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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shell Island, FL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Shell Island, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Shell Island or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Shell Island.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Shell Island for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 12 assisted living facilities in the Shell Island area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Four Points.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Tallahassee, Crawfordville and St. Marks.
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9.6
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44 reviews
It has been over a year since my loved one was here and they replaced most of the staff. Facility is very nice and accessible. Programs are great.
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.
Building Your Best LifeMemory care doesn’t have to mean giving up on having a great quality of life. Instead, it can mean spending days exploring hobbies both old and new, exercising to stay strong mentally and physically, and enjoying life with a luxurious backdrop. That’s what you or your loved...
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9.4
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46 reviews
Mom likes the smaller size of the facility and the friendliness of staff. More personal care. I would recommend Opal to others in a similar situation.
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.
A Great Place to UpgradeIt’s time to upgrade your senior living situation. Retirement should be spent doing interesting things with interesting people, not doing chores and living an isolated life at home. As one of our residents, you’ll have access to a redefined independence. You’ll be living...
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9.4
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12 reviews
We have not yet been inside the community due to COVID, but we really liked how friendly the staff was, they were very accommodating to us, and they seemed to really care about the residents there. We have...
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*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...
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9.1
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23 reviews
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...
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.
Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore in Tallahassee is a community, made up of individual threads, all woven together with purpose and skill. As a skilled artist can tell an entire story by weaving those threads together, ours are people...nurses, caregivers, doctors, therapists, community leaders,...
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8.9
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100 reviews
My dad was hesitant to agree to an assisted living arrangement. Woodmont and A Place For Mom went above and beyond to help make both myself and my dad feel comfortable. [name removed] helped me brainstorm...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont is an assisted living community located in sunny Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it is a wonderful place to enjoy. You or your loved one could spend time with other residents socializing, or visiting with family while enjoying...
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8.8
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25 reviews
I would say a 5 for each of those catgeories. The care and cleanliness has improved substantially since the YourLife management took over from Capital Square. We were not unhappy before but there are more...
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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8.5
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23 reviews
It is memory care and the staff keep you informed of issues as they occur and they will occur. Never during a visit, it always happens at night or early am - the staff will inform you as soon as things are...
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.
At The Gables of Tallahassee residents and their guests enjoy elegant living rooms, a library, salon, spa, hobby rooms, restaurant-style meals in a well-appointed dining room and the lovely weather on our porches and patios. We offer apartments with a variety of floor plans, the convenience of...
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8.4
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29 reviews
I just want to publicly thank [name removed] , the Executive Director, for all the timely updates she shares with residents' family members, both during challenging times (like pending hurricanes!) and in...
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.
Situated on a historic canopy road of majestic oak trees, St. Augustine Plantation is a warm, friendly, and relaxed senior living community located near Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Capital Regional Medical Center and CRMC Urgent Care as well as Governor’s Square Mall, Midtown Shopping and...
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7.9
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11 reviews
Sodalis Tallahassee is such a beautiful community. My grandmother has lived at Sodalis for a year. The staff are patient and kind. The Residents are happy and enjoy engaging in the daily activities.
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*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...
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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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1.0
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9 reviews
We are very happy with Canterfield of Tallahassee. We have told other people about it - we told our primary care physician who wrote down their information. I've even contacted a nurse I know who works for...
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.
As Tallahassee's first and only elegant retirement living community, Canterfield of Tallahassee invites you to discover a truly exceptional way of life. From the ideal location next to 208 E. Tharpe St., to the continuum of care, Canterfield is an inspiring retirement community that enables you...
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Cost of assisted living in Shell Island, FL
The average cost of senior living in Shell Island is $4,383 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenville, FL with an average of $3,930 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shell Island, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shell Island, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shell Island vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shell Island, FL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Shell Island over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shell Island, FL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shell Island
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shell Island
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.
Woodmont Senior Living in Tallahassee, FL
3.7
All of the staff members that we came in contact with at Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont were pleasant and accommodating. The only complaints we had was the quality of the food, housekeeping was very poor and the community is showing its age but they were in process of updating the apartments ...
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Sodalis Tallahassee Assisted Living
5.0
[Name removed] was extremely courteous and helpful. Her professionalism is amazing. She gave us a wonderful tour of the whole facility and introduced us to many staff members. [Name removed]was also very helpful and I was very impressed. [Name removed] introduced herself to us and asked my ...
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Shell Island review score based on 94 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 94 reviews of 12 Shell Island assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shell Island review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Shell Island review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shell Island assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 94 reviews of 12 Shell Island assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shell Island resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Shell Island, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Shell Island assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shell Island assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shell Island, 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 Shell Island assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Shell Island 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
91.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
91.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
58.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
91.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shell Island assisted living
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 Shell Island Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
91.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shell Island assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shell Island 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
50%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
83.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Shell Island assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shell Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
58.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
91.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shell Island assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Shell Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
91.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
91.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shell Island
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Shell Island protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Centre Pointe Boulevard, The Opal on Hermitage and Sodalis Tallahassee Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shell Island, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Shell Island, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Shell Island, Florida are Brookdale Centre Pointe Boulevard and The Opal on Hermitage. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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