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Best Senior Living Communities in Miami, Florida

Miami, Florida has **1686 senior living communities** offering a range of care options for seniors and their families. From independent living to memory care, this guide covers what's available in Miami — with real quality scores, pricing data, and the information you need to choose the right community.

Senior Living in Miami at a Glance

MetricData
Total communities1686
Home Care556
Assisted Living505
Independent Living411
Memory Care170
Avg CARES score2/10
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Types of Senior Care Available in Miami

  • Home Care — 556 communities
  • Assisted Living — 505 communities
  • Independent Living — 411 communities
  • Memory Care — 170 communities
  • Skilled Nursing — 96 communities
  • Adult Day Care — 27 communities
  • Ccrc — 12 communities

Having multiple care types available in Miami means residents may be able to transition between levels of care — from independent living to assisted living to memory care — without leaving their community or neighborhood.

Top-Rated Communities in Miami

Based on CARES quality scores (rated out of 10):

  • The Palace Royale — CARES Score: 10.0/10
  • The Guardian Elder Care Services — CARES Score: 9.4/10
  • Norita Adult Family Care — CARES Score: 6.1/10

CARES scores evaluate care quality, dining, social life, amenities, and facilities — giving you an unbiased measure of community quality.

Senior Living Costs in Miami

For current pricing in Miami, browse individual community profiles on our Miami communities page. Each listing includes starting prices when available.

How to Choose Senior Living in Miami

With 1686 options in Miami, narrowing down the right fit takes some homework:

  • Start with care needs — What level of daily assistance is needed now? What might be needed in 1-2 years?
  • Set a budget — Know your monthly ceiling including potential care fee increases
  • Visit in person — Tour at least 3 communities during different times of day; see the actual dining experience, not just the model apartment
  • Talk to current residents and families — Their experience is the best indicator of daily life
  • Check CARES scores — Our independent quality ratings help you compare communities objectively
  • Ask about staffing — Staff-to-resident ratios, turnover rates, and training requirements matter more than fancy lobbies

Explore Senior Living in Miami, FL

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Shane Southern

Founder, Senior Community Stars

Shane Southern is the founder of Senior Community Stars, a senior living search and referral platform based in South Florida, with 20+ years of experience across healthcare technology, operations, and sales. He works directly with Florida families on community searches.

Frequently asked

How many senior living communities are in Miami, FL?

Miami, Florida has 1686 senior living communities listed on Senior Community Stars, with options across 7 care types.

What is the average cost of senior living in Miami?

Senior living costs in Miami vary by care type and community. Use our search tool to compare specific community pricing in the Miami area.

What types of senior care are available in Miami?

Miami offers home care (556), assisted living (505), independent living (411), memory care (170), skilled nursing (96), adult day care (27), ccrc (12). Many communities offer multiple care types on the same campus.

How are communities rated on Senior Community Stars?

We use CARES quality scores — an independent rating system that evaluates care quality, dining, social life, amenities, and facilities on a 1-10 scale. Scores are based on data analysis, not advertising spend.