Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence

Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence

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Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence accepts CHAMPUS, Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

Overview of Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence

Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence sits in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, a few blocks from Biscayne Bay. The address, 435 NE 34th Street, puts residents in one of the city’s more walkable pockets (Walk Score 87), where visiting family can handle most errands on foot. The community has been operating for 46 years, which is a long track record for a 32-bed assisted living facility in a market where smaller homes open and close with some frequency.

The size is the defining feature here. Thirty-two beds with a 1:1 staff-to-resident ratio means licensed nurses and CNAs aren’t stretched thin. Around-the-clock staffing covers nights and weekends. Rooms are individually furnished, private or semi-private, with laundry handled on-site and transportation available when residents need to get somewhere.

Three chef-prepared meals come out of the kitchen daily, made from scratch. The activity calendar runs six days a week: Brain Teasers, Watercoloring Lessons, Yoga/Pilates, Community Social events, and games. For a 32-bed community, that’s a structured programming slate.

State inspections have tended to center on staffing and staff credentials and care planning and documentation. Bay Oaks accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHAMPUS, Veterans Affairs Benefits, Workers Compensation, and insurance and HMO plans. Starting price is $10,000 per month. Dorian Chen serves as administrator.

Bay Oaks is a small, tightly staffed assisted living option in a walkable Miami neighborhood, suited to seniors who want close attention, a structured daily routine, and access to a wide range of payment pathways.

What you will love about this neighborhood
  • Overlooking the scenic waterfront of Biscayne Bay and having easy access to Margaret Pace Park, this neighborhood is located in Edgewater, north of downtown Miami. 
  • Edgewater has plenty of recreational amenities and dining options, including the Pérez Art Museum (1.5 miles away), the Joia Beach, and over 50 restaurants.
  • With over 15,000 residents, this neighborhood promotes an active lifestyle, with a high walkability score of 87 and accessible healthcare with the University of Miami Health District.
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 32 Rank #841 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 841st out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
46 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #53 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
87 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

Awards

Best of Miami-Dade 2023
Best of South Florida

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceApril 22, 2024
CountyMiami-Dade
License Number5168

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence is legally operated by Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence, and administered by Dorian Chen.

Profit StatusNonprofit

Type Of Units

Private
32 units
Total beds
32 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio: 1:1

Amenities & Lifestyle

Laundry
Activities
Housekeeping
Transportation
Individually Appointed Furnished Rooms
ActivitiesBrain Teasers
Specific ProgramsActivities six days a week, including Brain Teasers, Community Social, Watercoloring Lessons, Yoga/Pilates, and games

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$5,500 - $10,000 per month

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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.

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.

Overall vs. FL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (17% above)
• Citations per inspection (7% above)
• Inspections with citations (19% above)
• Inspection citation rate (21% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 4135 This facility has 17% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (41 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 17% worse Rank #619 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 619th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.51.4 This facility has 7% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.5 vs. FL avg 1.4).↑ 7% worse Rank #678 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 678th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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 inspections conducted at this facility. 2726 This facility has had 4% more total inspections than the Florida average (27 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 4% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1916 This facility has 19% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (19 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 19% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 70%58% This facility has 12 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (70% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 12% worse Rank #674 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 674th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

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Transportation Services

Managed by Dorian Chen

Administrator

Dorian Chen serves as the Administrator of Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence, overseeing the community that has been managed by a dedicated board of professional women since 1947. She leads the facility with a commitment to maintaining its longstanding tradition of quality care and community focus.

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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Miami's city center to Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.87 miles to nearest hospital (North Shore Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Miami

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.
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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
The Palace Royale at Kendall
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Miami
510
Facility 510
FL AVG 88
Rank #1 / 1,058
Yes
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 42
Rank #504 / 1,427
Kendall Healthcare Properties28
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #164 / 906
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 33
Rank #389 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit-Ricardo A MartinezStudio / 1 bed-
The Palace at Coral Gables
AL
IL
Coral Gables (Crafts)
85
Facility 85
FL AVG 88
Rank #552 / 1,058
No
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 42
Rank #7 / 1,427
The Palace Management Group LLC11
18%
Facility 18%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #72 / 906
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 33
Rank #117 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit-Josian CabreraStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence
AL
Miami (Edgewater)
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 88
Rank #841 / 1,058
No
87
Facility 87
FL AVG 42
Rank #53 / 1,427
Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence27
70%
Facility 70%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #674 / 906
41
Facility 41
FL AVG 33
Rank #619 / 906
1.5
Facility 1.5
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #678 / 906
Non-Profit$1,250Dorian ChenPrivate / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Royal Green ALF Inc.
AL
Miami (Little Havana)
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 88
Rank #881 / 1,058
No
86
Facility 86
FL AVG 42
Rank #58 / 1,427
Royal Green Alf, Inc18
33%
Facility 33%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #144 / 906
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 33
Rank #250 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Eric BermudezPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
Angeles ALF Inc.
AL
Miami (Sweetwater)
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 88
Rank #889 / 1,058
No
83
Facility 83
FL AVG 42
Rank #78 / 1,427
Angeles Alf Inc11
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #164 / 906
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 33
Rank #117 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit-Marielys Zayas Bazan AlvarezPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence is located in Miami, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence

What neighborhood is Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence in?

Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence is in the Edgewater neighborhood of Miami.

What languages are spoken at Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence?

The team at Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence speaks English.

Is Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence in a walkable area?

Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence?

According to FL state health department records, Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence's license number is 5168.

How long has Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence been in business?

Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence has been operating for approximately 46 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence?

No, Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence accept?

Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence accepts CHAMPUS, Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, VA, and Workers Compensation.

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