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| Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Miami (Flagami) | 350 | No | 73 | Residential Plaza At Blue Lagoon, Inc. | 54 | 46.3% | 82 | 1.5 | For-Profit | Barbara Galindo | - |
| The Contemporary |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Miami (Westchester) | - | No | 56 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Palace at Coral Gables |
LSL Luxury Senior Living
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Coral Gables (Crafts) | 85 | No | 97 | The Palace Management Group LLC | 11 | 18.2% | 10 | 0.9 | For-Profit | Josian Cabrera | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Epworth Village Retirement Community |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Miami | - | No | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Upside Miami |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Miami | - | No | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Imperial Club |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Miami | - | No | 46 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon is an assisted living community in Miami, FL, that offers personal care, memory care, and physical therapy services. Here, older adults can keep their peace of mind, accompanied by its warm and home-like environment. Nutritious meals, 24-hour care, and wellness programs are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through Montessori-based care for Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as personalized care plans, the community ensures residents are well-cared for.
Social events, light exercises, and recreational programs provide residents with more opportunities to learn and lift their moods. Cozy, private rooms and lively communal spaces also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Located near the beautiful Blue Lagoon, a supermarket, restaurants, shops, and public transportation, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community has exceptional standards of care, making it one of the finest options for senior living in Florida.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: High-rise
As the name suggests, The Contemporary is a modern independent living community that glorifies an active lifestyle for their modern senior residents. The Contemporary is a luxurious community that promotes residents to practice a modern lifestyle centered on their independence. Seniors are free to do whatever they please to do and pursue what interests them worry-free. The Contemporary is an all-inclusive community where everything is designed to make the lives of seniors easier, adding to the charm and attractiveness of the new facility.
Activities and services are handled by staff and management, so seniors could experience the best senior living experience that they’ve ever known. These include rooftop and lounge, bistro, main dining room, private dining room– for a good time to take a break and eat delicious meals; and arts and crafts suite, library, activity and entertainment areas– that are used for social, recreational, and cultural plans. As an active community, they have a health and wellness center, outdoor walking paths, and a landscaped courtyard to do some physical activities.
Awarded as the #1 Senior Living in America by The National Association of Homebuilders in 2014, The Palace at Coral Gables, known for its luxurious retirement living, is also considered one of the finest assisted living Coral Gables communities in Miami. The luxury building’s design and architecture draw inspiration from the Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris, renowned for its exquisite aesthetics, and The Palace strives to achieve similar recognition in Miami. This magnificent community offers top-tier amenities and services that enhance the lifestyle of every senior. The Palace at Coral Gables is a proud member of The Palace Group, dedicated to delivering nothing but the best and extraordinary in assisted living Coral Gables.
The community is highly protected with its security and maintenance, adding to their fire-protection fire alarm system and 24-hour security system. Their elegant palace-like rooms all have private terraces that are equipped with glass windows that are also made to be hurricane-proof. Lifestyle at The Palace at Coral Gables offers concierge services, scheduled transportation, and complimentary valet parking. There are University of Miami OSHER Lifelong Learning classes weekly; a physical therapy center; an on-site Home Health Agency for health related needs; and an in-house social director planning activities and events. The Palace at Coral Gables is ranked as world-class and with the exclusive amenities offered, its title is rightfully so.
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 240
Room Sizes: 521 / 629 / 671 / 690 / 715 / 720 / 716 / 745 / 759 / 788 / 791 / 828 / 1189 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Upside Miami is an exquisite senior living community that boasts resort-style living in a modern, upscale apartment complex. Here, seniors maintain their independence while receiving exceptional care from compassionate staff. Additionally, Upside Miami offers temporary stays or long-term residence options to meet your unique needs. And, for those with furry companions, pets are welcome to join in on the fun.
Designed with seniors in mind, this facility provides both indoor and outdoor amenities that cater to the needs and preferences of each resident. You’ll soak up the Florida sun while enjoying the beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, including a pool, putting green, and Jacuzzi. There are endless opportunities to engage in activities that suit your interests, whether you prefer cozying up with a good book in the library or sweating it out in the fitness center.
Overview of Epworth Village Retirement Community
Epworth Village Retirement Community offers a range of options for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. For seniors who require skilled nursing care, Epworth Village provides specialized services such as pain management, postoperative care, and customized diets for those with heart disease, diabetes, and other health issues. They also offer specialized care for individuals with memory loss or other neurological degenerative conditions. Their services include enteral feeding, IV therapy, and palliative care, among other things.
The home is a unique and compassionate nonprofit community that values a family-style living atmosphere, where residents can enjoy a sense of togetherness with diverse people from all walks of life. They provide various amenities and services to enhance the living experience of their residents. From a fully-equipped fitness center to a serene chapel, a well-stocked library to a cozy theater, this gated community has it all. The game room, housekeeping, and linen services ensure that everything stays clean, spacious, and airy.
Imperial Club is a luxurious retirement community that offers an all-inclusive lifestyle in the beautiful city of Aventura, Florida. With 221 top-notch apartment homes, the community boasts stunning outdoor spaces that seniors can enjoy, along with various fitness and entertainment facilities. Located in a dynamic waterfront setting, Imperial Club provides both independent and assisted living options, ensuring that seniors have access to the right level of care they need.
The community’s amenities are unmatched, offering residents a safe and secure environment with an emergency pendant alert system, as well as heat, smoke detectors, and a sprinkler system. The beautiful flooring adds to the community’s charm, and the concierge services are available 24/7 to cater to residents’ needs. There is also an on-site library, a piano lounge, and a movie theater where residents can relax and unwind. The high-rise community also provides easy access to a lot of convenient features, such as on-site parking and live entertainment, exercise programs, and a fitness studio that can help seniors maintain their health and well-being.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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.
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- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Miami, FL
What is the average cost of independent living in Miami, FL?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Miami, FL is approximately $1,870. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Miami, FL?
Independent living in Miami, FL typically ranges from $467 - $4,356 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
How many licensed independent living communities are there in Miami, FL?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 26 licensed independent living communities in Miami, FL.
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 6 independent living communities in Miami, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Miami, 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, 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 independent living communities in Miami, 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.
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