Nursing home / skilled nursing
Westminster Oaks
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Tallahassee, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4449 MEANDERING WAY |
| City | Tallahassee |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP code | 32308 |
| County | Leon |
| Phone | 850-878-1136 |
| Website | https://westminstercommunitiesfl.org/westminster-oaks/senior-living-options/assisted-living/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 105854 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | October 1, 1993 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | Y |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Westminster Oaks is in 4449 MEANDERING WAY, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Phone: 850-878-1136. Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 5, staffing 4, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 8.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 38.2%.
More about this provider
| Westminster Oaks' own pages describe a Life Plan / continuing care retirement community in Tallahassee offering independent living, assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation and skilled nursing, with all-inclusive assisted living pricing, private apartments with bathrooms and kitchenettes, support with daily living activities, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, chef-prepared meals and scheduled transportation, and entrance-fee plus monthly-services-fee pricing for independent living. | |
| Services and programs | Independent living - apartments and Village Homes (Life Plan / continuing care retirement community), Assisted living - assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, chef-prepared meals, scheduled transportation, Memory support, Skilled nursing, Rehabilitation |
| Who it serves | Older adults / seniors (Life Plan community in Tallahassee; assisted living and memory support residents) |
| Accreditation | Joint Commission accreditation - Gold Seal of Approval® from Joint Commission (stated on the community's own pages) |
| Inspection highlights | Stated on the provider's own site: 5-star CMS rating, Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval®, U.S. News & World Report "Best" / high-performing recognition for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, and Newsweek Best CCRC designation |
| Visiting and contact details | 4449 Meandering Way, Tallahassee, FL 32308; Main Number: 850-878-1136; Sales Number: 850-518-6688 |
| Website | https://westminstercommunitiesfl.org/westminster-oaks/senior-living-options/assisted-living/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 5 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.91 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.87 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 8 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 8.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-08-14 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.29809 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 36.0 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.92047 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.2 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.53518 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.44168 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 2 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.42432 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.64593 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.56782 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 563 |
| Chain Name | WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES OF FLORIDA |
| Legal Business Name | PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, INC. |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 4.8 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 4.6 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 9 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 4.2 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 3.6 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | Y |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 115.0 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Westminster Oaks
Where is Westminster Oaks located?
Westminster Oaks is at 4449 MEANDERING WAY, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
What care and services does Westminster Oaks offer?
Westminster Oaks offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Westminster Oaks Medicare-certified?
Yes. Westminster Oaks is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Westminster Oaks's quality rating?
CMS gives Westminster Oaks an overall star rating of 5 out of 5.
How do I contact Westminster Oaks?
Call Westminster Oaks at 850-878-1136.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Florida can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.