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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Taylor County, FL

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9.4
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28 reviews
9.4
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28 reviews
5 star
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All 5. Great place. The staff is outstanding and attentive to the residents. The food is amazing. Residents are quite happy worth the quality and quantity. Prepared fresh and hot. Onsite managers and staff...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Mulligan Park, we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities, pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...
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77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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46 reviews
8.4
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46 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
16%
3 star
15%
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2%
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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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77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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52 reviews
9.3
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52 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
26%
3 star
6%
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5%
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Studio Apt. Staff: good. Food: not that Great. Always lacks enough employees. Transportation: bus stays in shop for repairs most of the time. I think most of the residents come here because they don't have...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cherry Laurel provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a picturesque corner of Tallahassee, you'll be charmed by our caring staff and beautiful facilities. As much as our residents love our quiet community, they also appreciate the convenience of being...
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9.2
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22 reviews
9.2
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22 reviews
5 star
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Like most places, the weekend shift is not as "good" as the weekday. These days it's hard to find good quality people in most fields, but the CNA/health care is tough and it shows in facilities like...
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.
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF TALLHASSEE 5 YEARS IN A ROW!Located in Killearn Estates area of Tallahassee surrounded by 6 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and walking paths is Allegro’s independent and assisted living community. We are available with as many or as few services as you need. We...
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8.6
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29 reviews
8.6
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29 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
31%
3 star
16%
2 star
9%
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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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2323 Photos available
6.8
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9 reviews
6.8
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9 reviews
5 star
30%
4 star
50%
3 star
10%
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The facility smells really nice but they don't always keep up with the bathrooms. Staff are really nice. I think the quality of care at the Grove is as good as it can be considering that the owners who get...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Grove at Canopy features exceptional services, superior dining options, dynamic engagement opportunities, luxurious amenities, and robust wellness programs, making it the ideal destination to enhance your vibrant way of life.Specializing in aging in place, we can increase care needs to...
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9.0
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13 reviews
9.0
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13 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
23%
3 star
15%
2 star
12%
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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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5 star
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A Great find! A home for any situation. Efficiency to single family type homes. Even manufactured home park. Motel and rv park for visitors. Has it's own shopping center and medical center as well as a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The first thing you’ll notice when you visit Advent Christian Village in north Florida is that it’s not your typical retirement community. It’s a rare place — one that embraces community, celebrates living life to the fullest, and dedicates itself to serving others. Whether your lifestyle is...
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5 star
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67%
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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
8.5
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3 reviews
8.5
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3 reviews
5 star
80%
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20%
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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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5 star
87%
4 star
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I love this community. I have lived here for a year and have no complaints. Don't believe bad reviews when you can go to the apartments and see it for yourself. The staff are friendly and always having...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
An Active Seniors 55+ Community...Offers Excellent Amenities and Conveniences Unique to Your Lifestyle Needs.ATTENTION ACTIVE SENIORS 55 & OLDER!! Swim Laps or Relax by your Sparkling Pool...Socialize in the Screened in Lanai and Resident Social Room...Get Fit with Jamestown Woods Designer...
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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.
Oakridge has been in business for 16 years. Staff has over 30 years of combined experience in elder care. We are in the quaint town of Mayo Florida. Our facility is surrounded by majestic oaks, we have a walking path in the back courtyard that allows for outdoor walking. Our side yard features a...
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44 Photos available
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.
Oakridge has been in business for 16 years. Staff has over 30 years of combined experience in elder care. We are in the quaint town of Mayo Florida. Our facility is surrounded by majestic oaks, we have a walking path in the back courtyard that allows for outdoor walking. Our side yard features a...
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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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.
Photo of Rosa's Caring Heart - Madison
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.
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
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
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
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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Taylor County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Taylor County is $3,336 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lee, FL with an average of $2,403 per month.

Independent living costs in Taylor County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Taylor County, FL
$3,336/mo
$3,651/mo
$2,952/mo

Independent living costs in Taylor County, FL, vs. state and national averages

Taylor County, FL
$3,336/mo
$3,929/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Taylor County, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,022/mo
Independent Living
$3,336/mo

Independent living costs in Taylor County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$1,999/mo
Studio
$3,113/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,922/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,245/mo

Senior living costs in Taylor County 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: Taylor County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTaylor County, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,336/mo$3,929/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,831/mo$3,866/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,022/mo$4,269/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Taylor County, FL:$3,336/mo
Florida:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Taylor County, FL:$3,831/mo
Florida:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Taylor County, FL:$4,022/mo
Florida:$4,269/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Taylor County

Recent reviews for independent living in Taylor 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.

Jamestown Woods in Tallahassee, FL

5.0
Wonderful place to live especially for a newcomer to the area. Events open to all residents....bingo, LCD, pot lucks, cards, etc. so easy to make friends. Office personnel friendly and easy to talk to. Location very convenient also. Great place to live.

Allegro Tallahassee

5.0
Alegro is always clean and everyone is friendly. I feel that my brother is safe there. If something goes arrive, I'll depend on the staff to give me a call so we can fix it right away. I feel good every time I visit him and relief that he lives there.

Taylor County independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Taylor County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Taylor County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Taylor County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Taylor County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Taylor County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Taylor County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Taylor County independent 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 independent living communities in Taylor County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Taylor County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
40%
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Mulligan Park, The Opal on Hermitage and Cherry Laurel by Sky Active Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Taylor County, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 31 independent living facilities near Taylor County, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Taylor County, Florida are The Opal on Hermitage. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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