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There are 50 senior retirement homes and nursing homes in Miami-Dade County, Florida area. This list includes nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities as well as general retirement facilities in Miami-Dade County, FL and nearby. Some of these retirement homes belong to larger senior retirement communities, while others are freestanding.

  1. Ponce Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    2. Ponce Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a retirement home in Miami, Florida that can provide skilled nursing care and assistance to up to 147 senior citizens. It is located at 335 Sw 12 Avenue, Miami Florida 33130 zip code and includes services and amenities such as a dementia care unit, secured grounds, urinary catheterization and transportation to outings. Ponce Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation Center became licensed by Medicare to provide nursing care services on 04/21/2000 and accepts Medicare and Medicaid. License #: 106021.

  2. Fair Havens Center

    3. Fair Havens Center is a long-term care and retirement facility located at 201 Curtiss Pkwy that provides nursing services to all Miami-dade county residents. It includes services such as dementia and Alzheimer's care, IV therapy, burn care and nutritional therapy. Fair Havens Center can provide nursing care services to up to 269 older adults at once who are looking for retirement homes in Miami Springs, FL. It became licensed on 01/01/1980 with license number 105356.

  3. Coral Gables Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

    4. Coral Gables Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare licensed senior home - license # 105005 - situated in Miami, Florida, with exact address of 7060 Sw 8th Street in the 33144 zip code area. Coral Gables Nursing And Rehabilitation Center includes amenities such as dementia care, sub-acute nursing care, mental health therapy and more. Coral Gables Nursing And Rehabilitation Center can accommodate up to 79 Miami-dade residents who need 24/7 skilled nursing services.

  4. Miami Jewish Health Systems

    5. Miami Jewish Health Systems accepts Medicare and Medicaid and can fit 438 Miami residents at its full capacity. Miami Jewish Health Systems is a Medicare-licensed retirement facility that was established on 01/01/1967 and includes services such as vision care, psychological services and restorative care and is located at 5200 Ne 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33137. Its license number is 105030.

  5. Susanna Wesley Health Center

    6. Up to 120 older adults who need a senior home and live in Hialeah, FL can choose to stay at Susanna Wesley Health Center to receive nursing home services. Susanna Wesley Health Center is licensed from 02/04/1985, with license # 105498. It includes amenities such as tube feeding, pain management and physical therapy and is situated at 5300 W 16th Avenue. Susanna Wesley Health Center provides skilled nursing services to Miami-dade county residents who are looking for a nursing home in Hialeah.

  6. Palmetto Subacute Care Center

    7. If you are looking for a senior retirement facility near you in Miami, you should consider Palmetto Subacute Care Center, a Medicare licensed skilled nursing facility that accommodates all Miami-dade county residents and is located at 7600 Sw 8th Street. Its license # is 105939. No more than 95 seniors who live in Miami-dade county can reside at Palmetto Subacute Care Center at a time. Some of the amenities and services offered at Palmetto Subacute Care Center include orthopedic rehabilitation, pain reduction and pulmonary therapy.

  7. Nursing Center At Mercy

    8. Nursing Center At Mercy received its initial license from Medicare to operate as a retirement home in Miami, Florida on 06/12/1994 - license #: 105873. Nursing Center At Mercy can provide long-term care services for up to 120 Miami and Miami-dade county residents at once and includes vestibular services, pre and post operative care and diabetes management.

  8. Treasure Isle Care Center

    9. A maximum of 176 Miami-dade county senior citizens can take advantage of skilled nursing offered at Treasure Isle Care Center, a retirement home which is located at 1735 N Treasure Drive inside North Bay Village, FL in the 33141 zip code area. Treasure Isle Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid and private payment methods as well and includes amenities such as dental services, podiatry care and outpatient therapies.

  9. Villa Maria Nursing Center

    10. Villa Maria Nursing Center is a retirement facility started on 05/27/1970 that provides long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation in North Miami, Florida and includes services such as respiratory care, 24/7 medical staff and complex medical care. Up to 212 seniors who are searching for North Miami nursing home care can stay at Villa Maria Nursing Center at once. It is located at 1050 Ne 125th Street, North Miami, Florida 33161.

