Refresh Canopy Cove is an assisted living community in Tallahassee, FL.
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13305 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32309
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
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Overall Review of Refresh Canopy Cove
differentiator3 reviews mention this
Dietician support stands out
Residents highlight dietician involvement and structured dietary support.
Multiple residents point to a dietician team as a key part of their care, including being understood during treatment. Reviews also describe diet-focused guidance as something that helped them learn how to approach recovery. The community provides meal preparation and service with support for special dietary restrictions and diabetes-related diets.
common10 reviews mention this
Many praise caring staff
Many reviewers describe staff as caring, patient, and supportive.
A large share of reviews say the staff were patient and treated them with kindness while they worked through difficult days. Several residents credit therapists and the overall team for listening, building skills, and staying involved throughout residential and step-down phases. At the same time, other reviews raise concerns about professionalism and responsiveness, so experiences appear mixed.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Communication disappoints some families
Several reviewers report communication issues with staff and leadership.
Some families say communication declined over time or felt subpar, including not getting timely responses to calls and emails. A few reviews describe delayed updates during urgent situations and limited communication with parents. There are also complaints about staff coordination and continuity, which reviewers say affected how well clients felt supported.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Pricing and insurance feel mismanaged
Some reviewers say insurance estimates and filings caused major problems.
Several reviews criticize how insurance coverage was handled, including claims about out-of-network costs and what would be covered. Families describe being convinced to move forward based on promises around insurance, then experiencing trouble later. One review also claims concerns with estimated charges and filing the way they were told it would be handled.
common4 reviews mention this
Equine therapy is mixed
Horses and equine therapy come up repeatedly in reviews.
Some reviewers say the equine therapy element was enjoyable and gave them a chance to relax with the horses. Others report that equine therapy felt limited and sometimes did not include activities like riding. A few reviews also describe the campus setting in connection with the horses, adding to why this theme stands out.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Food and calorie rules divide opinions
Food choices and calorie expectations are cited as a recurring concern.
Some reviews describe meals and eating expectations negatively, including complaints about food quality and the way the program managed calories. A couple of families also say the calorie-exchange approach and forced eating contributed to distress and later setbacks. Others mention meals and nutrition as part of recovery, but these negative accounts show that expectations around eating can be hard for some residents to tolerate.
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Features
Housing
12 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Tallahassee Regional (20 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
Mt Sinai Missionary Baptist Church (1.9 miles)
Celebration Baptist Church (8.9 miles)
New Bethel Missionary (9.1 miles)
Casa Bianca Missionary Baptist Church (9.6 miles)
Mt Zion Ame Church (10.6 miles)
First United Methodist Church (10.8 miles)
First Baptist Church of Monticello (10.9 miles)
Parks
Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park (3.6 miles)
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12 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Tallahassee Regional (20 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Compassionate, well-trained caregivers who often go above and beyond.
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