The term “small house” has developed as a way to describe the relative size difference between a traditional long-term care facility and a home built to a more residential scale. Typically, there are several “small house” homes situated in a neighborhood. The neighborhood forms a community that is operated as a single site, yet with each home having its own resident-driven character and house rules. A team of care partners provides assistance with activities of daily living, meals, housekeeping, and other services to all of its residents. The small house movement began in nursing home settings and has begun to spread to assisted living communities like Villas at Killearn Lakes. It is often considered to be a subset of a larger philosophy of care known as the “household model.”

Since the goal of this model is to create home in every sense of the word, a neighborhood is an important way to live out that reality. Most of us in bedroom communities like Northeast Tallahassee live in neighborhoods for much of our lives. When we need a little extra help it’s nice to be able to keep living in ways that are familiar to us. Receiving home care services in one’s original home can sometimes breed isolation. While relocation can be difficult when more assistance is needed, moving to another neighborhood that has built-in services to help us age in community can help ease the transition.

Elders of the Villas at Killearn Lakes are individuals who require support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, or meal preparation but do not need the intensive medical care provided in a skilled nursing facility. Elders typically include older adults or individuals with physical or cognitive impairments who value a safe, supportive environment that promotes independence while offering access to personalized assistance when needed. Eligibility is often determined through assessments of physical, cognitive, and emotional needs to ensure the facility is a suitable fit.

Villas at Killearn Lakes has (3) All-inclusive rates based on care needs, Essential, Moderate, and Extensive. Please see our cost page for more details. Many long- term care insurance policies provide coverage for assisted living and memory care services, and will be accepted for payment by Villas at Killearn Lakes. Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health care plans typically do not pay for these services.​.

The Villas at Killearn Lakes is operated by a dedicated and diverse team of professionals, each bringing expertise from a variety of disciplines to ensure the highest quality of care and life in our neighborhood setting. Our leadership includes an experienced Executive Director, compassionate nursing staff, a dynamic Social Engagement and Activities Director, a skilled Chef Coach, and a specialized Dementia Care Specialist.

Working alongside them are our Care Partner Leads and Care Partners, who form the heart of our community. Together, this collaborative team is committed to creating an optimal care environment, fostering a strong sense of family, and enhancing the well-being of every Elder. Through this interdisciplinary approach, we deliver personalized, holistic care that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit while embracing the unique needs of each resident in a warm, supportive neighborhood of homes.

Villas at Killearn Lakes, LLC is a Limited Liability Company based in Tallahassee, Florida. The majority of the owner partners are Tallahassee residents, owning over 60% of the company. The managing partners are Christopher Mulrooney, Chairman, a Tallahassee-based partner; and Klaus Axen, Vice-Chairman, a partner based in Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Axen operates similar neighborhoods in the greatr Tucson area.