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Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL

Big Bend Hospice is a nursing home community in Tallahassee, FL.

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Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL

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  • Interior

    A cozy lounge area featuring a piano and comfortable seating, ideal for relaxation and social gatherings.
  • Outdoors

    A serene garden pathway lined with lush trees and vibrant flower beds, inviting visitors into a peaceful outdoor space.
  • Architecture

    A beautiful house with a vibrant garden filled with colorful flowers.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy and well-lit hospital room featuring a bed, a small table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.
  • Windows

    A well-lit hallway with large windows allowing natural light to illuminate the space.
  • Landscaping

    A tranquil outdoor space featuring well-maintained gardens and inviting benches.
  • Lighting

    A well-lit hallway adorned with photographs, showcasing a blend of modern design and artistic expression.
  • Garden

    A serene garden adorned with colorful flowers and a majestic angel statue, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
  • Outdoor

    A beautifully landscaped garden featuring a tree sculpture surrounded by vibrant flowers.
  • Hallway

    A beautifully designed interior hallway featuring elegant columns and artwork along the walls, leading to a bright entrance.

1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308

To contact a resident: (850) 878-5310

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

4.1 from 56 reviews
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Overall Review of Big Bend Hospice

common 29 reviews mention this

Compassionate, supportive staff

Residents’ families consistently describe compassionate, supportive care during end-of-life transitions.

Across reviews, families describe staff who stay kind and thoughtful through the hardest days, including explaining what to expect and answering questions. Many also highlight emotional support for family members, not just the patient, and describe the care as “peaceful” or calming. A few reviews also acknowledge moments when compassion or communication felt uneven, but the predominant theme remains the staff’s kindness and responsiveness.

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Music, chaplains, and ceremonies

Residents’ families mention music therapy, chaplain support, and special acknowledgments as part of care.

Multiple reviews call out music therapy as a meaningful part of the experience, with families describing it as enjoyable and personally tailored. Others mention chaplain visits and bedside prayers, including moments that helped with fear and uncertainty. Several also describe veterans-related service moments and other supportive extras that made the stay feel more personal for both patient and family.

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Skilled high-acuity support

Reviews repeatedly describe careful help for highly challenging needs and last-days situations.

Some families describe complex, end-stage conditions—such as being bed ridden or dealing with distressing final days—and credit the team for staying attentive. A recurring detail is frequent check-ins and hands-on help with comfort needs, including managing comfort, medication, and changing health status. This aligns with the community positioning skilled care for families facing the most challenging circumstances.

common 4 reviews mention this

Clean, comfortable hospice house

Families describe the hospice house setting as clean, comforting, and easier for visitors and caregivers.

Several reviews mention the facility as beautiful, clean, and organized, with staff helping family members feel supported while they visit. Others describe the hospice house environment as comforting during final days, including feeling fortunate the patient was there. Even when reviews focus on care quality, they frequently pair it with the setting’s overall comfort.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Communication and follow-through concerns

Some reviewers report frustration with responsiveness, follow-up, and administrative communication.

A recurring negative theme is difficulty getting timely information, with some families describing “hoops” to learn what was happening with a loved one. Others mention delays or a lack of contact after a death, including not receiving follow-up or not being reached after the patient passed. A separate set of comments questions compassion or trust on the administrative side, even when individual nurses were described more positively.

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

Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Transportation

  • Tallahassee Regional (8 miles away) Tallahassee Regional (8 miles away)

Care Services

  • High acuity care High acuity care

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Tallahassee, Florida offers a convenient and diverse array of amenities that may appeal to seniors looking to relocate. With several physicians, pharmacies, and hospitals nearby, access to healthcare services is readily available. Additionally, there are a variety of dining options including cafes and restaurants offering a range of cuisines. For entertainment, there is a movie theater within a short distance as well as places of worship for spiritual nourishment. The presence of parks provides opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation. Overall, this area provides a mix of healthcare facilities, dining options, entertainment venues, and recreational spaces that may make it an attractive location for senior living.

Physicians

  • Alfredo Nova (0.2 miles)
  • Hematology-Oncology Assoc (0.2 miles)
  • Tallahassee Cancer Institute (0.3 miles)
  • Eastwood Medical Center (0.3 miles)
  • North Florida Nephrology (0.3 miles)
  • Audio Rehab Lab (0.4 miles)
  • Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic (0.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Freshroots Kitchen (0.4 miles)
  • Lucky Goat Coffee (1.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • WellPack Pharmacy: Compounding & Wellness (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Stewart's Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Drug Test Resources (2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Zaxby's (0.6 miles)
  • Hardee's (0.6 miles)
  • Jersey Mike's (0.7 miles)
  • Las Brazas Mexican Grill (0.8 miles)
  • Moe's Southwest Grill (0.8 miles)
  • Firehouse Subs (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Capital Medical Oncology Unit (1 miles)
  • Tallahassee Medical Center (1 miles)
  • Tallahassee Community Hospital (1 miles)
  • Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Women's Pavillion (1.3 miles)
  • District 2 medical examiners office at TMH (1.4 miles)
  • DaVita (1.4 miles)
  • Apalachee Center (1.7 miles)

Theaters

  • CMX Cinemas Fallschase (1.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Easthill Baptist Church (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Tom Brown Park Playground (1.9 miles)

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