Tallahassee, Florida, comes in 214th place on the Caring’s Senior Living Report and is a great option for seniors seeking retirement in the northern region of Florida. The city features a high number of multifamily housing options, providing affordability and minimal maintenance for older adults, and high access to public transportation makes it easy to complete errands. Housing costs are low compared to the state norm, and there are state-sponsored programs to help prevent foreclosures. Two hospitals are located within the city, including Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and HCA Florida Capital Hospital, ensuring access to emergency and routine medical care.
For older adults who want to remain in their homes but need help with some daily living activities, there are several local home care agencies that provide diverse services. On average, these agencies charge $4,814 per month for nonmedical services, such as transportation, meal planning and preparation, and help with personal care or mobility. Home health care, which is similar but includes skilled nursing services, may be a better option for those with medical needs.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Tallahassee– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.