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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Miami Heights, FL

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South Miami Heights is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 27 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South Miami Heights, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South Miami Heights is about $4,907, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 103 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near South Miami Heights, FL

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Photo of The Palace at Kendall
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8.9
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40 reviews
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40 reviews
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My visit with my sister [name removed] during her stay at The Palace was such an absolute blessing. Your staff was very attentive and the meals in the dining hall were very good.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Every Time a Loved One Moves Here...A Entire Family Sleeps Better at Night. The Palace owns and operates several Senior Living rental communities in South Florida providing the full continuum of care for our residents and their family members. The beautiful Palace Suites is Miami's luxurious...
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Photo of Mirabelle
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8.2
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12 reviews
8.2
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12 reviews
5 star
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Mirabelle is a A really good place and I would without questions recommend this community to other families. Good old Mirabelle deserves the nice rep she has
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in the center of one of Miami’s most vibrant communities, Mirabelle is setting a new standard for senior living. From luxury independent living to specialized dementia care, our lifestyle options offer the personalized attention and peace of mind that make all the difference. You’ll find...
Photo of The Palace Gardens
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3.0
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14 reviews
3.0
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14 reviews
5 star
57%
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3 star
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This community is very good. The staff is working very well with the hospice people who are taking care of my sister. The community is very nice and the staff is kind and compassionate. In the midst of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nestled in the heart of Homestead, Miami-Dade County, Florida, The Palace Gardens is a serene and luxurious assisted living community with 24-hour security. With its tropical setting, it offers the carefree, beach-like feel of the Florida Keys. The overall atmosphere is casual, yet intimate,...
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Photo of The Oasis at Coral Reef
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7.0
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3 reviews
7.0
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
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The facilities are brand new & gorgeous. The rooms are more spacious. The staff is friendly & responsive. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Residents of The Oasis at Coral Reef enjoy a fresh and unique concept in senior living including a beach club, multiple swimming pools, various dining options, large residential units with ample closet space, and much more.
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Photo of The Residences at Miami
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They have a good amount of activities there, there is always something going on. We were looking around a lot and we did not find anything bad at this place. This place has everything, they take care of a...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Step into an upscale senior lifestyle nestled within the vibrant West Kendall area of Miami. At The Residences, you’ll have every need at your fingertips. Shopping, cinemas, restaurants, pharmacies are all minutes away. Furthermore, with the addition of the new West Kendall Baptist Hospital,...
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1.0
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11 reviews
1.0
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11 reviews
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My Mom has been there for a month and it’s been a blessing to have found them. The owner, management & staff are always available when needed. Overall, it’s a great team at Cutler Bay Village. They provide a...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Cutler Bay Village, we are dedicated to providing a compassionate, comfortable, and enriching environment for seniors who seek assistance with daily activities while maintaining their independence. Our community is designed to offer personalized care, support, and opportunities for social...
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Photo of Seasons Gardens
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5 star
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4 star
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After searching in other ALF's for a nice place for my mother I decided this is one of the best assisted living facilities in the area. Place is very clean, rooms are big with good lighting, food...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
In addition to providing for the individualized medical and physical needs of our residents, our community includes the following amenities and activities:Daily KaraokeTwo dining rooms with various culinary optionsOnsite beauty salon and barberLarge recreation roomOn-site libraryInviting interior...
Photo of East Ridge Village a CCRC
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Everything is going well for my husband here at East Ridge we are very pleased with all the help they have been giving us. He in the memory care unit of the community and the staff here is just great and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Three Palms at East Ridge Made up of Palm Terrace, Palm Court, and Palm Lane. Palm Court, our new assisted living neighborhood in Three Palms blends the comforts of home with resort-style hospitality, including assistance with daily activities. One and Two bedroom apartments are equipped with...
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My aunt was very happy here the final years of her life! My family had to make a very difficult decision because we could not provide for her the attention she deserved, and she could no longer live alone....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Sunny Hills of Homestead
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Green Street ALF Corp
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Heartland Health Care Center -Kendall
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Macarena Assisted Living Facility Inc
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Signature HealthCARE of Brookwood Gardens
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in South Miami Heights, FL

The average cost of senior living in South Miami Heights is $4,907 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Opa-locka, FL with an average of $4,301 per month.

Nursing homes costs in South Miami Heights, FL, vs. nearby cities

South Miami Heights, FL
$4,907/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Miami Heights, FL, vs. state and national averages

South Miami Heights, FL
$4,907/mo
$5,341/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Miami Heights, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,907/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,907/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Miami Heights, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,550/mo
Studio
$6,231/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,169/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,084/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,679/mo

Senior living costs in South Miami Heights vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Miami Heights, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Miami Heights, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,907/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$2,846/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,907/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,653/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
South Miami Heights, FL:$4,907/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
South Miami Heights, FL:$2,846/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
South Miami Heights, FL:$4,907/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
South Miami Heights, FL:$4,653/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in South Miami Heights, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in South Miami Heights and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

South Miami Heights, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in South Miami Heights, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in South Miami Heights have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Miami Heights, FL$585/mo$5,500/mo-89.4%
Florida$3,899/mo$3,946/mo-1.2%
National$4,711/mo$4,837/mo-2.6%
South Miami Heights, FL
2024 average cost:$585/mo
2023 average cost:$5,500/mo
Percent change:-89.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,899/mo
2023 average cost:$3,946/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,711/mo
2023 average cost:$4,837/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Miami Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Miami Heights

The Palace at Coral Gables

5.0
The Palace in Coral Gables is an excellent place to live. My mother has been there for five years. She just celebrated her 100th birthday and the Palace gave her a party that was the “best night of her life”. [Name removed], [name removed], [name removed] made all the arrangements to ensure it ...
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Cutler Bay Village in Miami, FL

5.0
During our loved ones stay of [dates removed] we were very happy with our experience. The owner [name removed] was very thorough and detailed with things they do and how things are ran. During the covid spikes and lockdowns he was very honest and straight forward with the families. This ...
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East Ridge Village a CCRC in Miami, FL

4.0
So far it's been pretty good. At first they sent me a salesman that didn't know what he was doing, he was filling in for someone on vacation. That made the first week a little rough, but things have been a lot smoother since the first week. We liked the location, which is the main reason we ...
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South Miami Heights nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Miami Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Miami Heights, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in South Miami Heights nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in South Miami Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Miami Heights, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Miami Heights nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South Miami Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Miami Heights, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Miami Heights nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Miami Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Miami Heights, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in South Miami Heights nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Miami Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Miami Heights, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in South Miami Heights nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in South Miami Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Miami Heights, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Palace at Kendall, Mirabelle and The Palace Gardens are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Miami Heights, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 27 nursing homes facilities near South Miami Heights, Florida. See the full list.
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