Sterling Aventura
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Aventura, FL

Sterling Aventura

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Aventura, FL
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Sterling Aventura accepts CHAMPUS, Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

Overview of Sterling Aventura

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. 

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 171 Rank #78 / 976Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 976 homes we track in Florida for bed count. 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #26 / 1332Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 1,332 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceNovember 4, 2025
CountyMiami-Dade
License Number10117

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sterling Aventura is legally operated by Colonial Assisted Living at Aventura, LLC, and administered by Linda Horvath.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
171 units
Total beds
171 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English French Hebrew Russian 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.

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.

Overall vs. FL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (306% above)
• Citations per inspection (37% above)
• Inspections with citations (219% above)
• Inspection citation rate (21% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 14235 This facility has 306% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (142 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 306% worse Rank #903 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 903rd out of 907 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 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. 1.91.39 This facility has 37% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.9 vs. FL avg 1.39).↑ 37% worse Rank #818 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 818th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 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. 7326 This facility has had 181% more total inspections than the Florida average (73 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 181% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 5116 This facility has 219% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (51 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 219% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 70%58% This facility has 12 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (70% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 12% worse Rank #674 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 674th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 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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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sterling Aventura

1 Bedroom
Studio

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
The Palace Royale at Kendall
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Miami
510
Facility 510
FL AVG 85
Rank #1 / 976
Yes
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 41
Rank #459 / 1,332
Kendall Healthcare Properties28
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #164 / 907
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 33
Rank #389 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
For-Profit-Ricardo A MartinezStudio / 1 bed
Sterling Aventura
AL
MC
Aventura
171
Facility 171
FL AVG 85
Rank #78 / 976
No
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 41
Rank #26 / 1,332
Colonial Assisted Living At Aventura, LLC73
70%
Facility 70%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #674 / 907
142
Facility 142
FL AVG 33
Rank #903 / 907
1.9
Facility 1.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #818 / 907
For-Profit$325,375Linda HorvathStudio / 1 Bed
The Palace at Coral Gables
AL
IL
Coral Gables (Crafts)
85
Facility 85
FL AVG 85
Rank #478 / 976
No
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 41
Rank #7 / 1,332
The Palace Management Group LLC11
18%
Facility 18%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #72 / 907
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 33
Rank #117 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
For-Profit-Josian CabreraStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Royal Green ALF Inc.
AL
Miami (Little Havana)
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 85
Rank #800 / 976
No
86
Facility 86
FL AVG 41
Rank #51 / 1,332
Royal Green Alf, Inc18
33%
Facility 33%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #144 / 907
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 33
Rank #250 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 907
For-Profit-Eric BermudezPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Angeles ALF Inc.
AL
Miami (Sweetwater)
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 85
Rank #808 / 976
No
83
Facility 83
FL AVG 41
Rank #66 / 1,332
Angeles Alf Inc11
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #164 / 907
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 33
Rank #117 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
For-Profit-Marielys Zayas Bazan AlvarezPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every FL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Sterling Aventura is located in Aventura, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 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?

Sterling Aventura is legally operated by Colonial Assisted Living at Aventura, LLC, and administered by Linda Horvath.

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.

Are pets allowed at Sterling Aventura?

No, Sterling Aventura has a no-pet policy.

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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