Sterling Aventura
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Aventura, FL
Sterling Aventura
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Aventura, FL
Sterling Aventura accepts CHAMPUS, Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.
Sterling Aventura is a senior living community near Miami, Florida. It provides assisted living and memory care services in its pristine grounds and comfortable apartment suites. This community prides itself on having staff dedicated to getting to know every resident to build a meaningful connection with them. Through this dedication, personalized programs are planned and executed to maximize strengths and provide the appropriate level of support and assistance according to residents’ preferences and needs.
There are also various types of memory care programs available at Sterling Aventura. Through the programs Traveling Times and Creature Comforts, residents are encouraged to go out and explore the world as well as to be comforted by pets regularly visiting the home. Its ideal location facilitates relaxing indoor hobbies– reading in the library, watching in the media room, and the like, and also various recreational activities in nearby establishments like the famous Aventura Mall.
171-bed community Rank #94 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 94th out of 1074 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 92 / 100 Rank #29 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusProvisional
IssuanceNovember 4, 2025
ExpirationAugust 3, 2026
CountyMiami-Dade
License Number10117
Sterling Aventura is legally operated by Colonial Assisted Living at Aventura, LLC, and administered by Linda Horvath.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Nonprofit OwnershipNo
Private
171 units
Total beds
171 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
French
Hebrew
Russian
Spanish
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 2022 · 4 years of data
142 citations
73 inspections
22 fines
$325K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
22 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #853 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 853rd out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 61 out of 100. Letter grade D-. 22 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)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-
22vs 5 avg↑ 340% higher than FL avg
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$325.4kvs $11.6k↑ 2699% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).
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 2022 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
6 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (330% above)
• Citations per year (328% above)
• Citations per inspection (46% above)
• Total inspections (181% above)
• Inspections with citations (219% above)
• Inspection citation rate (13% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (330% above)
• Citations per year (328% above)
• Citations per inspection (46% above)
• Total inspections (181% above)
• Inspections with citations (219% above)
• Inspection citation rate (13% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
October 27, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 142 | 33 | This facility has 330% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (142 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 330% worse Rank #915 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 915th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 35.5 | 8.3 | This facility has 328% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (35.5 vs. FL avg 8.3).↑ 328% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.9 | 1.3 | This facility has 46% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 46% worse Rank #835 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 835th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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.
| 73 | 26 | This facility has 181% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (73 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 181% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 51 | 16 | This facility has 219% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (51 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 219% 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 Rank #696 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 696th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on September 25, 2025, found no deficiencies.
- The June 26, 2025 inspection cited six deficiencies in resident care, medication, pharmacy, risk management, and emergency management.
- The May 12, 2025 inspection found 14 deficiencies across admissions, resident care, medication, staffing, food service, records, and administrative enforcement.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sterling Aventura
Sterling Aventura 1Bed
Sterling Aventura Studio
Places of interest near Sterling Aventura
17.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Aventura's city center to Sterling Aventura's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.59 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida Aventura Hospital)
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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FL AVG
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#1 / 919 | 7
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7
FL AVG
33
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FL AVG
1.3
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| Sterling Aventura | MC AL | Aventura | 171
Facility
171
FL AVG
89
Rank
#94 / 1074 | No |
92
Facility
92
FL AVG
40
Rank
#29 / 1486 | Colonial Assisted Living At Aventura, LLC | 61
Facility
61
FL AVG
83
Rank
#853 / 876 | 73 | 69.9%
Facility
69.9%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#696 / 919 | 142
Facility
142
FL AVG
33
Rank
#915 / 919 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
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118
FL AVG
89
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90
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90
FL AVG
40
Rank
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FL AVG
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Rank
#314 / 876 | 4 | 75%
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FL AVG
61.5%
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#762 / 919 | 14
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14
FL AVG
33
Rank
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FL AVG
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| Mirabelle | MC AL IL | Miami (Southwest 88Th Street) | 105
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FL AVG
89
Rank
#410 / 1074 | Yes |
90
Facility
90
FL AVG
40
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89
FL AVG
83
Rank
#342 / 876 | 19 | 68.4%
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68.4%
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61.5%
Rank
#675 / 919 | 30
Facility
30
FL AVG
33
Rank
#482 / 919 | 1.6
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1.6
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Florida
Sterling Aventura is located in Aventura, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling Aventura
What languages are spoken at Sterling Aventura?
The team at Sterling Aventura speaks English, French, Hebrew, Russian, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Sterling Aventura?
The legal owner and operator of Sterling Aventura is Colonial Assisted Living at Aventura, LLC.
Is Sterling Aventura in a walkable area?
Sterling Aventura has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the license number of Sterling Aventura?
According to FL state health department records, Sterling Aventura's license number is 10117.
When does Sterling Aventura's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Sterling Aventura's license expires on August 3, 2026.
What payment types does Sterling Aventura accept?
Sterling Aventura accepts CHAMPUS, Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, VA, and Workers Compensation.
Does Sterling Aventura operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Sterling Aventura is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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