Garden Hills Center, Inc

10337 Sw 159Th Ct, Miami, FL 33196 View map

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Garden Hills Center, Inc accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

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Overview of Garden Hills Center, INC

Peacefully nestled near recreation sites and convenient local amenities in Miami, FL, Garden Hills Center, INC., is a trusted community that offers assisted living. Featuring six cozy and purposely furnished accommodations in a nurturing and welcoming environment, residents can rest their worries and live to their potential. A kind and highly trained team also helps residents with their daily living activities and household chores 24/7, ensuring a worry-free retirement.

With its intimate and cheerful setting, residents are encouraged to meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Spend your golden years with the community’s dedicated care and purposely designed amenities.

(786) 218-6803

6-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

Walk Score: 16 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusIn Review

IssuanceJanuary 8, 2024

ExpirationJanuary 7, 2026

CountyMiami-Dade

License Number11134

Garden Hills Center, Inc is legally operated by Garden Hills Retirement Center, Inc, and administrated by Diana Carolina Lopez.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Optional State Supplement

3 units

Private

3 units

Total beds

6 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 9 citations 9 inspections

Inspection Score

14 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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

Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$0
vs $11.6k
↓ 100% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 13 years (since 2013).

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 2013 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection March 19, 2024 Routine

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	9	33	This facility has 73% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 73% better Rank #120 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 120th 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 Average citations per year since 2013.	0.7	2.5	This facility has 72% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.7 vs. FL avg 2.5).↓ 72% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1	1.3	This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #167 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	9	26	This facility has 65% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 65% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	4	16	This facility has 75% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 75% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	44%	62%	This facility has 18 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (44% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 18% better Rank #282 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 282nd 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 An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

March 19, 2024 inspection found no deficiencies and no complaints were reported.
May 22, 2019 inspection cited three deficiencies involving staff training, background screening, and admissions processes.
Prior inspections in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2022 showed mostly no deficiencies or isolated corrected issues.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private / Semi-private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Social and Recreational Activities

Swimming Pool

Health Programs

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Dancing
Games & Cards
Music Programs
Social Events & Outings

19.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Miami's city center to Garden Hills Center, Inc's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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Garden Hills Center, Inc	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Miami (West End)	6 Facility 6 FL AVG 90 Rank #929 / 1073	No	16 Facility 16 FL AVG 40 Rank #1158 / 1485	Garden Hills Retirement Center, Inc	9	44.4% Facility 44.4% FL AVG 61.5% Rank #282 / 919	9 Facility 9 FL AVG 33 Rank #120 / 919	1.0 Facility 1.0 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #167 / 919	For-Profit	-	Diana Carolina Lopez	Private / Semi-private Rooms

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What neighborhood is Garden Hills Center, Inc in?

Garden Hills Center, Inc is in the West End neighborhood of Miami.

What languages are spoken at Garden Hills Center, Inc?

The team at Garden Hills Center, Inc speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Garden Hills Center, Inc?

The legal owner and operator of Garden Hills Center, Inc is Garden Hills Retirement Center, Inc.

Is Garden Hills Center, Inc in a walkable area?

Garden Hills Center, Inc has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Garden Hills Center, Inc?

According to FL state health department records, Garden Hills Center, Inc's license number is 11134.

When does Garden Hills Center, Inc's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Garden Hills Center, Inc's license expires on January 7, 2026.

What payment types does Garden Hills Center, Inc accept?

Garden Hills Center, Inc accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, VA, and Workers Compensation.

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