Best Assisted Living in Miami-Dade County, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 8 assisted living communities in Miami-dade County, FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in FL
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Miami-dade County, FL our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Miami-dade County, FL.
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Avg Walk Score: 57/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Miami-dade County, FL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Miami-dade County, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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
Miami
393No 84 ------For-Profit--Studio / 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
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
Granny’s Garden Home ALF
AL
ADC
Miami
6No 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
Swankridge Care Centers
AL
NH
Homestead
12No 85 Swankridge Inc
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 83
Rank #732 / 901
19
95%
Facility 95%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #897 / 906
58
Facility 58
FL AVG 33
Rank #760 / 906
3.1
Facility 3.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #896 / 906
For-Profit$3,250Shannon SwankPrivate Suites
Miami Gardens Manor, Inc.
AL
MC
Miami Gardens
6Yes 23 Miami Gardens Manor, Inc8515
80%
Facility 80%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #801 / 906
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #304 / 906
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #616 / 906
For-Profit$2,500Novelette Beharie-ThomasPrivate / Semi-private Rooms
West Miami Adult Living Facility, Inc.
AL
Miami
6No 62 ---------Private / Semi-private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every FL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 8 analyzed for Miami-dade County.

Overview of Miami Jewish Health

Experience the best of your golden years with Miami Jewish Health, a distinguished community in Miami, FL, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents here experience the highest quality of care and support for their special needs with a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7. With over 85 years of caring, the community is committed to understanding residents’ needs to provide better care and comfort.

Stimulating activities and enriching programs are also conducted so residents can enjoy an active lifestyle and remain socially engaged. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents’ safety is prioritized, as proven by the community’s 24-hour security, emergency call system, and backup generators. The community is rated 4 stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its exceptional care.

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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.

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Overview of American Home Care Facility

Age gracefully with American Home Care Facility., an astounding community surrounded by serene parks and convenient local amenities in Miami, FL, offering assisted living. Residents experience the highest quality of life with a compassionate and highly skilled team helping with their unique needs 24/7. The community also handles the housekeeping and laundry, providing more time for residents to enjoy every moment of their golden years.

A robust calendar of fun recreational activities and stimulating programs is conducted so residents can live actively and meet new friends. Mealtimes promote social interactions while meeting nutritional needs and preferences with delightful and healthy meals. The community also provides medication management, a fire alarm system, and wheelchair-accessible amenities for residents’ comfort and safety.

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Overview of Presidential Place

Ideally set near Memorial Regional Hospital South in Hollywood, FL, Presidential Place is an esteemed community that offers assisted living and memory care. Alongside purposely designed and spacious studio and one-bedroom accommodations, a kind and highly skilled team provides exceptional care tailored to residents’ needs to optimize comfort and safety. The community also helps with daily living activities and household responsibilities, providing more time for residents to do the things they love.

Stimulating programs and exciting events are also conducted, highlighting residents’ interests and strengths. Healthy meals are important for residents’ well-being, so delightful and nutritious meals are served to meet their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, scheduled transportation, and 24-hour support and health monitoring are provided for residents’ convenience. With its pet-friendly and inviting environment, residents will surely thrive and create meaningful moments in their later years.

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Overview of Granny’s Garden Home ALF

Have the finest retirement experience with Granny’s Garden Home, a dedicated community in Miami, FL, offering assisted living. Residents here receive the utmost care they deserve with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community is family-operated and dedicated to understanding residents’ needs to provide them with better care and comfort.

Residents here will not run out of things to do with a variety of fun activities and recreational programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Three delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medical care coordination, medication reminders, and scheduled transportation are available for residents’ convenience. With its purposely furnished and cozy accommodations in a bright and friendly environment, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Swankridge Care Centers

Experience a worry-free lifestyle with Swankridge Care Centers, an exceptional family-owned community in Homestead, FL, that offers assisted living. The community also provides dementia care, assistance with chronic conditions, and physical disability support to meet residents’ special needs. Caring for seniors since 1965, residents can rest assured of receiving exceptional care for their unique needs 24/7.

Residents do not have to worry about daily living activities and household responsibilities, with the community handling them. Have the finest dining experience with delightful and healthy meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Medical equipment and supplies are also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community is great for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, with its dedicated services and purposely designed amenities.

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Overview of Miami Gardens Manor

Age comfortably with Miami Gardens Manor, Inc., an esteemed community in Miami, FL, that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents here enjoy exceptional care from a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging.

A carefully curated calendar of stimulating activities and enriching programs is also conducted for residents to live actively and meet new friends. Mealtimes also promote social interactions while meeting dietary needs with delightful and well-balanced dining options. Residents here enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s beautifully designed amenities and cozy spaces.

Contact Miami Gardens Manor, Inc.

Overview of West Miami Adult Living Facility

Located in the thriving residential area of Miami, FL, West Miami Adult Living Facility, Inc. is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. Committed to enhancing residents’ quality of life, the community provides top-notch care and support around the clock according to their needs and preferences. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations in a nurturing and welcoming environment are available, ensuring residents can feel at ease and live their golden years to the fullest.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain well-connected with their surroundings. Mealtimes not only meet dietary needs but also promote social interactions with delightful and well-balanced dining options. The community’s dedicated care and specially designed accommodations make it an enticing option for those who need extra hands to live comfortably in their golden years.

Contact West Miami Adult Living Facility, Inc.

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Miami-Dade County, FL

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 8 assisted living facilities in Miami-Dade County, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Miami-Dade County, FL?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Miami-Dade County, FL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Miami-Dade County, FL?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.