Assisted living in Miami, Florida
Miami has 420 communities offering assisted living — help with bathing, dressing, and medication while residents stay largely independent. Each carries an independent CARES quality score. Free to your family, no referral fees.
Assisted living communities in Miami
| Community | CARES | Care types | Rating | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solutions Home Care Services II16910 South West 119Th Avenue | 2.6 | — | Miami | |
| Jesus Home Care3401 South West 72Nd Court | 2.6 | — | Miami | |
| Isa Adult Care7020 South West 107 Avenue | 2.6 | — | Miami | |
| Clara & Angel - ALF5180 North West 2 Street | 2.6 | — | Miami | |
| Suarez Resident13371 South West 50 Street | 2.6 | — | Miami | |
| Rona's Retirement Home10900 South West 177 Terrace | 2.6 | — | Miami | |
| Monica's Assisted Living Facility9576 South West 124 Ct | 2.6 | — | Miami | |
| Aleman's Family Home8735 South West 132Nd Ct | 2.6 | — | Miami | |
| Rego's Assisted Living Facility9605 South West 144 Place | 2.6 | — | Miami | |
| Mimi's ALF II10790 South West 43 Terrace | 2.6 | — | Miami | |
| Villasol Group14300 South West 36Th Street | 2.6 | — | Miami | |
| Xina Home9711 South West 135 Avenue | 2.6 | — | Miami | |
| Cary & Nico Tu Casita Feliz - ALF6790 South West 16 Terr | 2.6 | — | Miami |
What assisted living in Miami actually means
Assisted living bridges the gap between living alone and nursing care: residents keep a private apartment and their own routine, with staff on hand around the clock for daily-living help — bathing, dressing, medication management — plus meals, housekeeping, and a social calendar. In Florida, assisted living facilities are licensed and inspected by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), and communities with specialty licenses can provide additional nursing services.
Most communities price a base rent plus a level-of-care charge that's set after a care assessment — which is why two residents in the same building can pay very different totals, and why we don't publish guesses. Ask CARA for a current, all-in quote for any community below.
What to look for in a Miami assisted living community
Six things that separate a strong assisted living community from a pretty lobby.
Overnight staffing
Ask who is in the building at 2 a.m. — how many caregivers, and whether a nurse is on site or on call.
Medication management
How meds are stored, administered, and reviewed — and what happens when a dose is missed.
Level-of-care pricing
Get the care-level tiers in writing with the base rent, so the real monthly total isn't a surprise after move-in.
Dining you'd actually eat
Eat a meal on the tour. Menus, hours, and flexibility matter more day-to-day than the chandelier.
A clean AHCA inspection record
Florida publishes state inspection findings — ask for the latest survey and how any deficiencies were corrected.
Who runs it today
Florida's had heavy ownership turnover — check the current operator and license so reviews match who's actually running it.
Assisted living in Miami — common questions
How much does assisted living cost in Miami?
Community-specific pricing varies with apartment and care level, so we don't guess at it — ask CARA or the community for a current quote. As a statewide baseline, Florida's median for assisted living is about $5,610/month (Genworth Cost of Care data).
What's included in assisted living rent?
Typically the apartment, utilities, meals, housekeeping, activities, and a base level of personal care. Care beyond the base level is usually billed as tiered add-ons set by an assessment. Always ask for the all-in number for your parent's current needs — CARA can help you request it.
Does Medicaid cover assisted living in Florida?
Florida's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC-LTC) program can help cover assisted living for those who qualify, but participation varies by community — ask each community directly, or ask CARA to help you check.
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