features, such as wheelchair lifts and aisles that can fit mobility devices up to 48 inches long and 30 inches wide. Veterans can enjoy a free bus pass by applying through Leon County Veteran Services.

A private transportation option for those living in assisted living or memory care facilities is C & T Senior Transportation, which provides seniors with door-to-door transportation to doctor appointments, grocery shopping, banking, and medication pickups. This service accepts a variety of payment methods, including online payments, cash, or checks.

Senior activities in Tallahassee

Tallahassee offers a wide range of activities for seniors, including those with memory care and accessibility needs. Seniors and their families or chaperones can visit some fascinating museums in Tallahassee. Goodwood Museum and Gardens offers guided tours and educational programs where seniors can learn about Tallahassee’s history and enjoy the picturesque gardens and architecture of the historic home. The Tallahassee Automobile Museum features vintage cars and other automobiles. Beyond that, the Challenger Learning Center is an interactive science museum offering hands-on exhibits and planetarium shows.

Seniors can explore plenty of restaurants with friends and family. There’s Savour, where you can eat high-end steak, seafood, and delicious cocktails. Table 23 is your go-to for Southern-style fare in a warm and elegant atmosphere, while Bella Bella serves mouth-watering Italian cuisine.

Anglers can grab a reel and fish at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park, or Lake Talquin State Park. You can catch crappie, bream, Florida black bass, and catfish. Keep in mind that a fishing license may be required. For more information on this, look through the Florida Wildlife Commission’s website on Fishing in Florida.

For those looking for other types of outdoor excursions and picnics, visit Cascades ParkLafayette Heritage Trail Park, or Florida State Park. These parks in the Tallahassee area offer outdoor activities, including hiking and boating. These activities can be very beneficial for seniors with memory care needs, as they provide physical activity and exposure to nature.

References

  1. Genworth Financial. (2021). Cost of Care Survey.

  2. A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  3. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran Status (S2101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.

  4. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and Sex (S0101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.

  5. U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Best Hospitals in Tallahassee.

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1.

Genworth Financial. (2021). Cost of Care Survey.

2.

A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

3.

United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran Status (S2101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.

4.

United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and Sex (S0101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.

5.

U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Best Hospitals in Tallahassee.