A-1 Assisted Living Facility
Assisted Living · Miami, FL
A-1 Assisted Living Facility
Assisted Living · Miami, FL
A-1 Assisted Living Facility accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
A-1 Assisted Living Facility is an intimate community in Miami State, FL, providing a serene environment for assisted living. Residents here can retire with ease, knowing that a dedicated team of care professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By providing access to activities of daily living assistance, the community warrants residents a comfortable and convenient retirement experience.
Physical activity and socialization is fostered by a wide variety of interesting programs and activities. Residents are always energized with fresh and nutritious meals provided regularly. Here at A-1 Assisted Living Facility, everyone is treated with equal compassion and respect, allowing them to lead a life of comfort without compromising their independence.
Types of Care at A-1 Assisted Living Facility
Assisted Living
6-bed community Rank #931 / 1065Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 931st out of 1065 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 66 / 100 Rank #261 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 261st out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceApril 30, 2024
ExpirationApril 29, 2026
CountyMiami-Dade
License Number11228
A-1 Assisted Living Facility is legally operated by A-1 Assisted Living Facility Llc, and administrated by Marilyn Fernandez.
Profit StatusFor-Profit
Optional State Supplement
4 units
Private
2 units
Total beds
6 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Spanish
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.
Since 2018 · 8 years of data
76 citations
35 inspections
10 fines
$10.4K fined
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-
0vs 3 avg↓ 100% fewer than FL avg
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10vs 5 avg↑ 100% higher than FL avg
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$10.4kvs $11.6k↓ 11% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 8 years (since 2018).
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 2018 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
6 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (130% above)
• Citations per year (132% above)
• Citations per inspection (69% above)
• Total inspections (35% above)
• Inspections with citations (106% above)
• Inspection citation rate (52% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (130% above)
• Citations per year (132% above)
• Citations per inspection (69% above)
• Total inspections (35% above)
• Inspections with citations (106% above)
• Inspection citation rate (52% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
January 22, 2025
Other
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 76 | 33 | This facility has 130% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (76 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 130% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2018.
| 9.5 | 4.1 | This facility has 132% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9.5 vs. FL avg 4.1).↑ 132% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 2.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 69% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 69% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 35 | 26 | This facility has 35% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (35 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 35% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 33 | 16 | This facility has 106% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (33 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 106% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 94% | 62% | This facility has 32 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (94% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 32% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
A-1 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, LLC's latest inspection on August 19, 2024, reported deficiencies. Over the reporting period from August 7, 2012 to January 22, 2025, a total of 35 inspections were conducted, with all citing deficiencies. The facility accumulated 76 line-item deficiencies across various areas, including building maintenance and physical plant, records and documentation, resident care and rights, dietary and food service, and emergency planning. To address these issues, the facility has made corrections to rectify the cited deficiencies, demonstrating an effort towards improvement.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWhat does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Transportation Services
Parking Available
Recreational Activities
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
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11.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Miami's city center to A-1 Assisted Living Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Frequently Asked Questions about A-1 Assisted Living Facility
What neighborhood is A-1 Assisted Living Facility in?
A-1 Assisted Living Facility is in the Westwood Lake neighborhood of Miami.
What languages are spoken at A-1 Assisted Living Facility?
The team at A-1 Assisted Living Facility speaks Spanish.
Is A-1 Assisted Living Facility in a walkable area?
A-1 Assisted Living Facility has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of A-1 Assisted Living Facility?
According to FL state health department records, A-1 Assisted Living Facility's license number is 11228.
When does A-1 Assisted Living Facility's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, A-1 Assisted Living Facility's license expires on April 29, 2026.
What payment types does A-1 Assisted Living Facility accept?
A-1 Assisted Living Facility accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, and VA.
Does A-1 Assisted Living Facility operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
A-1 Assisted Living Facility is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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