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19301 SW 87th Avenue, Cutler Bay, FL 33157
4.5
(23 reviews)
"We chose East Ridge at Cutler Bay. We know several people who already live there. The staff is very nice. The accommodations are wonderful. Their list of activities is full. They had a lot of activities the day we visited. They provided breakfast. It..."
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5617 Nw 7 Street, Miami, FL 33126
4.8
(10 reviews)
"I went to visit the Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon Miami, FL. I looked at an apartment that was empty at the moment and it looked nice. It was small but everything was comfortable. The layout was great. It has a small living room when you enter the..."
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153 N.W. 26 Street, Miami, FL 33127
5.0
(5 reviews)
"The people at Our Family Assisted Living are very nice and good. My brother has a room with another person. There are 2 persons in a room. His room is very clean, and they have a very nice person there who takes care of it. They have very good servic..."
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25268 SW 134th Avenue, Princeton, FL 33032
4.0
(11 reviews)
"We're planning to move Dad into Sunny Hills ALF of Homestead. We really like the place, you know, it looked organized, clean, with enough personnel attending the people that live there. They shared all the information that we thought was necessary to..."
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9355 Sw 158Th Ave, Miami, FL 33196
4.0
(10 reviews)
"My parents have been living at this facility for six months now. Words cannot express how wonderful this place is. From the administration to the nurses, CNA's, maintenance, and custodial services, all are five-star quality. The cleanliness of the ..."
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7120 SW 92 Avenue, Miami, FL 33173
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Residencia San Lazaro keeps the residents active. On the weekends, you're able to visit and take them out to eat, and I like that they have that choice. It was really clean and the staff seemed very welcoming and pretty much answered every question t..."
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17250 SW 137th Avenue, Miami, FL 33177
4.1
(7 reviews)
"My mother is in Floridian Gardens. It is a very clean place. The nurses are very nice. The food is good. We are happy with the place. I like that there are a lot of people, and they are always very happy. They have some kind of activities like they b..."
READ MORE5200 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137
3.7
(16 reviews)
"The hospital sent my husband to Miami Jewish Health. Surprisingly, the place was very nice, and I'm impressed with the care that they're giving him. He's only been there a couple of days now. They feed him, and he seems to be resting well. He's still..."
READ MORE11855 Quail Roost Drive, Miami, FL 33177
4.0
(8 reviews)
"I went to St. Annes Nursing Center, the building was fine, and it looked very good actually. There was a bus available to transport residents to different locations. The staff was friendly. The only problem I had was theyre not very prompt in their..."
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1330 Nw 1St Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
4.5
(4 reviews)
"The place is amazing. Great care and excellent management. Highly recommended...."
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1864 Northwest 175th Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33056
3.8
(8 reviews)
"I had an in-person tour of Colonial Assisted Living at Miami. It was a very good tour, and I got a lot of information. It was a very clean place and very organized. The people seemed very happy with what they were doing. We saw a room that I could sh..."
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8721 SW 56 Street, Miami, FL 33165
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Not your regular ALF... I visited Vida Holistica and was so impressed by the cleanliness and the staff. This is truly a home away from home. My parents were both very happy with how much they ensured their happiness. I’m grateful for all their help...."
READ MORE11971 SW 118th Street, Miami, FL 33186
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We feel incredibly blessed to have found Norita Adult Family Care for my uncle after his move from Alaska to Florida. After trying several assisted living facilities, we were so relieved when we met Nora, the owner, who was welcoming, compassionate, ..."
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71 W. 30TH STREET, Hialeah, FL 33012
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I have my brother-in-law at Pavilion Gardens. The decision of placing him in a place was not easy. The owner is very respectful, helpful and understanding. We are very happy with their service and caring way with not only my brotherinlaw but with eve..."
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14602 Nw 87 Court, Hialeah, FL 33018
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved in to San Judas Peace And Care in Miami Lakes. The rooms are beautiful, very spacious, and clean. They're master bedrooms with their own private bathrooms, so it's great. It's like being home. The staff is very friendly and pro..."
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6135 West 8 Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33012
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Ever since my loved one moved into this assisted living facility, I've been pleasantly surprised by how attentive the administrator is and how clean everything is kept. It really feels like a cozy home, especially with that stunning lake view. But wh..."
READ MORE2161 Southwest 24th Street, Miami, FL 33145
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I enjoyed being here at My Bells, and they are very nice to me. They provide food, board, and medication. Each room has two beds. The dining room is situated like a family situation, and I love the food. It’s a family atmosphere, and that’s what I li..."