  10. Heartland Health Care Center Miami Lakes

    11. Heartland Health Care Center Miami Lakes was established on 09/14/1990 and it's one of the retirement homes in Hialeah, FL that families need to evaluate when searching for a retirement facility in Miami-dade county, Florida. Heartland Health Care Center Miami Lakes can support Hialeah seniors with heart failure or who have recently suffered a stroke. Heartland Health Care Center Miami Lakes is limited to providing skilled nursing to up to 120 Florida seniors at a time and is located at 5725 Nw 186 Street in the 33015 zip code area.

  11. Aventura Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

    12. Aventura Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a senior retirement home in North Miami Beach, Florida that can provide skilled nursing care and assistance to up to 86 senior citizens. It is located at 1800 N E 168th Street, North Miami Beach Florida 33162 zip code and includes amenities and services such as a memory care unit, 24-hour security, dialysis and transportation services. Aventura Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing Center became licensed by Medicare to provide nursing care services on 01/07/1978 and accepts Medicare and Medicaid. License #: 105331.

  12. North Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

    13. North Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a long-term care and retirement facility located at 1255 Ne 135th Street that provides nursing services to all Miami-dade county residents. It includes services such as dementia and Alzheimer's care, occupational therapy, social work services and dermatology services. North Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center can provide nursing care services to up to 245 seniors at once who are looking for retirement homes in North Miami, FL. It became licensed on 01/04/1985 with license number 105502.

  13. Vi At Aventura

    14. Vi At Aventura is a Medicare licensed nursing home - license # 106076 - situated in Aventura, Florida, with exact address of 19333 West Country Club Drive in the 33180 zip code area. Vi At Aventura provides amenities such as Alzheimer's care on-site, pain management, podiatry services and more. Vi At Aventura can accommodate up to 40 Miami-dade residents who need 24/7 skilled nursing services.

  14. Arch Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    15. Arch Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid and can fit 98 North Miami residents at its full capacity. Arch Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-licensed retirement facility that was started on 01/04/1971 and includes services such as oncology care, neurological rehabilitation and restorative care and is located at 12505 Ne 16th Ave, North Miami, Florida 33161. Its license number is 105008.

  15. Floridean Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

    16. Up to 90 elderly seniors who need a senior home and live in Miami, FL can choose to stay at Floridean Nursing And Rehabilitation Center to receive nursing home services. Floridean Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is licensed from 04/27/1999, with license # 106007. It includes amenities such as air fluidized bed therapy, respite care and physical therapy and is situated at 47 Nw 32nd Place. Floridean Nursing And Rehabilitation Center provides skilled nursing services to Miami-dade county residents who are looking for a nursing home in Miami.

  16. Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    17. If you are looking for a senior retirement home near you in Miami, you should consider Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, an officially licensed skilled nursing facility that accommodates all Miami-dade county residents and is located at 955 Nw 3rd St. Its license # is 106031. No more than 264 seniors who live in Miami-dade county can reside at Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at a time. Some of the services and amenities offered at Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center include orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery and cardiac recovery.

  17. Pinecrest Rehabilitation Center

    18. Pinecrest Rehabilitation Center received its initial license from Medicare to operate as a retirement home in North Miami, Florida on 01/08/1977 - license #: 105153. Pinecrest Rehabilitation Center can provide long-term care services for up to 100 North Miami and Miami-dade county residents at once and includes speech and physical therapy, lymphedema therapy and medication management.

  18. Coral Reef Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    19. A maximum of 180 Miami-dade county senior citizens can take advantage of skilled nursing offered at Coral Reef Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a retirement home which is located at 9869 Sw 152nd Street inside Miami, FL in the 33157 zip code area. Coral Reef Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid and private payment methods as well and includes amenities such as dental health care, Parkinson's care and osteoporosis management.

