Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Miami, FL

5617 Nw 7Th St, Miami, FL 33126 View map

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Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

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Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon

Operated by Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon, Inc, Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon is a 350-bed senior living community at 5617 NW 7th Street in Miami. The high-rise facility welcomes insurance, HMO coverage, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs benefits, creating several routes for families to access care.

With a Walk Score of 73, the community sits in a really walkable neighborhood, so most daily errands can be finished on foot, and many essentials are nearby. This accessibility can be especially beneficial for visiting family members or occupants who enjoy keeping an active lifestyle in the surrounding area.

From an inspection viewpoint, Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon has performed well on complaint investigations, with no deficiencies noted in these focused reviews. While historical inspections have pointed to occasional isolated issues in food service standards and some recurring themes around resident supervision, physical plant maintenance, and staff training, the facility’s current standing mirrors management’s attention to ongoing operational needs.

To see Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon’s layout, offered room types, and daily programming firsthand, it’s recommended that families considering it tour it in person.

Facility Direct Line (305) 267-2700

350-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 73 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

IssuanceDecember 22, 2023

CountyMiami-Dade

License Number7551

Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon is legally operated by Residential Plaza At Blue Lagoon, Inc., and administered by Barbara Galindo.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Optional State Supplement

165 units

Private

185 units

Total beds

350 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish

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. 82 citations 54 inspections 2 fines $600 fined

Inspection Score

1 point 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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
2
vs 5 avg
↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$600
vs $11.6k
↓ 95% 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

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	82	33	This facility has 148% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (82 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 148% worse Rank #846 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 846th out of 906 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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 #678 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 678th out of 906 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	54	26	This facility has had 108% more total inspections than the Florida average (54 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 108% more
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	25	16	This facility has 56% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 56% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	46%	62%	This facility has 16 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (46% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 16% better Rank #295 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 295th out of 906 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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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What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

Building Type: High-rise

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Other
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

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6.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Miami's city center to Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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

Benefits

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

What neighborhood is Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon in?

Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon is in the Flagami neighborhood of Miami.

What languages are spoken at Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon?

The team at Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon speaks English and Spanish.

Is Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon in a walkable area?

Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon?

According to FL state health department records, Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon's license number is 7551.

Are pets allowed at Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon?

No, Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon accept?

Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, and VA.

Does Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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