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The Opal on Hermitage

1780 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308

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8.4
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55 reviews
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55 reviews
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William J

Spouse or partner of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

What an Experience

My love one was getting released from rehab the doctor recommended assisted living. A friend recommended the Opal on hermitage. I called the administrator for information and a tour. We made the decision as a family to place my family member in the facility. The next day the administrator helped us by coming in early to do the contract and making adjustments for my loved one to move in the same day. The administration and staff was so welcoming to our family. My family member loves the facility and is very happy with the decision.

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The Opal on Hermitage

The Opal on Hermitage is a vibrant assisted living community located in the growing city of Tallahassee, Florida. Here, residents receive personalized care plans to match their wants, needs, and preferences. Whether it’s assistance with medication management, bathing, getting dressed in the morning, or with any number of additional tasks,

Upgrade your retirement by expanding your social horizons and trying something new. Join your peers for daily activities including morning fitness classes, TED Talks, happy hours, and the Tuesday community book club. If these options don’t always sound appealing, enjoy the on-site amenities and create your dream day. Begin your morning by taking a stroll along the community walking paths or curl up in the cozy fireside living room with your favorite book. Some additional community perks to explore include an arts and crafts studio, a piano, a private dining room, and the courtyard and garden.

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8.4 out of 10
Review Score55 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Care Services
4.4
Staff
4.5
Meals & Dining
4.2
Activities
4.2
Value for Cost
4.2

A Place for Mom has scored The Opal on Hermitage with 8.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Opal on Hermitage has 55 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 9/5/25

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William J

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 5, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

What an Experience

My love one was getting released from rehab the doctor recommended assisted living. A friend recommended the Opal on hermitage. I called the administrator for information and a tour. We made the decision as a family to place my family member in the facility. The next day the administrator helped us by coming in early to do the contract and making adjustments for my loved one to move in the same day. The administration and staff was so welcoming to our family. My family member loves the facility and is very happy with the decision.

Tammy S

Assisted Living

Resident/client

September 5, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Quick Move

I had a great experience with the opal. I called at the last minute to find placement for my loved one. The process was very smooth, and the administrator was very nice about staying over after hours to help. The staff was very welcoming. We moved in the same day. I would recommend them for the hospitality and kindness. All the staff worked as a team to make my love one feel at home.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 22, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

great place for respite care.

The facility was clean and the staff were very friendly. My father's room was very comfortable. The residents appeared to be well attended to. The dining experience was mixed. While my father ate most of the food, he said meals were often served warm to room temperature. He would have preferred hot food served while still hot. However, overall, he had a good experience.

Marilyn

Assisted Living

Toured community

June 26, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Great place !

Hello toured the community looking for placement staff was very pleasant. The food during my lunch tour was amazing. I will definitely be considering this facility for my parent’s placement!!! Everything was so amazing

Jeanen G

Assisted Living

Toured community

June 26, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Tour

This tour experience was a success. The warm welcome from staff and residents were unmatched. Any one looking for an assistant living care for their love ones Opal is the place.

Floyd

Assisted Living

Resident/client

June 26, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great Choice for ALF especially if you like the smaller facilities

Dad was needing ALF services straight out of rehab. I toured the community, and it received that room family-oriented environment. The building was clean and smelling well. The staff was very friendly. I love the way my dad is taken care of and would recommend if you like the smaller environment.

G M

Assisted Living

Toured community

June 26, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Staff
5.0

Great Experience During Respite Stay

Hello I chose the opal for respite stay for my dad after surgery. The process was very smooth. The adminstrator was very helpful and pleasant. The staff was amazing. My dad loved the respite stay and will chose the opal again.

