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Photo of Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore
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9.5
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36 reviews
9.5
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36 reviews
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Everyone has been very nice. My dad was amazed that all of the staff (even kitchen staff) knew his name. He was afraid that it would be noisy and he'd have a hard time sleeping but that has not been the...
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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9.4
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32 reviews
9.4
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32 reviews
5 star
28%
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The information I was receiving was informative. Helped me ask questions that helped me look for a facility that would be good for my mother. My mother speaks well of the staff. She is becoming more involved...
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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9.4
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12 reviews
9.4
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12 reviews
5 star
84%
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8%
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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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22 Floor plans available
9.1
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58 reviews
9.1
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58 reviews
5 star
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Brookdale is an excellent facility, staffed by caring professionals and my Mother-in-law was very content there. She loved all the staff who interacted with her in any capacity. I would highly recommend...
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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9.0
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27 reviews
9.0
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27 reviews
5 star
44%
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Very large staff turnover, but we would recommend Sodalis Tallahassee Assisted Living to other families based on the experience so far.
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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8.1
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32 reviews
8.1
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32 reviews
5 star
43%
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There is nowhere in Tallahassee I would have rather had Mom go than St. Augustine Plantation after having had terrible experiences at two other assisted living centers. [name removed] ran the facility...
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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22 Floor plans available
8.5
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5 reviews
8.5
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5 reviews
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The staff was more than accommodating, from moving in assistance to someone helping to hang pictures. My mom is greatly enjoying the cafeteria and feels happy, safe and comfortable. They have been most...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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55 reviews
8.4
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55 reviews
5 star
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My love one was getting released from rehab the doctor recommended assisted living. A friend recommended the Opal on hermitage. I called the administrator for information and a tour. We made the decision as...
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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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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22 Floor plans available
6.9
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28 reviews
6.9
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28 reviews
5 star
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The staff gets to know the resident and their family. I wish the price was more affordable but I am very happy with the care we are receiving.
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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Photo of Azalea Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
1919 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.0
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16 reviews
7.0
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16 reviews
5 star
81%
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3 star
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2 star
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We moved my mom into Azalea Gardens in the middle of May, due to a move, and have not had any regrets with our choice. From day one, the entire staff has gone out of their way to make my mom feel comfortable...
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.
At Azalea Gardens in Tallahassee, you’ll experience southern hospitality on a whole new level. Here, we devote ourselves exclusively to the care of those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Located in the vibrant university town and the state capital of Tallahassee, Florida,...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Wacissa, FL

The average cost of senior living in Wacissa is $4,715 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lee, FL with an average of $3,188 per month.

Assisted living costs in Wacissa, FL, vs. nearby cities

Wacissa, FL
$4,715/mo

Assisted living costs in Wacissa, FL, vs. state and national averages

Wacissa, FL
$4,715/mo
$3,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Wacissa, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,715/mo
$4,715/mo

Assisted living costs in Wacissa, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,370/mo
Studio
$4,530/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,956/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,342/mo

Senior living costs in Wacissa vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Wacissa, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWacissa, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,715/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,715/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,991/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wacissa, FL:$4,715/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wacissa, FL:$4,715/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wacissa, FL:$3,991/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wacissa, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wacissa 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Wacissa, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wacissa 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 median 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
Wacissa, FL$4,115/mo$4,191/mo-1.8%
Florida$4,518/mo$4,302/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Wacissa, FL
2024 average cost:$4,115/mo
2023 average cost:$4,191/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,518/mo
2023 average cost:$4,302/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wacissa, FL

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What families are saying about assisted living in Wacissa

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wacissa

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.

Sodalis Tallahassee Memory Care

4.5
We chose this community because of the price, location, and the size of the community. It is smaller and more individualized so we get better 1 on 1 care. The room sizes are very comfortable. My mom says some days the food is good and some days it is not. Our favorite part about Tallahassee ...
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St. Augustine Plantation in Tallahassee, FL

5.0
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 general. My sister and I are so pleased with our decision to trust our mom's care to the ...
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Wacissa review score based on 109 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 109 reviews of 12 Wacissa assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wacissa 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

Wacissa review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Wacissa, FL12 facilities
8.0
Monticello, FL19 facilities
8.2
Tallahassee, FL16 facilities

Review subcategories for Wacissa 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 109 reviews of 12 Wacissa assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wacissa 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.
Wacissa, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Wacissa assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wacissa assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wacissa, 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 Wacissa 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 Wacissa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wacissa, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
91.7%
54.5%
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 Wacissa 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 Wacissa Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wacissa, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
91.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
41.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wacissa 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 Wacissa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wacissa, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Wacissa 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 Wacissa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wacissa, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wacissa 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 Wacissa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wacissa, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
91.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
91.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
91.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
91.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
83.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wacissa

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Wacissa protect seniors.
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Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore, The Gables of Tallahassee and Sodalis Tallahassee Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wacissa, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 16 assisted living facilities near Wacissa, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Wacissa, Florida is Woodmont Senior Living. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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