Red Hills Village Retirement Resort in Tallahassee, Florida, is structured for residents who are largely independent and do not need dedicated memory care. The community maintains 24-hour staffing and security, and its primary on-site clinical service is medication management, ensuring prescriptions are stored, scheduled, and documented correctly. There are no skilled-nursing or dementia-specific programs, so families seeking those levels of care will need to look elsewhere.

Beyond medication oversight, staff can assist residents with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting when these tasks require only light support. Team members are trained to help with safe transfers for those using walkers or wheelchairs, and they keep daily watch for any changes that could require outside medical attention. The goal is to give residents enough help to stay independent while maintaining safety throughout the building.

Apartments vary in size and layout, but many include a private bathroom, kitchenette, independent temperature controls, and cable access. Some units also feature in-unit laundry, while others rely on the community’s scheduled laundry service. Housekeeping is provided regularly, yet it is worth confirming which specific features come with the exact floor plan you are considering, as not every apartment offers every amenity.

Dining is handled through both set menus and on-order options, with the kitchen prepared to deliver meals to residents’ rooms when requested. The staff can accommodate diet modifications such as gluten-free, vegetarian, mechanical-chop, purée, and thickened-liquid protocols. Nutrition planning is reviewed periodically to align with individual health requirements and physician recommendations.

Residents have access to an exercise room, movie room, barber and beauty services, library, internet connectivity, and on-site religious services. A concierge desk helps arrange transportation for medical appointments, shopping, and social outings, extending the community’s support beyond the campus.

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered positive reviews for its cleanliness, efficient layout, and the variety of amenities available, including a full kitchen in apartments, on-site dining with good food quality, and a range of activities and facilities such as a gym, library, billiards area, and a movie theater. Residents have highlighted the friendly and helpful nature of the staff, the all-inclusive vacation-like experience, and the sense of home and community that Red Hills offers. The ability to bring pets, the provision of garages, and the inclusion of utilities and housecleaning services were also appreciated. The community is described as beautiful, modern, and updated, with spacious, nice apartments that are well-equipped.

However, some negative points were raised, including the absence of a swimming pool, a buffet-style dining experience that some residents did not prefer, and the long walk from rooms to elevators. Other concerns mentioned by more than one reviewer include service outages, issues with phone/internet connectivity, and some maintenance problems such as plumbing leaks. The food quality was noted to have declined slightly in recent months, possibly due to COVID-19 impacts. Additionally, the community's approach to accommodating residents who require care, despite being a retirement community, was questioned by a reviewer, suggesting a need for clearer screening and guidelines regarding the level of care provided or expected. Moreover, while the range of activities and amenities was praised, there were comments about them being more suited to less active or mobile individuals, and some residents expressed a desire for more outdoor activities. Concerns about transparency from management and the impact of COVID-19 on community activities and services were also noted.

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