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Canterfield of Tallahassee

208 E Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.012 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Canterfield of Tallahassee

A country club ambiance with the experience to care for your loved one as they age — that’s what Canterfield of Tallahassee in Tallahassee, Florida, offers residents with its independent living, assisted living, and memory care option in a luxurious neighborhood teeming with amenities. Just north of downtown Tallahassee off Highway 63, this elegant senior living community is located on a quiet, tree-lined street near Lake Ella Park and other urban green spaces. Popular retailers, restaurants, and attractions are down the street while several top hospitals are within a few miles. Canterfield of Tallahassee Services and Amenities This senior living community is designed to be homelike but also provides many of the amenities and services not typically found at home. A cinema with scheduled films, a library for avid readers, a gym to stay fit, and spacious common areas for relaxing with new friends are all part of the experience. Canterfield of Tallahassee offers a continuum of care, making it possible for your loved one to choose from a variety of settings as their needs evolve. A team of compassionate nurses and caregivers is available 24 hours a day to provide home health, physician, and rehabilitation services with the coordination of a wellness director. A secure memory care neighborhood has a personalized dining and activities center with access to a serene courtyard to help meet the needs of those living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Other amenities at Canterfield of Tallahassee include a beauty salon and barbershop, an elegant dining room serving three restaurant-style meals a day, and a cafe. Additionally, the community’s full-time activities director organizes a range of social events intended to entertain and provide learning opportunities. Living Arrangements Residents at Canterfield of Tallahassee live in independent living villas with one- and two-bedroom designs as well as one-bedroom or studio apartments. A standard apartment home includes a kitchenette, separate heating and cooling systems, and closet space. State Classification Canterfield of Tallahassee is an assisted living facility which offers limited nursing services . In the state of Florida, these terms are defined as follows: Assisted Living Facility A facility that provides supervision of the activities of daily living, medications, and other similar services to residents in a homelike environment. These facilities can house one resident to hundreds of residents. Limited Nursing Services The assisted living facility can provide nursing services to residents. Canterfield of Tallahassee Inspection Reports Related Articles When Is It Time for Assisted Living? Facts About Senior Isolation and the Effects of Loneliness That Will Stun You 8 Dementia Symptoms to Track in Elderly Parents

Family and resident feedback

4.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews

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★★★★

Positive

Hoping for improvement

The staff is super friendly and the apartment itself is nice but we are having issues with them not giving my mother her meds in a timely manner and they do not consistently do the extra care things we are paying for like helping her dress in the morning and showering. When we pester them they do what they are supposed to for a little while then it drops off again.

AnonymousMarch 25, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Canterfield of Tallahassee

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 really great. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families I looked at a lot of places and decided this was best for me

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AnonymousMay 22, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Great place

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.

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AnonymousNovember 8, 2024

★★★★

Critical

Horrible staff

The nurse they have there [name removed] marks is just horrible and just unprofessional I made a comment towards her behavior and she said she would blast me on Facebook as what’s known as a Karen and discuss my grandmother’s medical information as she pleased cause she has the right to and that I needed to get out her face with my nonsense

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Joyce BMarch 27, 2023

★★★★

Critical

We toured with Canterfield of Tallahassee and it was disgusting. It smelled like raw sewage & the staff acted like that was normal or just ignored it. The food looked unappetizing also. They had no outdoor area except a small concrete pad that looked into a parking lot.

anonymousMarch 3, 2023

★★★★★

Positive

My loved one was all set to move in and ended up passing away before she could make the move. I spent time at the facility getting her room ready, and everybody there was so friendly and nice. The staff all had smiles on their faces, and you don't see that at a lot of places. The way they treated me was unbelievable. I feel it was the best place I could have taken her. I would highly recommend them.

BSFebruary 28, 2023

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Vegetarian
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Pureed Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Room Service
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Kosher

Health & wellness

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • High Acuity Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Wine Tasting
  • Cooking Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Club
  • Men's Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Christian Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Catholic Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Holiday Parties
  • Walking Club
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Current Events Club
  • Montessori Programs

Outdoor spaces

  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Atrium
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Beauty Salon
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Piano or Organ

Apartment & room features

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Kitchenette
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible

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