Right at the center of the Big Bend and Florida Panhandle, the city of Tallahassee attracts potential retirees with its generally pleasant climate and clean air, as well as the conveniences and opportunities of a homey state capital and college town. Around 10% or 20,000 of its residents are 65 and older. Aside from being an age-friendly city, Tallahassee actively invites 55+ nonresidents to Choose Tallahassee as a place to retire. The city is home to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Capital Regional Medical Center and FSU, the first recognized Age-Friendly University in the southern states.
Despite Tallahassee’s overall affordability, the cost of nursing home care is in the average-to-high range, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Nursing care in semiprivate accommodations averages $7,543 per month, which is lower than the U.S. average of $7,756. However, private-room nursing home care is considered steep, at $11,558, compared to the national median of $8,821. Nursing home care is usually the most expensive senior care option due to the high levels of skilled care and medical support it covers. Seniors who don’t need institutional care may benefit from home health care or assisted living.
This guide informs seniors about Tallahassee’s senior care costs and helpful local resources related to aging.
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4449 Meandering Way, Tallahassee, FL, 32308
4.3
(36 reviews)
"My client wanted somewhere thats live!! This is it! From tennis, to swimming, to pool tables, gyms and much much more. If I ever need nursing home care, this will be one of my top picks. The be fit, live well, stay active program is EXACTLY what my c..."
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3101 GINGER DRIVE, Tallahassee, FL, 32308
3.3
(26 reviews)
"My sister was in Graceville, FL in a nursing home for greater than five years. I had my Sister transferred to Heritage due to lack if care. She has been at Heritage since October 2022 and has received the referrals that are needed to improve her..."
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2255 Centerville Road , Tallahassee, FL, 32308
2.8
(33 reviews)
"Centre Pointe Health and Rehab was great. The staff was good, the rooms were nice, and my mom was very comfortable. She's pleased with the food. They were also doing some construction work, but the place was clean...."
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1675 Riggins Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32308
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We cannot praise Health South enough for their fine staff, great accommodations, meals and most of all the very best care. Our 94 year old mother, broke her hip, and there were some who thought we should more or less give up on her. Not, Health Sou..."
READ MORE1425 Village Square Blvd., Suite 3, Tallahassee, FL, 32312
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom was at Tallahassee Memorial Rehab for about 40 days. Mom never complained about the food or anything. She just wanted to go home, but unfortunately she can't anymore. They offer activities and physical therapy. ..."
READ MORE1609 Medical Drive , Tallahassee, FL, 32308
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My grandfather went to Tallahassee Memorial Rehab Center, and it was an excellent facility. He was there for about 2 to 3 months. I would recommend them because they have a great physical, occupational, and speech therapy program. ..."
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1329 Abraham Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32304
3.2
(10 reviews)
"My father is living in Miracle Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. They have done a wonderful job of cleaning him up and getting him into a routine with physical therapy. Those people care there. They really care. His room is basic, but it's f..."
READ MORE3333 Capital Medical Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL, 32308
2.7
(7 reviews)
"My mom is currently at Seven Hills, and the place is outstanding. They hold regular meetings with all the different departments about the patient; you and the patient are there. The place smelled clean, and the residents are clean. They keep them act..."
READ MORE1650 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32308
2.1
(11 reviews)
"I find Consulate just fine. My husband is totally bedridden. He's terminal, and he does not get out of his bed at all. I like the care that my husband is having most of the time. Everybody is very nice. They need to improve on the food though. It is ..."
READ MORE2301 Bluff Oak Way, Tallahassee, FL, 32311
2.7
(3 reviews)
"PruittHealth - SouthWood was a beautiful facility. There were a lot of things they didn't have available due to COVID, but they're trying to get started from that. Other than that, it was a lovely place. They seemed a little short-staffed. I only had..."
READ MORETallahassee’s average cost for nursing home care is $7,543 per month in semiprivate rooms and $11,558 for private-room accommodations.
Tallahassee’s estimated monthly nursing home care cost is around $200 less than the national average. It’s also less expensive by over $1,100 than the Sunshine State’s average of $8,669. Cost comparisons are based on the average monthly costs for semiprivate accommodations.
