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.
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 6 Rank #914 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 914th 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.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #58 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th 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.
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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.

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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (37% above)
• Citations per inspection (7% 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. 4835 This facility has 37% more total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (48 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 37% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.51.4 This facility has 7% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida nursing home (1.5 vs. FL avg 1.4).↑ 7% worse

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. 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%

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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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Florida average is: 72.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Miami (Little Havana)
264
Facility 264
FL AVG 88
Rank #9 / 1,058
--
4.17
Facility 4.17
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #69 / 180
+103%+3%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #98 / 179
4.8
Facility 4.8
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #113 / 179
-51A+
87
Facility 87
FL AVG 42
Rank #53 / 1,427
Ocean Bank
$40.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $40.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #1 / 159
$26.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $26.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #2 / 159
64.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #52 / 159
106031
Jackson Memorial Long-Term Care Center
NH
SNF
Miami (Allapattah)
180
Facility 180
FL AVG 88
Rank #56 / 1,058
95.8%
Facility 95.8%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #14 / 121
+10%
4.19
Facility 4.19
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #69 / 180
+134%+4%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #25 / 179
4.0
Facility 4.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #77 / 179
-172-
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 42
Rank #89 / 1,427
-
$19.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $19.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #32 / 159
$21.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $21.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #4 / 159
111.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 111.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #22 / 159
105392
The Palace Royale at Kendall
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Miami
510
Facility 510
FL AVG 88
Rank #1 / 1,058
--
4.04
Facility 4.04
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #87 / 180
+55%0%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #25 / 179
4.0
Facility 4.0
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #77 / 179
-170-
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 42
Rank #504 / 1,427
Kendall Health Care Inc
$21.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #18 / 159
$12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #30 / 159
61.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #62 / 159
105719
Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Miami (Little Havana)
147
Facility 147
FL AVG 88
Rank #150 / 1,058
94.6%
Facility 94.6%
FL AVG 87.4%
Rank #35 / 121
+8%
3.44
Facility 3.44
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #166 / 180
+117%-15%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #56 / 179
4.3
Facility 4.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #92 / 179
-139A+
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 42
Rank #15 / 1,427
Ponce Opco Holdings, LLC
$17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #41 / 159
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #85 / 159
46.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #131 / 159
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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).
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 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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