K M

Assisted Living

Resident/client

April 9, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Moved my dad in recently great and helpful

I moved my dad into this community 2 months ago. The team was very helpful and patient. My dad was very anxious at the time but after being there he loves it . Everyone is very nice and pleasant. My dad is safe and happy.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 4, 2025

0.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
2.0
Staff
3.5

Happy at first but it changed

As we were moving out another family was moving out because they put in a hidden camera and didn't like what they saw. Rooms are a little small, care is questionable. Would not recommend.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 5, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for The Opal on Hermitage

Mom likes the smaller size of the facility and the friendliness of staff. More personal care. I would recommend Opal to others in a similar situation.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

March 14, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

My Experience

This is assisted living. I only need meds, assistance with shower and food, so the limited activities don't bother me much. I was hoping for some reason to leave my apartment, but bingo is not it. We have a new director who is great. Meet her and get another opinion.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 29, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

A Good fit for Mom and dad

The workers are really great, but they were frequently understaffed the head of nursing I had to call corporate on twice they have now been taken over by OPAL. It is quaint and small, nice food and nice people. Hard to keep a consistent staff. They have not been able to keep a consistent cleaning person.

Subrina T

Assisted Living

Toured community

January 24, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Workers were very friendly

It’s a very nice facility the staff there were very nice and friendly. They answered all my questions respectfully. When you walked in your needs far as questions and who you needed to talk with was mat at a timely manner.

Roberta S

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 24, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great Place

I visited this community over the weekend with a friend visiting her mom. I was very impressed with the friendlist of the staff . The community smelled great and the residents seemed so happy. I told my friend if my mom was alive today i would of placed her in this facility.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 19, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Our Experience

The cleaning staff is lacking. My loved one's room is not routinely cleaned, they have a lot of staffing issues. I think the main issue is that there is not enough staff that actually care about their job. They keep charging for services they aren't providing and are non responsive when we ask for a refund. At this point we have been charged about 3000 more than we should have been. The food is getting better but there were some VERY skimpy meals. The staff are not responsive when the call button is pushed. My loved one waited two hours for help. They only offer shower assistance twice a week and they have missed the day multiple times. They are going through a company change so it may get better, but at this point I would not suggest and if significant changes don't occur we will be looking for other options.

K Brady

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 15, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

WE LOVE HER, SHE’S AMAZING

My family has been here a long time when it was Brookdale, now Opal. This place is just barely getting by - it’s dirty, see staff on phones all the time, ignoring residents, most staff are here for a paycheck, alarms go off a lot and no leadership here. It’s a hot mess!. Beginning Dec 2023 the cleanliness of the building has changed. It smells better and our love one’s room is now extra clean. My family met new house keeper who actually cleans this place. She’s AMAZING, polite, professional, sweet and the best part very patient/kind to our mother and other residents here. You can see she truly cares for these residents and wants a clean living environment for them to live in. She goes out of her way each day to make sure these residents are happy. We visit a lot, see clearly the bond these residents and [name removed] share, mutual love and respect for each other. These residents adore her and vice versa. My family LOVES LOVES LOVES [name removed]. OPAL needs a lot more [name removed].

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 7, 2023

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Under new management

Brookdale has a new manager - this seems to be a big improvement. Brookdale Hermitage is also to start new ownership in 2024. Unfortunately my experience with Brookdale is while they were in trouble. The cook left abruptly - one night the management finally ordered pizzas because there was no one to cook dinner. Housekeeping and nursing staff were pulled to cook. Staff was going through great turnover and often short staffed. Staff suddenly taking vacation and not returning. No one to transport or drive bus for doctor appointments. This was at the same time that my mother's health was declining. Also great inconsistencies in medication administration, mother not kept clean, room often smelled of urine, mother developed a bed sore. I brought in Hospice who informed me they had no nursing assistants. A couple of Brookdale nurses and one nursing assistant were able to help me when they were on duty . They are under new management and I believe they are getting their act together.

Linda B

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 20, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Brookdale Hermitage Boulevard

We picked this community because of the cost and location. My loved one seems content. I would probably recommend to others.

Terry R

Assisted Living

Resident/client

June 20, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Home

My son he did the reviews of all the communities in North Florida and picked here. It is a holistic place to be.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

June 20, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Great place to live

Love living here. I do all the activities, if you are bored it is your fault.

The Opal on Hermitage

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