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Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, FL

Westminster Oaks is an assisted living and memory care community in Tallahassee, FL.

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Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, FL

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  • Interior

    A cozy and elegantly decorated living room with comfortable seating arrangements.
  • Outdoors

    A beautiful brick building surrounded by a lush garden and trees on a sunny day.
  • Living Room

    A bright living room with large windows, featuring comfortable armchairs, a stylish carpet, and an indoor plant.
  • Building

    A residential building surrounded by trees with a welcoming entrance.
  • Architecture

    A single-story brick house with a landscaped front yard and trees.
  • Windows

    A spacious and elegant hall with large arched windows allowing sunlight to flood the room.
  • Dining

    A cozy cafe interior featuring a display case filled with pastries and arranged tables and chairs.
  • Kitchen

    A bright and modern kitchen with wood cabinets, granite countertops, and a cozy dining area.
  • Lighting

    A cozy library interior featuring bookshelves, comfortable seating, and large windows.
  • Floor Plan

    A 3D floor plan of a modern one-bedroom apartment with an open living area and kitchen.
  • Outdoor

    The Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning, showcasing its brick architecture and outdoor signage.
  • Chandelier

    An elegant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, illuminated by a chandelier.
  • Nature

    A woman wearing a straw hat and gloves tends to vibrant flowers in a garden.
  • Library

    A cozy library interior with wooden bookshelves filled with books.

4449 Meandering Way, Tallahassee, FL 32308

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4.5 from 137 reviews
5 stars
107
4 stars
12
3 stars
4
2 stars
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1 stars
9

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Westminster Oaks Costs & Pricing

Westminster Oaks offers competitive pricing for its accommodations when compared to both Leon County and the broader Florida market. For instance, a studio at Westminster Oaks is available for $1,737 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $4,014 and the state average of $3,823. The one-bedroom option is also cost-effective at $2,288, providing a notable savings compared to Leon County's average of $3,853 and Florida's average of $3,864. Even in the two-bedroom category, priced at $3,342 per month, Westminster Oaks remains more affordable than the local and state averages of $4,215 and $4,711 respectively. These figures highlight Westminster Oaks as an attractive choice for those seeking quality living at a reasonable cost in comparison to regional pricing norms.

Floor plansWestminster OaksLeon CountyFlorida
Studio$1,737$4,014$3,823
1 Bedroom$2,288$3,853$3,864
2 Bedrooms$3,342$4,215$4,711

Overall Review of Westminster Oaks

common 41 reviews mention this

Care team gets praised most

Residents most often describe the care team as kind, responsive, and respectful.

Across many reviews, residents and families point to staff who are attentive and patient, and who keep up with day-to-day needs. Several people specifically mention help with daily assistance and communication, including checking in regularly and coordinating practical items like transportation or appointments. When reviewers are negative, it’s usually about breakdowns in care delivery or follow-through rather than a lack of overall effort. Either way, the care experience is a recurring focus in the feedback.

common 22 reviews mention this

Fitness and activities fill the days

Fitness programs and scheduled activities are a major reason people stay engaged.

Many residents describe regular programming—from group exercise classes to fitness facilities—and say it helps them stay active and improve physical condition. Others mention frequent events, performances, classes, and social opportunities that make it easy to find something to do. A few reviews also connect the activity schedule to meeting people and feeling part of the community. The community’s amenity set supports this with a wide range of wellness and daily-life activities on-site.

common 18 reviews mention this

Food is frequently called out

Dining is repeatedly described as good, with plenty of options to choose from.

Food and dining show up often in reviews, with multiple residents saying the meals are excellent or plentiful. Several people highlight that dining reduces chores like cooking and shopping, while still offering choices. Some reviewers mention variations in how they liked the food day to day, but they still describe dining as a positive part of daily life. The community also explicitly offers restaurant-style dining and diet-related meal support.

  • A cozy cafe interior featuring a display case filled with pastries and arranged tables and chairs.
  • A bright and modern kitchen with wood cabinets, granite countertops, and a cozy dining area.
  • An elegant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, illuminated by a chandelier.
differentiator 12 reviews mention this

On-site health and rehab support

Residents value having on-site care options when health needs change.

A recurring theme is that residents can access care on campus when they need therapy, medication help, or short-term recovery after procedures. Several reviews describe stays in the on-site health care center and praise the therapy and nursing support during recovery. Families also mention medication coordination as part of the care experience, for better and for worse. Overall, residents seem to like the convenience of receiving care in one place without immediately having to leave for every need.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Memory care and attention get mixed

Some families raise concerns about memory care fit and individualized attention.

While one review strongly praises memory care for security and compassionate support, others express concern about limits in the level of care they expected. There are also complaints about not getting enough one-on-one attention and about communication and follow-through affecting families. Those negative comments are less frequent than the broader praise of the community, but they’re specific enough that they would matter during the decision process. If memory care is part of the plan, reviewers suggest confirming care details in advance.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Pricing feels high to some

Several reviews describe the community as expensive relative to what they expected.

A number of reviewers call out cost directly, including comments about being overpriced and disappointment when prices increase after care needs grow. Even when people are generally satisfied, some still describe the pricing as a drawback. However, not every review frames cost as the main issue—many residents emphasize value through maintenance-free living and access to care levels. Pricing comes through as a frequent point of tension alongside the praise.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • 3-bedroom apartments 3-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Tallahassee Regional (10 miles away) Tallahassee Regional (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • 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
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Water aerobics Water aerobics
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Tallahassee, Florida, is a bustling and convenient area for senior living. With a variety of healthcare facilities such as Physicians Eye Associates, TMH Genetics Clinic, and Tallahassee Community Hospital nearby, residents can easily access medical care. There are also several pharmacies in the vicinity including CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens for medication needs. In terms of dining options, seniors can enjoy a range of restaurants such as The Wharf for seafood or Las Brazas Mexican Grill for Latin cuisine. For recreational activities, there are several parks like Tom Brown Park Playground and Lafayette Heritage Trail Park where seniors can enjoy nature. Overall, this area offers a mix of healthcare services, dining options, and recreational activities making it a great choice for senior living in Tallahassee.

Physicians

  • Eye Associates of Tallahassee (1 miles)
  • TMH Genetics Clinic (1.1 miles)
  • Southeastern Plastic Surgery, P.A. (1.1 miles)
  • Ben Kirbo, MD (1.1 miles)
  • Southeastern Dermatology (1.1 miles)
  • Tallahassee Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (1.1 miles)
  • Barrett R. Tolley, DDS (1.1 miles)

Theaters

  • CMX Cinemas Fallschase (1.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Wharf (1.2 miles)
  • Las Brazas Mexican Grill (1.6 miles)
  • Hardee's (1.6 miles)
  • Moe's Southwest Grill (1.7 miles)
  • Jersey Mike's (1.7 miles)
  • Firehouse Subs (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Tallahassee Community Hospital (1.6 miles)
  • Tallahassee Medical Center (1.6 miles)
  • Capital Medical Oncology Unit (1.6 miles)
  • DaVita (1.9 miles)
  • Apalachee Center (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • WellPack Pharmacy: Compounding & Wellness (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Drug Test Resources (2.5 miles)
  • Pharmacy Providers Service Corporation (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Tom Brown Park Playground (2.2 miles)
  • Tom Brown Park Dog Park (2.5 miles)
  • Lafayette Heritage Trail Park (2.8 miles)
  • Killarney Park (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Freshroots Kitchen (2.4 miles)
  • Lucky Goat Coffee (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Celebration Baptist Church (2.7 miles)

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