I visited Cherry Laurel and I liked it. lt was clean, friendly, its very well laid-out, and even though my mother hasnt decided to go yet, when she does, thats the place I will put her in. The director is very friendly and very willing to help. They have a gym, library, chapel, dining room, and they have a kitchen where the residents can cook if they want to. They have a movie room where they can play DVDs on a big TV screen, they have all sorts of functions, and they have a craft room.
Cherry Laurel
Offers Independent Living
17 Reviews
1009 Concord Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Cherry Laurel
Independent Living Reviews for Cherry Laurel
January 04, 2019
I visited this facility
July 17, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Mother was staying her until she had a fall and had to be moved to somewhere with occupational therapy on-site. Even with a doctor's note stating it was medically necessary for her to be moved to a unit with OT on-site, Cherry Laurel staff as well as their superiors refused to reimburse mother for the prorated rent due (nearly $1000).
Provider Response
Hi there, we are sorry to see your mother move out of Cherry Laurel and hope that she is doing well in her new home. Your review has been forwarded to the regional and community management teams who have reviewed the situation further. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a refund due to our terms and conditions of the lease. We hope nothing but the best for your family. Thank you for reaching out to us.
January 05, 2018
I visited this facility
Beautiful facility! Apartments are spacious & very bright.
Only down side is that there is only one elevator. Having a freight elevator for moving in would be so much better.
August 31, 2017
I visited this facility
Cherry Laurel was very nice and very clean. The staff was nice and friendly. The dining room was very nice, and they actually had a chef who prepared all the meals for the residents.
March 29, 2017
I visited this facility
The amenities of Cherry Laurel are in need of a total remodel. The people were nice, but the facility had just really been allowed to disintegrate.
Provider Response
Hello Julie867381, thank you so much for reaching out and sharing this feedback with us. We are so happy to hear you found the people in our community to be nice, but are very sorry to hear we won't be a good fit. We do appreciate your visit, however, and letting us know what you felt was missing. We of course invite you back anytime if you find something missing after touring other communities nearby - we feel we have something very special in the residents we have here, and the team members we have who are dedicated to serving and supporting them. Thank you kindly again for your visit and feedback - we wish you the best of luck in your search!
January 09, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother is currently in Cherry Laurel. I am certain that everybody has problems whenever they moved into an independent living situation, but it has been mostly very good. The cleanliness is very good, but the food sometimes leaves a little to be desired; some days they have great meals, and some days why bother. There is no problem with the cleanliness or the staff or the apartment.
January 02, 2017
I visited this facility
I loved Cherry Laurel. It was wonderful. The person in charge of recruiting and all of the residents were all happy and chatty. It was so neat and clean, and they had some of the nicer rooms. They offered a lot, and the menu looked good. It was independent living, and if my parents needed help, they would have had to bring in their own person.
October 05, 2016
I visited this facility
Cherry Laurel was very nice and in a very nice location. I ate lunch there, and it was good. I sat down with the director of marketing, and we toured the place. They had a lot of activities including during the meal, and they seemed to want to keep the people busy. The only problem I have with it is it’s not an assisted living home -- only independent. I am looking for independent that can transition to assisted living.
July 07, 2016
I visited this facility
Cherry Laurel is a great place, but too pricey. The staff was very nice. They have a gym, but they don’t have a pool. They do have different activities like bingo,
January 31, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My experience with Cherry Laurel was very well, and the rooms and the staff were very good. It’s is very clean, very well organized, and they keep the seniors busy with activities. The food was excellent. It’s not cheap, but my mom is very happy and well taken care of there.
October 28, 2015
I visited this facility
I visited Cherry Laurel. The facility was good. It was staffed very well. It was a good environment, and I thought it was handled very well. The great and friendly staff impressed me.
August 08, 2015
I visited this facility
We have visited Cherry Laurel. Everybody was quite courteous. They were a large community. I would say they probably had at least a hundred units. The rooms looked very clean, and they had different sizes. It was a good and clean community.
June 10, 2015
I visited this facility
Have been looking at this place with my parents for a few years. We just visited this week and are very pleased....very clean, lots of amenities....Managers are very helpful and available at most times. Appears to be the best spot in town! Will write another review once they are in ;-) So looking forward to having parents in town!
October 17, 2014
I visited this facility
I like Cheryl Laurel because it's more of an open and brighter place. If I can sell my home, I want to move there. From my visit there, I saw that it’s a cheerful place. The apartments were nice. From all the facilities I've visited, I like this facility the best.
July 16, 2014
I am a friend or relative of resident
Cherry Laurel is centrally located in Tallahassee on Mahan Drive. The facility is older but in good shape. Overall the building is well designed and used to have good food, good managers and staff that cared about the residents. There is only one elevator which at meal and activity times gets crowded. Cherry Laurel has had 8 different managers come and go in the last 9 months. It appears to be under different ownership that is emphasizing the bottom line;by raising rents through a "lock in" tactic, cutting back on food and activities and quickly cycling through managers to force people out. This place has fallen quickly and is not what it used to be two years ago. We will be looking to leave soon since there are better places in Tallahassee. It used be better.
April 11, 2014
I visited this facility
Cherry Laurel is great; I really like it. I've been back several times since the first visit because periodically they have functions and have people come visit them again. The staff was very nice. They've been changing a lot though. When I go back the next time, the same people may not be there. Either shifts or perhaps they moved on and got another job.
The rooms were very nice. I'm lusting after one. You have your own room whether it's a studio or apartment or a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom. They have all kinds of little activities like for St. Patrick's Day. They had some dancers there who did the jig that they do in Ireland, in costume and things.
April 14, 2011
Visited this facility
Cherry Laurel is a wonderful place for Seniors to retire. With all of the daily chores taken care of for my parents, all they hve to do each day is enjoy the activities, that are constanly offered throughout the day. With a month to month, all inclusive apartment fee, my parents don't have to feel locked in. They didn't even sell their house first. They tried it for a few months to make sure it weas right for them and now they could not imagine lining anywhere else.
Thank you Jennifer at Cherry Laurel, for taking care of my parents!
Costs for Cherry Laurel
Services and Amenities of Cherry Laurel
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
- Dining Extra: Private Dining Room
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
- Resident Parking
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Lectures Discussions
- Wii Sports
- Fitness Room
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Minimum Age: 55
Costs
About Cherry Laurel
Cherry Laurel is located in Tallahassee, FL, providing a vibrant backdrop for your new life as a valued member of our caring community.
From pleasant housekeepers, to attentive servers at mealtime and helpful maintenance technicians who are there when you need them, this community is the new extension of your family. We take pleasure in getting to know each of our residents and look out for their comfort and happiness. Our chefs prepare three delicious meals each day, served in our beautiful dining room. We provide housekeeping, linen services, fun and stimulating activities, off-site excursions, transportation to your personal appointments and a variety of classes and programs. Our warm, comfortable community and our friendly staff and residents will welcome you. We look forward to making your life easier any way we can.
So come to Cherry Laurel for a visit...and stay!
*We understand that each individual is unique and that needs may change over time. Holiday Retirement does not provide any health care services. However, residents are welcome to receive services from any outside home health care provider of their choice to help them continue enjoying life at our community.
