Garden Hills Center, Inc
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Miami, FL

Garden Hills Center, Inc

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Miami, FL
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Garden Hills Center, Inc accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

Overview of Garden Hills Center

Peacefully nestled near recreation sites and convenient local amenities in Miami, FL, Garden Hills Center., is a trusted community that offers assisted living. Featuring six cozy and purposely furnished accommodations in a nurturing and welcoming environment, residents can rest their worries and live to their potential. A kind and highly trained team also helps residents with their daily living activities and household chores 24/7, ensuring a worry-free retirement.

With its intimate and cheerful setting, residents are encouraged to meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Spend your golden years with the community’s dedicated care and purposely designed amenities.

Bed community size
6-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 16 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 8, 2024
CountyMiami-Dade
License Number11134

Ownership & Operating Entity

Garden Hills Center, Inc is legally operated by Garden Hills Retirement Center, Inc, and administered by Diana Carolina Lopez.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Optional State Supplement
3 units
Private
3 units
Total beds
6 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

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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 These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 9 citations 9 inspections
Inspection Score Info 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

14 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection score: 97 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 14 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (73% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (29% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 933 This facility has 73% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 73% better Rank #105 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 105th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.01.3 This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #153 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 926 This facility has had 65% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (9 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 65% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 416 This facility has 75% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 75% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 44%62% This facility has 18 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (44% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 18% better Rank #263 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 263rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Swimming Pool

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Health Programs

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Address 10337 Sw 159Th Ct, Miami, FL 33196

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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Miami Jewish Health
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Miami393No 84 ------For-Profit--Studio / 1 Bed
Presidential Place
AL
MC
Hollywood (Hollywood Hills)118Yes 71 Lcs Presidential Place Tenant LLC
63
Facility 63
FL AVG 83
Rank #850 / 901
47
62%
Facility 62%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #538 / 906
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 33
Rank #817 / 906
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #722 / 906
For-Profit$67,325Marjorie L SilbermanStudio / 1 Bed
Garden Hills Center, Inc
AL
MC
Miami (West End)6No 16 Garden Hills Retirement Center, Inc979
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #263 / 906
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 33
Rank #105 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Diana Carolina LopezPrivate / Semi-private Rooms
American Home Care Facility Inc
AL
Miami (West End)6No 71 American Home Care Facility, Inc9010
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #204 / 906
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #304 / 906
2.1
Facility 2.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #842 / 906
For-Profit$400Yulier ViamontePrivate / Semi-private Rooms
Granny’s Garden Home ALF
AL
ADC
Miami6No 47 Gardenia Home Alf LLC8815
87%
Facility 87%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #861 / 906
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
1.5
Facility 1.5
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #678 / 906
For-Profit$1,175Jorge E RePrivate / Semi-private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Garden Hills Center, Inc is located in Miami, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Garden Hills Center, Inc

What neighborhood is Garden Hills Center, Inc in?

Garden Hills Center, Inc is in the West End neighborhood of Miami.

What languages are spoken at Garden Hills Center, Inc?

The team at Garden Hills Center, Inc speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Garden Hills Center, Inc?

Garden Hills Center, Inc is legally operated by Garden Hills Retirement Center, Inc, and administered by Diana Carolina Lopez.

Is Garden Hills Center, Inc in a walkable area?

Garden Hills Center, Inc has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Garden Hills Center, Inc?

According to FL state health department records, Garden Hills Center, Inc's license number is 11134.

Are pets allowed at Garden Hills Center, Inc?

No, Garden Hills Center, Inc has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does Garden Hills Center, Inc accept?

Garden Hills Center, Inc accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, VA, and Workers Compensation.

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