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Azalea Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tallahassee, FL

Azalea Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community in Tallahassee, FL.

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Azalea Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tallahassee, FL

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a sofa, two armchairs, and natural light streaming through large windows.
  • Outdoors

    A person jogging on a paved pathway lined with palm trees on a sunny day.
  • Decor

    A well-decorated dining room with a long wooden table and upholstered chairs.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room where people are sitting on a sofa, watching television.
  • Building

    A view of a modern building entrance surrounded by trees and landscaping.
  • Architecture

    A modern residential house with a landscaped front yard and palm trees.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with vintage-style furniture and ample natural light streaming through the windows.
  • Trees

    Entrance sign for Azalea Gardens Cemetery surrounded by trees.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table, elegantly decorated with paintings and lamps.
  • Dining

    Residents enjoying a meal together in a senior living dining area.
  • Landscaping

    A group of people sitting and socializing on a patio near a fountain.
  • Floor Plan

    A set of architectural floor plans for different types of suites, including a private suite and companion suite.
  • Television

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, television, and window with sheer curtains.
  • Salon

    A hair stylist tends to an elderly client's hair in a cozy salon setting.

2724 Ox Bottom Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312

To contact a resident: (850) 583-4909

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.7 from 41 reviews
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Azalea Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care Costs & Pricing

Azalea Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care offers a range of pricing that reflects the quality of care and services provided. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $5,900 per month, which is notably higher than the average rates in Leon County at $3,837 and even more so compared to the state average of $3,009. Residents opting for a studio will find themselves investing $7,900 monthly, again exceeding local and state averages - Leon County's average stands at $4,014 while Florida's overall average is $3,823. These costs underscore Azalea Gardens' commitment to delivering exceptional care tailored to individual needs within a supportive environment.

Floor plansAzalea Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory CareLeon CountyFlorida
Semi-Private$5,900$3,837$3,009
Studio$7,900$4,014$3,823

Overall Review of Azalea Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care

common 32 reviews mention this

Caring, personalized staff presence

Residents and families consistently describe staff who know people personally and follow through on care.

Many reviewers describe staff as compassionate and attentive, often noting that caregivers learn residents’ names, likes/dislikes, and personal habits. Several reviews also mention responsiveness to changing needs and comfort during visits, including continued personal attention. Even in critical reviews, staff are described as nice and caring—while the main concern becomes whether staffing levels can keep up.

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Memory care support stands out

Memory care feels built for changing cognition, including Alzheimer’s-specific support and training.

Reviewers selecting Azalea for memory care describe a smoother transition into assisted living and a focus on quality of life after moving in. Multiple families mention Alzheimer’s or dementia-specific expertise, including training and care for different levels of need. One review specifically references an Alzheimer’s special care center, and another emphasizes caution around staffing for Lewy Body Dementia while still describing staff as sensitive to the condition.

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Activities and outings fill the day

Residents have structured activities that reviewers say keep people engaged throughout the day.

Across reviews, families describe activities that support daily engagement, from crafts and gardening to social outings and scheduled entertainment. At least one reviewer frames the programming as cognitively beneficial, and others mention residents participating eagerly. The community’s offerings also align with the kinds of daily events people describe, including classes, clubs, and music or performance-style entertainment.

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Food receives frequent praise

Reviews highlight meals prepared by the chef staff as something residents look forward to.

Some reviewers specifically call out meal quality, including a chef and staff that prepare food residents enjoy. Others describe the food as delicious and visually appealing. These comments match the community’s stated dining approach, including restaurant-style dining and special dining options for different dietary needs.

  • A well-decorated dining room with a long wooden table and upholstered chairs.
  • Residents enjoying a meal together in a senior living dining area.
common 10 reviews mention this

Clean, comfortable, and homey feel

Several reviewers describe the building as clean and comfortable, with a warm atmosphere.

Multiple families describe the community as clean and comfortable, and a few note it feels more like home than a clinical setting. Reviewers also mention cleanliness as something they can see during visits and during the day-to-day experience. One review goes further and describes it as the cleanest option they observed, while also mentioning features like cameras.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Staffing ratio concerns affect confidence

Some reviews question staffing levels, citing turnover and care gaps for higher-needs dementia.

A recurring concern in critical reviews is staffing ratio, with one reviewer describing turnover, an overworked feeling, and not enough help for the level of care needed. Another reviewer recommends caution about the staffing ratio specifically for Lewy Body Dementia and describes an incident where a fall went unnoticed for a period. These concerns also connect to price, where the community is priced at a level that can leave families comparing what they pay to what staffing can reliably deliver.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Tallahassee Regional (11 miles away) Tallahassee Regional (11 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Medication management Medication management

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Trivia games Trivia games
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

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Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Tallahassee, Florida, offers a variety of amenities and services that may be beneficial for seniors looking to relocate. With multiple physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and cafes within a few miles, access to healthcare and daily necessities is convenient. Additionally, nearby parks like Killarney Park provide opportunities for leisurely strolls or outdoor activities. There are also places of worship in the vicinity, such as Wildwood Church Pca and Celebration Baptist Church, for those who seek spiritual fulfillment. For entertainment options, the AMC Tallahassee Mall 20 theater is just a short drive away. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded environment with essential services and recreational opportunities for seniors to enjoy in their retirement years.

Physicians

  • North Florida Pediatrics (1.3 miles)
  • MyEyeDr (1.7 miles)
  • Physician Partners - Cardiac & Internal Medicine Specialists - Northeast (2 miles)
  • ASK Pediatric Services (2.2 miles)
  • Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Tallahassee (2.2 miles)
  • The Prenatal Experience (2.2 miles)
  • Hematology Oncology Solutions (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Ann Mullins Washburn (1.5 miles)
  • Apalachee Center (3.1 miles)
  • DaVita (3.5 miles)
  • Tallahassee Medical Center (4.1 miles)
  • Tallahassee Community Hospital (4.1 miles)
  • Capital Medical Oncology Unit (4.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Tijuana Flats (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Island Wing Company Tallahassee (1.6 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (1.7 miles)
  • Jimmy John's (1.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.7 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Pharmacy Providers Service Corporation (2.2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Drug Test Resources (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Wildwood Church Pca (1.6 miles)
  • Celebration Baptist Church (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Killarney Park (1.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Tallahassee Mall 20 (4 miles)

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