Compared to most areas in Northern Florida, Tallahassee is the most affordable option for nursing home care, but only for semiprivate accommodations. The state capital saves seniors nearly $700 compared to Panama City and almost $1,100 compared to Jacksonville. Crestview is the second most affordable area in the Florida Panhandle but is still more costly than Tallahassee by nearly $400. In the North Central portion of the state, nursing home care in Ocala costs over $600 more per month.
Tallahassee
$7,543
Florida
$8,669
The United States
$7,756
Panama City
$8,213
Crestview Area
$7,908
Jacksonville
$8,638
Ocala
$8,187
Seniors and their loved ones may consider other care options based on costs and the level of care needed. The cheapest option in Tallahassee is adult day health care, at $1,246 per month, suitable for those who require minimal-to-moderate health support. For seniors who can safely remain at home, home care and home health care have close average costs, both over $4,000. Assisted living offers a homelike alternative to institutional care, at $5,506. Nursing home care is the costliest option, with a large price difference of about $4,000 between private and semiprivate arrangements.
Home care
$4,124
Home health care
$4,290
Adult day health care
$1,246
Assisted living
$5,506
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$7,543
Nursing home (private room)
$11,558
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Local resources connect Tallahassee seniors to appropriate services and programs that may help them remain safely in the community and delay institutionalization. Some of these services include care management and nursing facility preadmission assessments to help them plan for long-term care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee Senior Foundation | (850) 891-4000 | The Tallahassee Senior Foundation primarily supports the city government’s Tallahassee Senior Services and the Leon County Senior Outreach. It conducts fitness, lifelong learning and art programs at the Tallahassee Senior Center, which is also a SHIP-SMP counseling site for SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders). Its UPSLIDE (Utilizing and Promoting Social Engagement for Loneliness, Isolation and Depression in the Elderly) program offers phone counseling and Friends Connection gatherings for 50+ Tallahasseeans. Other programs include Grandparents as Parents, the Tallahassee Senior Services Volunteer Program and various support groups. |
| Area Agency on Aging for North Florida | (850) 488-0055 | AAA-NF is the designated Aging and Disabilities Resource Center and local Elder Helpline for Tallahassee, providing information and assistance on available services and supports for seniors and their caregivers. The AAA-NF office is also a SHINE counseling site for Medicare beneficiaries. |
| Elder Care Service – Big Bend | (850) 921-55545 | Contracted by AAA-NF, ECS Big Bend is Leon County’s lead agency for Florida’s Community Care for the Elderly program. CCE provides home and community-based services for eligible seniors, including care management, adult day care, home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation and in-home services such as personal care, homemaking and respite care. ECS also facilitates various senior volunteer programs, and its outreach services include short-term emergency assistance for utility bills, food, adaptive medical equipment and Lifeline alert systems. |
| Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long-Term Care Services | (850) 414-2000 | The CARES program of Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs’ provides preadmission screening assessments for nursing home placement and alternative care options. Medical eligibility for institutionalization and Medicaid HCBS waivers is determined by a registered nurse, identifying a client’s needs to establish the right level of care. The CARES field office for Tallahassee has the same location as the state’s Elderly Affairs office. |
| Capital Area Community Action Agency | (850) 222-2043 | CACAA facilitates the Weatherization Assistance Program and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Tallahassee. Weatherization refers to home improvements for enhanced energy efficiency and reduced heating bills, while LIHEAP provides utility payment assistance and other forms of energy crisis relief. Priority on these federally funded programs is given to qualified low-income seniors 60 and older. |
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Paul
5
Review of Miracle Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc
My father is living in Miracle Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. They have done a wonderful job of cleaning him up and getting him into a routine with physical therapy. Those people care...
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no food
2
Review of Heritage Healthcare Center
They don't feed you enough you asked for your pain medication you might get it in a 8 hrs after you asked for it all day They have a always available menu that's a lie every time I asked for a...
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JessieJames
1
Review of Pruitthealth - Southwood
My good friend was here for 2 months. Place is real nice and new. But good luck finding anyone. Everybody is busy and barely has time for people. Their pharmacy they use never has what they need....
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