Opal on Hermatage in Tallahassee is an assisted-living community that centers its program on medical support. Residents have access to diabetes care, on-site doctor visits, physical and occupational therapy, wound care and podiatry. The community accepts individuals with moderate dementia and provides structured memory-care programming alongside brain-fitness technology. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is on staff around the clock, and a nurse is physically on site 24 hours a day. Respite and short-term stays are available, and hospice care can be coordinated when needed. Medication management, ambulatory monitoring and a dedicated wellness center round out the clinical services.
Daily living support is delivered at the full-assistance level for bathing, dressing, eating and toileting, and the team is trained to help with walkers, wheelchairs or standby transfers. Incontinence management, linen and personal laundry, and routine housekeeping are built into the care plan. An enclosed courtyard provides a secure outdoor option for residents who may wander, while the 24-hour security staff and keypad entry add an additional layer of safety. Residents can also engage in Dakim-based brain fitness, scheduled therapy sessions and supervised use of the community’s common spaces.
Housing options include studio and efficiency apartments as well as select ground-floor units, all of which are air-conditioned and wired for cable TV and high-speed internet. Some residences offer features such as bathtubs, washer-dryer hookups, or direct access to porches, while others are designed for maximum accessibility with roll-in showers. Central air conditioning, handicap-accessible layouts and resident parking are standard, but not every accommodation contains every feature, so families should verify specifics during a tour. Outside, residents can use landscaped grounds, gardens, walking paths and seating areas, and housekeeping is provided on a routine schedule.
Meals are served from a set menu, but the culinary team works with nursing staff to adjust portions, textures or ingredients for residents who need diabetic, low-sodium or other modified diets. Standard fare is offered in the main dining room, and snacks are available throughout the day; residents who prefer or require meal service in their rooms can arrange it through the care staff.
Residents have access to surface parking, a secure 24-hour security system, barber and beauty services, a wellness center, internet access throughout the building, communal gardens, walking paths and a private dining room for family gatherings. The community also provides postal services, flat-screen TVs in common areas, a fireside living room, a courtyard, hot tub, keypad entry, an arts and crafts studio, a piano, a large porch and manicured grounds. Pets are allowed, and it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