  19. St Annes Nursing Center

    20. St Annes Nursing Center is a retirement facility established on 05/22/1987 that provides long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation in Miami, Florida and includes services such as respiratory care, hospice care and pet visitation. Up to 213 elderly seniors who are searching for Miami nursing home care can stay at St Annes Nursing Center at once. It is located at 11855 Quail Roost Drive, Miami, Florida 33177.

  20. Signature Healthcare Of Brookwood Gardens

    21. Signature Healthcare Of Brookwood Gardens was established on 10/03/1987 and it's one of the senior homes in Homestead, FL that you must consider when searching for a retirement facility in Miami-dade county, Florida. Signature Healthcare Of Brookwood Gardens can support Homestead elderly residents with heart disease or who have recently suffered cardiac arrest. Signature Healthcare Of Brookwood Gardens is limited to providing skilled nursing to up to 180 Florida residents at a time and is located at 1990 S Canal Drive in the 33035 zip code area.

  21. Jackson Plaza Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

    22. Jackson Plaza Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a retirement home in Miami, Florida that can provide skilled nursing care and assistance to up to 120 senior citizens. It is located at 1861 Nw 8th Avenue, Miami Florida 33136 zip code and includes services such as a Alzheimer's care unit, security system, cable and transportation to outings. Jackson Plaza Nursing And Rehabilitation Center became licensed by Medicare to provide nursing care services on 01/26/2001 and accepts Medicare and Medicaid. License #: 106034.

  22. North Beach Rehabilitation Center

    23. North Beach Rehabilitation Center is a nursing and retirement facility located at 2201 Ne 170th Street that provides nursing services to all Miami-dade county residents. It includes amenities such as Alzheimer’s care, rehab care, wound care and nutritional therapy. North Beach Rehabilitation Center is equipped to provide nursing care services to no more than 99 seniors at once who are looking for retirement homes in North Miami Beach, FL. It became licensed on 01/06/1982 with license number 105217.

  23. Riviera Health Resort

    24. Riviera Health Resort is a Medicare licensed retirement home - license # 106094 - situated in Coral Gables, Florida, with exact address of 6901 Yumuri Street in the 33156 zip code area. Riviera Health Resort includes amenities such as memory care, sub-acute nursing care, podiatry services and others. Riviera Health Resort can accommodate up to 223 Miami-dade residents who need 24/7 skilled nursing services.

  24. Homestead Manor A Palace Community

    25. Homestead Manor A Palace Community accepts Medicare and Medicaid and can fit 88 Homestead residents at its full capacity. Homestead Manor A Palace Community is a Medicare-licensed retirement facility that was started on 01/11/1986 and includes services such as oncology care, psychological services and restorative care and is located at 1330 Nw 1st Ave, Homestead, Florida 33030. Its license number is 105541.

  25. Harmony Health Center

    26. Up to 203 elderly senior citizens who need a senior home and live in Miami, FL can choose to stay at Harmony Health Center to receive nursing home services. Harmony Health Center is licensed from 03/16/1970, with license # 105227. It includes amenities like wound care, respite care and physical therapy and is situated at 9820 N Kendall Drive. Harmony Health Center provides skilled nursing services to Miami-dade county seniors who are looking for a nursing home in Miami.

  26. Palace At Kendall Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente

    27. If you are looking for a retirement home near you in Miami, you should consider Palace At Kendall Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente, a Medicare licensed skilled nursing facility that accommodates all Miami-dade county residents and is located at 11215 Sw 84th Street. Its license # is 105719. No more than 180 seniors who live in Miami-dade county can reside at Palace At Kendall Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente at a time. Some of the amenities and services provided by Palace At Kendall Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente include orthopedic rehabilitation, pain reduction and podiatry services.

  27. Hialeah Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

    28. Hialeah Nursing And Rehabilitation Center received its initial license from Medicare to operate as a retirement home in Hialeah, Florida on 01/07/1993 - license #: 105803. Hialeah Nursing And Rehabilitation Center can provide long-term care services for up to 276 Hialeah and Miami-dade county residents at once and includes urinary incontinence management, lymphedema therapy and medication management.

