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zipAveragecost: $3,781

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Photo of The Gables of Tallahassee
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9.5
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33 reviews
9.5
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The information I was receiving was informative. Helped me ask questions that helped me look for a facility that would be good for my mother. My mother speaks well of the staff. She is becoming more involved...
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...
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Photo of Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore
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9.5
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36 reviews
9.5
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36 reviews
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Everyone has been very nice. My dad was amazed that all of the staff (even kitchen staff) knew his name. He was afraid that it would be noisy and he'd have a hard time sleeping but that has not been the...
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,...
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44 Floor plans available
9.5
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115 reviews
9.5
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115 reviews
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I’ve really liked the over 3 years that a family member has lived here and recently my spouse has moved here. Good care! It’s close to home and I can visit every day. My husband has adjusted well enjoys the...
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...
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7.5
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Better food. Also too much plain white rice. Would like more mashed potatoes and gravy. Prefer to be anonymous. Any title you think is good will be all right with me. The staff that takes care of us is...
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Hatton House Senior Apartments!Senior living at its best! Hatton House Senior Apartments in Sneads, FL offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for seniors 55+. Our beautiful community features a community room, exercise facilities, pool, and many recreational activities. Hatton House is...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Sawdust, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sawdust is $3,781 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenwood, FL with an average of $2,873 per month.

Independent living costs in Sawdust, FL, vs. nearby cities

Sawdust, FL
$3,781/mo
$3,871/mo

Independent living costs in Sawdust, FL, vs. state and national averages

Sawdust, FL
$3,781/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Sawdust, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,691/mo
Independent Living
$3,781/mo

Independent living costs in Sawdust, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,048/mo
Studio
$4,341/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,973/mo

Senior living costs in Sawdust vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Sawdust, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSawdust, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,781/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,471/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,691/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sawdust, FL:$3,781/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sawdust, FL:$4,471/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Sawdust, FL:$4,691/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Sawdust

Recent reviews for independent living in Sawdust

Canterfield of Tallahassee

4.0
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.

Woodmont Senior Living in Tallahassee, FL

4.8
[name removed] shows empathy and compassion on a daily scale. My father talks about her per each conversation and at each facility visit. We are so glad to have someone that’s models great character and a willingness to help this ALF community. Our family is so grateful for her. Thanks, ...
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Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore in Tallahassee, FL

3.9
Food is/was excellent. Not enough and varied activities; staff was just fine.

Sawdust independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sawdust independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sawdust, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sawdust independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sawdust partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sawdust, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sawdust independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sawdust communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sawdust, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sawdust independent 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 independent living communities in Sawdust offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sawdust, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gables of Tallahassee, Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore and Woodmont Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sawdust, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Sawdust, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Sawdust, Florida is Woodmont Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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