Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence
Assisted Living · Miami, FL
Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence
Assisted Living · Miami, FL
Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence accepts CHAMPUS, Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.
Overview of Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence
The Bay Oaks Miami ranks as one of the quality assisted living in Miami that exceeds in providing outstanding care and service. Bay Oaks is dedicated to ensuring that they keep their reputation of being the trusted assisted living facility by many families in the city. Bay Oaks Miami has proven for decades that their exquisite care and service continues in making an exceptional impact into the lives of many seniors and families– which they have been doing since 1947; having provided exceptional assisted living services that only offers the best care.
Their quintessential cozy apartments are elegantly furnished and beautifully designed. Their chef-prepared meals are devoured in their classic dining area. Bay Oaks exceptional services extends to their housekeeping and transportation services, to name a few. Its comprehensive services are designed to make the lives of each resident easier for seniors that need tailored help; each room is furnished with 100% cotton linens; laundry washed and hand pressed on-site; as well as having a certified 24-hour care from registered nurses. As an assisted living community in Miami, they ensure that residents live an active lifestyle that encourages residents to take part in engaging and enriching activities.
What you will love about this neighborhood
- Overlooking the scenic waterfront of Biscayne Bay and having easy access to Margaret Pace Park, this neighborhood is located in Edgewater, north of downtown Miami.
- Edgewater has plenty of recreational amenities and dining options, including the Pérez Art Museum (1.5 miles away), the Joia Beach, and over 50 restaurants.
- With over 15,000 residents, this neighborhood promotes an active lifestyle, with a high walkability score of 87 and accessible healthcare with the University of Miami Health District.
Types of Care at Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence
Assisted Living
32-bed community Rank #856 / 1072Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 856th out of 1072 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 87 / 100 Rank #53 / 1485Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 1485 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
AwardsBest of Miami-Dade 2023, Best of South Florida, top Assisted Living Facilities by Assisted Living Magazine
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceApril 22, 2024
ExpirationApril 21, 2026
CountyMiami-Dade
License Number5168
Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence is legally operated by Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence, and administrated by Dorian Chen.
Profit StatusNot-For-Profit
Private
32 units
Total beds
32 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio:
1:1
Individually Appointed Furnished Rooms
Laundry Service
Activities
Housekeeping
Transportation For Group Activities
24-Hour Care From Certified Nursing Assistants
ActivitiesActivities six days a week including Brain Teasers, Community Social, Watercoloring Lessons, Yoga/Pilates, and games.
Specific ProgramsActivities six days a week, including Brain Teasers, Community Social, Watercoloring Lessons, Yoga/Pilates, and games.
Starting Price$5,500 - $10,000 per month
Food DescriptionBay Oaks serves three meals a day prepared by professional chefs, featuring healthy and delicious dishes made from scratch using fresh ingredients.
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Since 2013 · 13 years of data
41 citations
27 inspections
1 fine
$1.3K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better.
Near the Florida average for assisted living residences.
Florida assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100
Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. Near the Florida average for assisted living residences.Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$1.3kvs $11.6k↓ 89% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 13 years (since 2013).
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
6 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (24% above)
• Citations per year (28% above)
• Citations per inspection (15% above)
• Total inspections (4% above)
• Inspections with citations (19% above)
• Inspection citation rate (13% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (24% above)
• Citations per year (28% above)
• Citations per inspection (15% above)
• Total inspections (4% above)
• Inspections with citations (19% above)
• Inspection citation rate (13% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
July 17, 2024
Routine
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 41 | 33 | This facility has 24% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (41 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 24% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2013.
| 3.2 | 2.5 | This facility has 28% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.2 vs. FL avg 2.5).↑ 28% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.5 | 1.3 | This facility has 15% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.5 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 15% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 27 | 26 | This facility has 4% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 4% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 19 | 16 | This facility has 19% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (19 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 19% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 70% | 62% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (70% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 8% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
BAY OAKS HISTORIC RETIREMENT RESIDENCE INC was last inspected on 2024-07-17, with no deficiencies cited. Over the reporting period from 2013-04-16 to 2024-07-17, a total of 26 inspections were conducted, with all but one citing deficiencies. The facility accumulated 40 line-item deficiencies across these inspections, which fell into several key areas: building maintenance and physical plant issues, concerns regarding records and documentation, resident care and rights, infection control protocols, and emergency planning procedures. While past inspections identified areas for improvement, the latest inspection reported no deficiencies, indicating progress in addressing previously cited concerns.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWhat does this home offer?
Total Residents: 32
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Transportation Services
Dorian Chen serves as the Administrator of Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence, overseeing the community that has been managed by a dedicated board of professional women since 1947. She leads the facility with a commitment to maintaining its longstanding tradition of quality care and community focus.
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
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3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Miami's city center to Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.87 miles to nearest hospital (North Shore Medical Center)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence
What neighborhood is Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence in?
Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence is in the Edgewater neighborhood of Miami.
What languages are spoken at Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence?
The team at Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence speaks English.
Is Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence in a walkable area?
Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence?
According to FL state health department records, Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence's license number is 5168.
When does Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence's license expires on April 21, 2026.
What payment types does Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence accept?
Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence accepts CHAMPUS, Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, VA, and Workers Compensation.
Does Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence is registered as a non-profit in FL.
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