Blessing ALF
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · North Miami Beach, FL

Blessing ALF

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · North Miami Beach, FL

Overview of Blessing Alf

Ideally set along the palm tree-lined street in North Miami Beach, FL, Blessing Alf is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ well-being, the community strives to provide top-tier care and support tailored to their unique needs and aspirations. Residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live to their potential within its purposely designed and intimate accommodations.

The community promotes a bright and friendly environment, ensuring residents live an active and well-connected lifestyle through fun-filled activities and enriching events. Here, residents enjoy hassle-free dining with delicious and healthy meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. Make the most out of your best years with a trusted community attending to your personal needs.

What you will love about this neighborhood
  • This location is part of the historic Fulford by the Sea, which features five tranquil parks like Greynolds Park and three shopping centers nearby, which are ideal for leisure and wellness.
  • Notable attractions like the Fulford by the Sea Monument and Oleta River State Park are situated nearby, providing retirees with plenty of recreational opportunities.
  • Perfectly combining a suburban atmosphere and easy access to downtown Miami, the neighborhood is known for its history in racing in 1926 and 20th-century developments.
Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #916 / 1060Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 916th out of 1060 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 86 / 100 Rank #58 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 1487 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
Expiration14/08/2026
CountyMiami-Dade
License Number12186

Ownership & Operating Entity

Blessing ALF is legally operated by Blessing Alf, LLC, and administered by Robinson Francois.

Profit StatusFor-profit

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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 2013 · 13 years of data 48 citations 33 inspections

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 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection November 13, 2024 Routine

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. 48
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2013. 3.7
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.5

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. 3327 This facility has had 22% more total inspections than the Florida average (33 vs. FL avg 27). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 22% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 31
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 94%

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

  • BLESSING ALF LLC underwent its latest inspection on 2024-11-13, which reported a status of Deficiencies Corrected. During the reporting period from 2013-01-29 to 2025-04-14, the facility received a total of 33 inspections, with all but one citing deficiencies. A total of 48 line-item deficiencies were identified across these inspections, which fell into several key areas: building maintenance and physical plant issues; concerns with records and documentation; resident care and rights; dietary and food service problems; and emergency planning shortcomings. The facility has demonstrated improvement in addressing these issues, as indicated by the Deficiencies Corrected status following its latest inspection.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 0.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from North Miami Beach's city center to Blessing ALF's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Florida

Blessing ALF is located in North Miami Beach, 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).
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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 Blessing ALF

Is Blessing ALF in a walkable area?

Blessing ALF has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Blessing ALF?

According to FL state health department records, Blessing ALF's license number is 12186.

When does Blessing ALF's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Blessing ALF's license expires on 14/08/2026.

Are pets allowed at Blessing ALF?

No, Blessing ALF has a no-pet policy.

Does Blessing ALF operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Blessing ALF is registered as a for-profit in FL.

Who is the administrator of Blessing ALF?

Robinson Francois is the administrator of Blessing ALF.

How many beds does Blessing ALF have?

Blessing ALF has 6 beds.

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