  28. Pines Nursing Home

    29. A maximum of 46 Miami-dade county senior citizens can take advantage of skilled nursing offered at Pines Nursing Home, a retirement home which is located at 301 Ne 141 Street inside Miami, FL in the 33161 zip code area. Pines Nursing Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid and private payment methods as well and includes amenities such as dental health care, podiatry care and short-stay rehabilitation.

  29. Krystal Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation

    30. Krystal Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation is a retirement facility established on 01/31/1967 that provides long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation in North Miami Beach, Florida and includes services such as IV therapy, 24/7 medical staff and complex medical care. Up to 143 senior citizens who are looking for North Miami Beach nursing home care can stay at Krystal Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation at once. It is located at 16650 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, Florida 33160.

  30. Riverside Care Center

    31. Riverside Care Center was established on 04/14/1983 and it's one of the senior homes in Miami, FL that you must consider when searching for a retirement facility in Miami-dade county, Florida. Riverside Care Center can support Miami senior citizens with digestive disorders or who have recently suffered a stroke. Riverside Care Center is limited to providing skilled nursing to up to 120 Florida seniors at a time and is located at 899 Nw 4th Street in the 33128 zip code area.

  31. Jackson Memorial Long Term Care Center

    32. Jackson Memorial Long Term Care Center is a retirement home in Miami, Florida that can provide skilled nursing care and assistance to up to 180 senior citizens. It is located at 2500 Nw 22nd Ave, Miami Florida 33142 zip code and includes services such as a Alzheimer's care unit, secured grounds, cable and transportation services. Jackson Memorial Long Term Care Center became licensed by Medicare to provide nursing care services on 01/08/1981 and accepts Medicare and Medicaid. License #: 105392.

  32. Sinai Plaza Nursing & Rehab Center

    33. Sinai Plaza Nursing & Rehab Center is a long-term care and retirement facility located at 201 Ne 112th Street that provides nursing services to all Miami-dade county residents. It includes amenities such as dementia and Alzheimer's care, physical services, wound care and dental services. Sinai Plaza Nursing & Rehab Center is equipped to provide nursing care services to up to 150 seniors at once who are looking for retirement homes in Miami, FL. It became licensed on 02/11/1990 with license number 105711.

  33. South Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

    34. South Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare licensed senior citizen home - license # 105500 - situated in Miami, Florida, with exact address of 17475 S Dixie Hwy in the 33157 zip code area. South Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center provides amenities such as Alzheimer's care on-site, sub-acute nursing care, psychological services and more. South Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center can accommodate up to 180 Miami-dade residents who need 24/7 skilled nursing services.

  34. University Plaza Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

    35. University Plaza Rehabilitation And Nursing Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid and can fit 148 Miami residents at its full capacity. University Plaza Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a Medicare-licensed retirement home that was started on 08/22/2013 and includes services such as oncology care, psychological services and restorative nursing and is located at 724 Nw 19th St, Miami, Florida 33136. Its license number is 106100.

  35. Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center

    36. Up to 106 elderly senior citizens who need a retirement home and live in Miami, FL can choose to stay at Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center to receive nursing home services. Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center is licensed from 01/10/1985, with license # 105511. It includes amenities such as wound care, urinary catheterization and physical therapy and is situated at 8785 Nw 32nd Avenue. Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center provides skilled nursing services to Miami-dade county seniors who are looking for a nursing home in Miami.

  36. Signature Healthcare Center Of Waterford

    37. If you are looking for a retirement home near you in Hialeah Gardens, you should consider Signature Healthcare Center Of Waterford, an officially licensed skilled nursing facility that accommodates all Miami-dade county residents and is located at 8333 W Okeechobee Road. Its license # is 105554. No more than 214 seniors who live in Miami-dade county can reside at Signature Healthcare Center Of Waterford at a time. Some of the amenities and services provided by Signature Healthcare Center Of Waterford include orthopedic rehabilitation, pain reduction and management and pulmonary therapy.

