Overview of St. Monica Gardens

Experience the best of your golden years at St. Monica Gardens, a welcoming 62+ community in Miami Gardens, FL, offering independent living. 84 cozy and specially designed one-bedroom floor plans are provided, ensuring residents can live comfortably. Residents also have easy access to their needs with local amenities nearby.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, communal spaces and recreational opportunities are provided. Residents also enjoy mealtimes with friends in the community room with a kitchen, allowing them to prepare meals on their terms. With affordable and top-notch amenities, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

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84-bed community Rank #572 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 572nd 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.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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #557 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 557th 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.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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 62 Years Old

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Florida

St. Monica Gardens is located in Miami Gardens, 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).
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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 St. Monica Gardens

Is St. Monica Gardens in a walkable area?

St. Monica Gardens has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of St. Monica Gardens?

Yes — there is 1 photo of St. Monica Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of St. Monica Gardens?

St. Monica Gardens is located at 3425 Nw 189Th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056.

What is the phone number of St. Monica Gardens?

(305) 628-2500 will put you in contact with the team at St. Monica Gardens.

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