At Villas at Killearn Lakes, engagement doesn’t start with a calendar. It starts with everyday life.
As a small, home-based assisted living and memory care community, we believe the most meaningful moments are often the simplest ones — conversations in the kitchen, time on the porch, shared laughter, quiet creativity, and being together in ways that feel natural and familiar.
Life here isn’t built around constant stimulation or rigid activity programming. It’s built around connection, comfort, and belonging.
Because our homes are intentionally small, engagement happens organically throughout the day.
Care partners know the elders well; their interests, routines, and preferences, and they support participation in ways that feel comfortable and unforced. Some days are lively and social. Others are calm and reflective. Both are equally valued.
This rhythm allows engagement to feel natural instead of scheduled, offering connection without pressure and honoring each person’s pace and personality.
Opportunities for creativity and expression are woven into daily life, offering both enjoyment and purpose.
Hands-on creative activities encourage self-expression, focus, and connection — whether through painting, seasonal crafts, or simple projects shared around the table.
We offer supportive therapeutic experiences designed to gently engage the senses and lift spirits, including:
These moments support emotional well-being in ways that feel familiar, comforting, and meaningful.
Many of the most meaningful activities at Villas at Killearn Lakes come from shared interests and simple routines.
Rather than performing or putting on a show, these shared moments bring people together naturally — strengthening relationships and creating a sense of community.
Family is part of daily life here.
Children visit. Grandchildren stop by. Loved ones are welcomed into the rhythm of the home, not treated as guests on the sidelines.
Throughout the year, we host family-centered gatherings that feel like home — casual get-togethers, shared meals, outdoor time, and seasonal traditions.
These moments reinforce connection across generations and help elders remain rooted in the lives they love.
Our homes reflect the seasons and the holidays — decorated thoughtfully and warmly, just as they would be in any family home.
From Christmas décor and holiday meals to seasonal crafts and traditions, celebrations are simple, familiar, and meaningful — never staged or overwhelming.
These traditions create continuity, comfort, and a sense of home throughout the year.
Every day at Villas at Killearn Lakes offers opportunities for connection, creativity, and shared life — balanced with rest, quiet, and personal choice.
There’s no pressure to keep up. No obligation to participate. Just thoughtful support for living each day in a way that feels comfortable and meaningful.
This person-centered approach supports both assisted living and memory care Elders in feeling at home — not managed.
Behind every number is a story of connection, care, and community celebration.
We understand that choosing the right assisted living community involves many important decisions and questions. To help you make an informed choice, we’ve compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Villas at Killearn Lakes.
Environment:
At Villas at Killearn Lakes, we provide a true home, not a facility. Our innovative atmosphere, thoughtful architecture, and intentional design create a genuine residential living space with built-in support—offering comfort and dignity in a community setting.
Care:
We are dedicated to a person-centered approach, Our care partners, ensure staffing ratios that are twice as high as many traditional, larger assisted living facilities, allowing for personalized attention and meaningful relationships.
Cost:
Our simple, all-inclusive pricing structure eliminates the uncertainty of add-ons or hidden fees. This transparent approach provides residents and families with financial peace of mind. Even in our cost model, we prioritize a de-institutionalized, resident-focused experience.
Villas at Killearn Lakes will implement a simple and predictable pricing structure that is an all- inclusive base rate with no add-ons or fees for additional services. We believe this offers residents and families financial peace of mind. Even our cost model is de-institutionalized.
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.
