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Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services

1609 Medical Dr

4.8(5 ratings)· Tallahassee average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Total units
113
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Medicare quality
3.0 of 5 stars

Home Health Compare

Medicare certified
Since 1979
Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
113

What Families Think

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There is very little review information available for Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services beyond a single short comment and an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 from five Google reviews. Families considering this skilled nursing / long‑term care community will need to contact them directly for more detailed feedback.

What reviewers praise

  • High overall Google rating from reviewers
  • One reviewer said experience went well

What reviewers flag

  • Very few reviews available to assess care quality
  • No published pricing information provided

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services is a senior living community in Tallahassee, Florida offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Housekeeping and Emergency Call System. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

About Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services

Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services operates both skilled nursing and long-term care at a licensed facility in Tallahassee, as well as home health services. The skilled nursing community is licensed for up to 113 residents and holds a 5-star overall rating from CMS.

The facility is equipped with 24-hour staff, on-site nursing, an emergency call system, wheelchair accessibility, medication management, housekeeping, and gathering spaces for activities. All 113 beds are Medicare and Medicaid certified. The home health agency, a Medicare-certified provider since 1979, offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services, and home health aide visits, with a CMS quality rating of 3.0 stars.

Reviewers consistently praised the facility's staff and care quality. One reviewer noted that the team was "caring and professional," and families reported feeling confident in the level of attention their loved ones received. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation.

Types of Care at Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services

Home HealthSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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4.8overall · 5 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (5)

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Medicare Quality of Care

Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1979). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.

Quality of patient care

3.0 / 5

Medicare star rating

Services offered

  • Skilled nursing
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Medical social services
  • Home health aide

What patients say

5.0 / 5 patient survey rating

  • Would definitely recommend the agency86%US 79%
  • Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1092%US 85%
  • Care was given in a professional way91%US 89%
  • The team communicated well90%US 86%
  • The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety87%US 82%

168 completed patient surveys, 27% response rate.

Hospital outcomes

  • Discharged to the community96%US 80%Better than
  • Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)5%US 4%Same as
  • Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)12%US 11%Same as

How patients did

  • Care started within 2 days of referral100%US 94%
  • Patients got better at walking or moving around85%US 83%
  • Patients got better at getting in and out of bed89%US 83%
  • Patients got better at bathing87%US 86%
  • Patients' breathing improved90%US 85%
  • Patients got better at taking medications correctly81%US 81%
  • Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)1%US 1%
  • Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)1%US 0%
  • Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations79%US 61%

Service area

Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services reports serving 28 ZIP codes, including Tallahassee, Quincy, Crawfordville, Perry, Bristol, Chattahoochee, Gretna, Havana, Hosford, Lamont and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 107115. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.

Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 2 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jan 11, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth StandardNo citations
Aug 18, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard1 citation
  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2022

Jun 10, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard1 citation
  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 22, 2021

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services offer?

Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services offers Home Health and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services cost?

Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Tallahassee that publish rates start around $3,500 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services located?

Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services is located at 1609 Medical Dr in Tallahassee, Florida.

What do families say about Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services?

Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services carries a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 5 Google reviews. Families considering this skilled nursing / long‑term care community will need to contact them directly for more detailed feedback. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

Does Medicare cover care from Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services?

Yes. Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Do I need a referral to use Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services?

For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.

How did Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services do on recent health and safety inspections?

Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 2 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

How can families visit Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services?

Submit the Request Information form on this page, or contact Tallahassee Memorial Colleague Health Services directly, to arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.

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