READ MORE1595 NE 145 STREET, North Miami, FL 33161
3.5
(4 reviews)
"My mother is currently living in this facility. She seems to have all the care that she needs there. The care is 24 hours and the nurses are sensitive to her needs. She is allowed to do most things for herself, but is aided accordingly for things suc..."
READ MORE9400 S.W. 137th Avenue, Kendall, FL 33186
3.0
(11 reviews)
"My friend is in Nspire Healthcare - Kendall. She wants to go home. She doesn't want to go to assisted living and we're in the process of trying to get an application into the Veterans Administration to get some help financially. She has been there mo..."
READ MORE13232 S.w. 85 Street, Miami, FL 33183
4.0
(2 reviews)
"its very great and very better and good for me and other becuase it very important for us as online service and every person like this thing so it clearly is very great and good. ..."
READ MOREThe Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey doesn’t contain senior care cost data for Miami-Dade County, but it does disclose care rates for the Miami area, which contains the county’s principal city of Miami. Based on this data, seniors in Miami-Dade County pay approximately $3,500 per month for assisted living, making it among the most cost-effective options in the state and the nation as a whole. Monthly fees are $200 less per month than the state median of $3,700 and $800 less than the national rate of $4,300.
Miami-Dade County may be a good option for seniors seeking affordable senior care, with fees coming in among the lowest in the state at $3,500. The state does contain a few cities with even more economically priced care, including the Tampa area, where assisted living facilities charge approximately $3,225 monthly, and the Sebring area, where fees are $2,895. In Ocala, care costs exceed the state average but are affordable compared to the national rate at $4,000 per month, and in the Sebastian area, assisted living facilities charge $4,500. Panama City is considerably pricier at $5,161. The capital city of Tallahassee is the most expensive Florida city for assisted living, with care fees averaging $5,506 per month.
Miami-Dade County/Miami Area
$3,500
Florida
$3,700
The United States
$4,300
Tampa Area
$3,225
Panama City
$5,161
Tallahassee
$5,506
Sebastian Area
$4,500
Ocala
$4,000
Sebring Area
$2,895
In 2014, the state of Florida replaced all their HCBS waiver programs with the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC-LTC), which helps eligible seniors pay for assisted living costs. Florida also has the Optional State Supplement (OSS), a non-Medicaid program available for qualified seniors.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Aging, Inc. | (305) 670-6500 | Alliance for Aging, Inc., is the county’s Area Agency on Aging. Through federal funding, this local nonprofit agency administers a broad array of programs including legal services, disaster information and preparedness, Living Healthy workshops and Medicare options counseling. The agency provides information on local programs such as the Aging and Disability Resource Center and REFER, a searchable online database with organizations that provide recreational opportunities, clothing, tax preparation assistance and health and dental services. It also has a long-term care ombudsman that monitors conditions and practices in assisted living facilities, educates residents of their rights and advocates on behalf of those who’ve experienced abuse, neglect or exploitation in long-term care facilities. |
| Veteran Services Program | (305) 270-2940 | The Veteran Services Program promotes access to state and federal benefits for qualifying veterans and their family members. Through this program, veterans get help with identifying and applying for programs such as the Aid and Attendance benefit, pension programs and disability compensation. The program also provides assistance with hospitalization and burial expenses and dependence and indemnity compensation. |
| Mayor’s Initiative on Aging | (305) 375-5648 | The Mayor’s Initiative on Aging provides older adults with information on programs in the county that meet their needs and provide social and recreational opportunities. Some activities that are open to community participation include health education and disease prevention classes, nutrition education and consultations, interactive fitness activities, health screenings and presentations on senior safety. Several local agencies, including Aventura Hospital and Medical Center and Jackson Health System, host free health fairs and screenings in cooperation with the Initiative on Aging. |
| SHINE | (800) 963-5337 | SHINE is the statewide senior health insurance program that provides free, objective information and guidance for Medicare-eligible residents. It’s staffed by trained volunteers who can help seniors understand their Medicare benefits and review Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plan options. Volunteers can also help seniors sort and understand their medical bills and address billing errors. Assistance is provided on a one-on-one basis at various sites throughout the county and in virtual and in-person group classes. |
| Senior Volunteer Programs | (786) 469-4851 | The county provides volunteer opportunities for those aged 55 and over through RSVP. Through this program, Miami-Dade seniors volunteer in nearly 80 local agencies and organizations, including the local airport, senior centers, hospitals and medical centers, VA centers and schools. Volunteers work for at least three hours per week in exchange for benefits such as travel reimbursement, liability insurance and, in some cases, meals. |
Miami-Dade County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
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