A-1 Assisted Living Facility

A-1 Assisted Living Facility

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A-1 Assisted Living Facility accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of A-1 Assisted Living Facility

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.

(305) 742-8951
Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #930 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 930th out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.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
Walk Score: 66 / 100 Rank #262 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 262nd out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. 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

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceApril 30, 2024
ExpirationApril 29, 2026
CountyMiami-Dade
License Number11228

Ownership & Operating Entity

A-1 Assisted Living Facility is legally operated by A-1 Assisted Living Facility Llc, and administrated by Marilyn Fernandez.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Optional State Supplement
4 units
Private
2 units
Total beds
6 units

Staffing

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Languages Spoken

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.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 76 citations 35 inspections 10 fines $10.4K fined
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

19 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #810 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 810th out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 64 out of 100. Letter grade D. 19 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.

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.
Latest Inspection January 22, 2025 Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.

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. 7633 This facility has 130% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (76 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 130% worse Rank #840 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 840th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2018. 9.54.1 This facility has 132% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9.5 vs. FL avg 4.1).↑ 132% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.21.3 This facility has 69% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 69% worse Rank #869 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 869th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 3526 This facility has 35% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (35 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 35% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 3316 This facility has 106% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (33 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 106% worse
Inspection citation rate Info 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 Rank #912 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 912th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • January 22, 2025 inspection showed no deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated.
  • August 19, 2024 inspection cited 8 Class 3 deficiencies including licensure, resident care, medication administration, staffing, physical plant safety, and emergency controls.
  • January 8, 2024 follow-up found 4 Class 3 deficiencies in physical plant safety, facility and staff records, and background screening clearance.

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 11.5 miles from city center Info 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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Assisted Living in Florida

A-1 Assisted Living Facility is located in Miami, 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

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For-Profit$10,400Marilyn FernandezPrivate / Shared Rooms-

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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