Westminster Oaks

About Westminster Oaks

Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, Florida, is a Life Plan community, also known as a continuing care retirement community. Its campus is described as rolling hills and gardens, with separate apartment neighborhoods and single-family homes along quiet, shaded streets. Independent living is intended as a maintenance-free option, with wellness programming and services intended to simplify everyday routines. The Life Plan structure brings several care settings together, giving residents options as their support needs change.

Care options include assisted living, memory support, post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing, in addition to independent living. Assisted living offers person-centered caregiver support with daily tasks. Memory support is for people with dementia-related conditions, including Alzheimer’s, in a secure, home-like setting. Rehabilitation is described as multidisciplinary post-acute care. Skilled nursing is also available, alongside an on-site primary care clinic and outpatient therapy. The directory also lists medication management and care related to diabetes and incontinence.

Housing choices include garden apartments and single-family homes. Apartment features listed for the community include full kitchens, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable or satellite television, and private patios, decks or balconies; some units are listed with garden views or ground-floor locations. Dining is offered in restaurant-style settings, with room service and guest meals also listed. Menu options noted include vegetarian dishes and meals prepared to accommodate low- or no-sodium and no-sugar preferences. A café or bistro and a bar or pub are among the on-site dining venues.

Shared spaces listed include a library, computer and media center, meeting room, central fireplace, indoor and outdoor patios, and Main Street shops. Recreation amenities include an arts and crafts center, fitness center, game room, movie or theater room, billiards, a lounge, and a golf or putting-green area. Raised garden beds provide an outdoor activity option. Exercise and wellness offerings listed include water aerobics, yoga or chair yoga, tai chi, stretching classes, a walking club and Live Well programs. Common areas also include a beauty salon and barber shop.

Activities listed span card and bridge games, trivia, dances, barbecues, quilting and sewing, art classes, choir, and live music or theater performances. Program options also include educational speakers, lifelong learning, current-events discussions, gardening, devotional activities, day trips and outings, and off-site intergenerational programs. The community’s location offers access to Tallahassee arts and dining, college-town activities and athletics, with the Emerald Coast beaches also noted as a regional destination. Transportation is listed as complimentary; resident parking and uncovered parking are also noted. Dogs and cats are permitted.