Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence
Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence
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
Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence sits in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, a few blocks from Biscayne Bay. The address, 435 NE 34th Street, puts residents in one of the city’s more walkable pockets (Walk Score 87), where visiting family can handle most errands on foot. The community has been operating for 46 years, which is a long track record for a 32-bed assisted living facility in a market where smaller homes open and close with some frequency.
The size is the defining feature here. Thirty-two beds with a 1:1 staff-to-resident ratio means licensed nurses and CNAs aren’t stretched thin. Around-the-clock staffing covers nights and weekends. Rooms are individually furnished, private or semi-private, with laundry handled on-site and transportation available when residents need to get somewhere.
Three chef-prepared meals come out of the kitchen daily, made from scratch. The activity calendar runs six days a week: Brain Teasers, Watercoloring Lessons, Yoga/Pilates, Community Social events, and games. For a 32-bed community, that’s a structured programming slate.
State inspections have tended to center on staffing and staff credentials and care planning and documentation. Bay Oaks accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHAMPUS, Veterans Affairs Benefits, Workers Compensation, and insurance and HMO plans. Starting price is $10,000 per month. Dorian Chen serves as administrator.
Bay Oaks is a small, tightly staffed assisted living option in a walkable Miami neighborhood, suited to seniors who want close attention, a structured daily routine, and access to a wide range of payment pathways.
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.
32-bed community Rank #857 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 857th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
46 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 87 / 100 Rank #53 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd 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.
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
Best of Miami-Dade 2023
Best of South Florida
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceApril 22, 2024
ExpirationApril 21, 2026 Expired
CountyMiami-Dade
License Number5168
Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence is legally operated by Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence, and administered by Dorian Chen.
Profit StatusNonprofit
Private
32 units
Total beds
32 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Judith Siskind, President
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
ActivitiesBrain Teasers
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
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. 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.
1 point above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #474 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 474th 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: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 1 point above 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-
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 Rank #631 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 631st 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 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 Rank #695 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 695th 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.
| 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 Rank #706 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 706th 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 July 17, 2024 found no deficiencies during a routine survey.
- The November 5, 2019 inspection cited 10 deficiencies including licensure, staffing, training, records, risk management, and background screening.
- Deficiencies have repeatedly involved risk management, staffing, and training issues from 2013 through 2023, showing a pattern of recurring compliance challenges.
What does this home offer?
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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FL AVG
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84
FL AVG
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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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