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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Helen, FL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Helen, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Helen or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Helen.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Helen for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 6 assisted living facilities in the Helen area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Four Points.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Tallahassee, Crawfordville and Bradfordville.
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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
Review score
109 reviews
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont is an assisted living community located in sunny Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it is a wonderful place to enjoy. You or your loved one could spend time with other residents socializing, or visiting with family while enjoying...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
45 reviews
Brookdale Senior Living embodies all the excellent we were looking for in their super clean, well managed facility to the superior professional. courteous staff. Our mother is content and well cared for.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Building Your Best LifeMemory care doesn’t have to mean giving up on having a great quality of life. Instead, it can mean spending days exploring hobbies both old and new, exercising to stay strong mentally and physically, and enjoying life with a luxurious backdrop. That’s what you or your loved...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
77 Photos available
9.0
Review score
26 reviews
The facility is very nice with wide hallways and lots of community spaces. The rooms are well equipped with a fridge and microwave. Add in cable TV and a dining hall with enjoyable food and my dad is set. ...
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.
At The Gables of Tallahassee residents and their guests enjoy elegant living rooms, a library, salon, spa, hobby rooms, restaurant-style meals in a well-appointed dining room and the lovely weather on our porches and patios. We offer apartments with a variety of floor plans, the convenience of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
8.9
Review score
25 reviews
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.
Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore in Tallahassee is a community, made up of individual threads, all woven together with purpose and skill. As a skilled artist can tell an entire story by weaving those threads together, ours are people...nurses, caregivers, doctors, therapists, community leaders,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
Review score
29 reviews
I just want to publicly thank [name removed] , the Executive Director, for all the timely updates she shares with residents' family members, both during challenging times (like pending hurricanes!) and in...
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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5.5
Review score
10 reviews
What we like the most about Canterfield of Tallahassee is the staff and other residents. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
As Tallahassee's first and only elegant retirement living community, Canterfield of Tallahassee invites you to discover a truly exceptional way of life. From the ideal location next to 208 E. Tharpe St., to the continuum of care, Canterfield is an inspiring retirement community that enables you...
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Cost of assisted living in Helen, FL
The average cost of senior living in Helen is $4,592 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenville, FL with an average of $4,053 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Helen, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Helen, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Helen vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Helen, FL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Helen over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Helen, FL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Helen
Recent reviews for assisted living in Helen
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.
Canterfield of Tallahassee
4.9
We are very happy with Canterfield of Tallahassee.
We have told other people about it - we told our primary care physician who wrote down their information. I've even contacted a nurse I know who works for hospice, I gave her a couple names of different facilities and asked for her opinion. She ...
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Sodalis Tallahassee Memory Care
4.5
We chose this community because of the price, location, and the size of the community. It is smaller and more individualized so we get better 1 on 1 care. The room sizes are very comfortable. My mom says some days the food is good and some days it is not. Our favorite part about Tallahassee ...
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Helen review score based on 60 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 60 reviews of 6 Helen assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Helen review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Helen review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Helen assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 60 reviews of 6 Helen assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Helen resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Helen, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Helen assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helen assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helen, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Helen assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Helen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helen, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Helen assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Helen Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helen, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
100%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helen assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Helen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helen, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
100%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
83.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Helen assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Helen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helen, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
83.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
42%
Room service
Room service
83.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Helen assisted 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 assisted living communities in Helen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helen, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
100%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
83.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
100%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
100%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Helen
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Helen protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Woodmont Senior Living, Brookdale Centre Pointe Boulevard and Sodalis Tallahassee Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Helen, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 6 assisted living facilities near Helen, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Helen, Florida are Brookdale Centre Pointe Boulevard and The Opal on Hermitage. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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