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Tallahassee is the capital of Florida, serving as a financial and professional hub for much of the state. The city enjoys year-round warm weather and more sunny days than the national average. Residents can play golf at one of several country clubs, including the historic Capital City Golf Club, or visit state parks such as the Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens, a massive botanical garden housing lakes, horse trails and recreation areas. The city is known for its many museums, including the Museum of Florida History, the Goodwood Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts at Florida State University.
Assisted living is a solid long-term care option if you’d like to have easy access to professional support with your day-to-day activities, but you also want to continue living independently as much as possible. In Tallahassee, assisted living costs an average of $4,650 per month according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey. This is slightly higher than both the U.S. and Florida averages.
In this overview of assisted living in Tallahassee, we’ll examine assisted living costs in some other Florida cities and also look at some of the government programs and nonprofit organizations that serve Tallahassee’s seniors.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Florida. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Genworth Financial’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey reports that the average monthly price of assisted living care in Tallahassee is $4,650.
Seniors are paying about $4,650 per month for assisted living, making the city $150 more expensive than the U.S. average of $4,500 and $650 more expensive than the Florida average of $4,000.
The lowest prices for assisted living are in Gainesville, which is roughly half as expensive as Tallahassee at $2,350 a month. The cities of Lakeland, at $3,300 a month, and Tampa, at $3,350, undercut Tallahassee by roughly $1,300 a month. Average prices are closer to Tallahassee’s in the panhandle city of Pensacola, where seniors can expect to pay $4,323 a month, and in the peninsula cities of Cape Coral and Miami, where seniors pay about $316 and $265 less per month than Tallahassee.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Florida.
| Contact | Description | |
| Area Agency on Aging for North Florida | (850) 488-0055 | This government body offers an array of resources for senior citizens in North Florida and the Panhandle region. Seniors can access free Medicare and insurance counseling, health and wellness programs and a crisis center. Through a partnership with the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman, this organization operates an elder abuse prevention program. |
| Elder Care Services, Inc | (850) 921-5554 | Several in-home services can be found here, including wellness checks, social visits, help with errands and light home maintenance. Transportation and home-delivered meal services are available, as is emergency financial assistance and mental health counseling. This organization operates Elder Day Stay, a day program offering hot meals and entertainment in a nurse-supervised setting. |
| Tallahassee Vet Center | (850) 942-8810 | Veterans and their dependents can access a variety of financial assistance programs for housing, education and health care. Mental health resources, including a specialized PTSD program, and career placement services are also available here. |
| Tallahassee Senior Center | (850) 891-4000 | Operated by the city of Tallahassee, this senior center offers a day program for older adults. Computer education, fitness classes and social programs can be found here, as can a variety of support groups. A Tallahassee Senior Services Volunteer Program offers seniors an opportunity to socialize and stay active within the community. |
| Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida | (850) 435-3516 | Anyone in need can access a food pantry with fresh produce and non-perishable items. This organization also offers emergency assistance for utilities and rent payments as well as financial literacy education. |
| Florida Veterans Foundation | (850) 488-4181 | This state-run veterans’ aid organization offers a transportation program, fraud prevention services and a crisis line. A Network of Care program connects vets and their families with trusted resources. Staff members are on hand to help seniors navigate the benefits application and appeals process. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Tallahassee area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
