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Best Senior Living in Miami Gardens, FL

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Aug 2025

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Florida Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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The Commons Apartments
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.

Miami Gardens (Lakewood Estates)
- No
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 40
Rank #637 / 1485
1 Bed
St. Monica Gardens
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.

Miami Gardens
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 90
Rank #580 / 1072
No
48
Facility 48
FL AVG 40
Rank #556 / 1485
1 Bed
The Hamlet at Walden Pond – Senior 62+
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.

Miami Gardens
- No
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 40
Rank #1128 / 1485
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Arenas Blancas CORP
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Brito's Home 3 LLC
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Britos Home II Corporation
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Buena Vista Health Care CORP
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Coral Reef Residential Care LLC
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Edem Home Care, INC.
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Fairlawns Alf LLC
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Grannys Alf
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Home Care For Elderly, INC
AL
Miami Gardens
6
J & D Alf LLC
AL
Miami Gardens
6
La Estancia Home Care Alf, INC
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Lucille's Loving Care
AL
Miami Gardens
14
Mae Alf
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Mercedes & Family Alf
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Mi Sublime Atardecer INC
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Nueva Vida Gardens Alf CORP
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Peace & Care Alf
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Restored Living Facility
AL
Miami Gardens
5
Royal Destiny Home Care LLC
AL
Miami Gardens
5
Sweet Retirement Alf, INC
AL
Miami Gardens
6
Overview of The Commons Apartments

Ideally located in the thriving neighborhood of Miami Gardens, FL, The Commons Apartments is an astounding community that offers independent living. The community features cozy and thoughtfully designed one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can keep their peace of mind with on-site maintenance.

Thriving local amenities and recreational spaces surround the area, providing residents with unending leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs with convenient kitchen features. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its exceptional amenities.

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Overview of St. Monica Gardens

Experience the best of your golden years at St. Monica Gardens, a welcoming 62+ community in Miami Gardens, FL, offering independent living. 84 cozy and specially designed one-bedroom floor plans are provided, ensuring residents can live comfortably. Residents also have easy access to their needs with local amenities nearby.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, communal spaces and recreational opportunities are provided. Residents also enjoy mealtimes with friends in the community room with a kitchen, allowing them to prepare meals on their terms. With affordable and top-notch amenities, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of The Hamlet at Walden Pond – Senior 62+

Enjoy your best years at The Hamlet at Walden Pond, an idyllic retreat in Miami Gardens, FL, offering independent living. Residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort with beautifully furnished and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans. The community also ensures that low-income older adults can find the accommodation that best suits their budgets with income restrictions.

Residents can spend their days as they please with various recreational spaces and thriving local amenities nearby. With convenient kitchen features, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a clubhouse, a pool, a fitness center, a pond, a business center, and a basketball court.

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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 Senior Living in Miami Gardens, FL

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 senior living communities in Miami Gardens, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Miami Gardens, 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 Gardens, 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 senior living communities in Miami Gardens, 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.