Preferred Care at Home

Overview of Preferred Care at Home

Preferred Care at Home is a home care agency at 20801 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33180, serving South Miami and nearby areas, 18.8 miles from Miami’s city center. Established in 1984 (42 years), the agency has a Better Business Bureau rating of A- (not accredited) and is not CMS-certified or listed as a Medicare/Medicaid provider.

Services include companion care, homemaker care, personal care, dementia and Alzheimer’s care, transition care, live-in care, and skilled care. Caregivers are selected based on experience.

Walk score of 82 indicates very high walkability.

An exceptional proximity to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital (0.17 miles—essentially adjacent) provides immediate access to acute-care emergency services and is a significant safety advantage.

Staffing composition, caregiver-to-client ratios, staff credentials, background screening procedures, bonding and liability insurance details, and pricing are not publicly disclosed. No administrator name is provided.

The agency’s 42-year operating history and BBB rating are positive indicators.

Families should request state licensure documentation, caregiver credentials, references from current clients, Medicare/Medicaid eligibility clarification, and specific protocols for dementia and Alzheimer’s care.

(786) 284-1188

Types of Care at Preferred Care at Home

Home Care

Walk Score: 82 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)

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Specific ProgramsTransition Care, Companion Care, Homemaker Care, Personal Care, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care, Live-in Care, Skilled Care

18.8 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Miami's city center to Preferred Care at Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.17 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida Aventura Hospital)

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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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Is Preferred Care at Home in a walkable area?

Preferred Care at Home has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are there photos of Preferred Care at Home?

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What is the phone number of Preferred Care at Home?

(786) 284-1188 will put you in contact with the team at Preferred Care at Home.

Is Preferred Care at Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Preferred Care at Home is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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