  37. Miami Shores Nursing And Rehab Center

    38. Miami Shores Nursing And Rehab Center received its initial license from Medicare to operate as a retirement home in Miami, Florida on 01/03/1984 - license #: 105449. Miami Shores Nursing And Rehab Center can provide long-term care services for up to 99 Miami and Miami-dade county residents at once and includes speech and physical therapy, lymphedema therapy and respiratory services.

  38. Cross Gardens Care Center

    39. A maximum of 120 Miami-dade county senior citizens can take advantage of skilled nursing offered at Cross Gardens Care Center, a retirement home which is located at 190 Ne 191st Street inside Miami, FL in the 33161 zip code area. Cross Gardens Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid and private payment methods as well and includes amenities such as dental services, podiatry services and osteoporosis management.

  39. Palmetto Care Center

    40. Palmetto Care Center is a retirement facility started on 02/09/1987 that provides long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation in Hialeah, Florida and includes services such as IV therapy, hospice care and bariatric services. Up to 90 senior citizens who are looking for Hialeah nursing home care can stay at Palmetto Care Center at a time. It is located at 6750 West 22nd Court, Hialeah, Florida 33016.

  40. Villa Maria West Skilled Nursing Facility

    41. Villa Maria West Skilled Nursing Facility was established on 09/02/2009 and it's one of the senior homes in Hialeah Gardens, FL that you must evaluate when looking for a retirement facility in Miami-dade county, Florida. Villa Maria West Skilled Nursing Facility can support Hialeah Gardens senior citizens with heart disease or who have recently suffered a stroke. Villa Maria West Skilled Nursing Facility is limited to providing skilled nursing to up to 27 Florida senior citizens at a time and is located at 8850 Nw 122 St in the 33018 zip code area.

  41. Golden Glades Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

    42. Golden Glades Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a retirement home in Miami, Florida that can provide skilled nursing care and assistance to up to 180 senior citizens. It is located at 220 Sierra Drive, Miami Florida 33179 zip code and includes amenities and services such as a dementia care unit, 24-hour security, cable TV and transportation services. Golden Glades Nursing And Rehabilitation Center became licensed by Medicare to provide nursing care services on 06/09/1984 and accepts Medicare and Medicaid. License #: 105469.

  42. Unity Health And Rehabilitation Center

    43. Unity Health And Rehabilitation Center is a long-term care and retirement facility located at 1404 Nw 22nd Street that provides nursing services to all Miami-dade county residents. It includes services such as dementia and Alzheimer's care, physical rehabilitation, wound care and dental services. Unity Health And Rehabilitation Center can provide nursing care services to no more than 294 older adults at once who are looking for retirement homes in Miami, FL. It became licensed on 01/10/1985 with license number 105510.

  43. Regents Park At Aventura

    44. Regents Park At Aventura is a Medicare licensed retirement home - license # 105596 - situated in Aventura, Florida, with exact address of 18905 Ne 25th Ave in the 33180 zip code area. Regents Park At Aventura provides amenities such as dementia care, sub-acute nursing care, podiatry services and more. Regents Park At Aventura can accommodate up to 180 Miami-dade residents who need 24/7 skilled nursing services.

  44. South Pointe Plaza Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent

    45. South Pointe Plaza Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent accepts Medicare and Medicaid and can fit 230 Miami Beach residents at its full capacity. South Pointe Plaza Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent is a Medicare-licensed retirement home that was established on 03/24/1970 and includes services such as oncology care, neurological rehabilitation and restorative nursing and is located at 42 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. Its license number is 105229.

  45. East Ridge Retirement Village

    46. Up to 74 elderly seniors who need a retirement home and live in Cutler Bay, FL can choose to stay at East Ridge Retirement Village to receive nursing home services. East Ridge Retirement Village is licensed from 01/08/1985, with license # 105508. It includes amenities such as wound care, pain management and Alzheimer's care and is situated at 19225 Sw 87th Ave. East Ridge Retirement Village provides skilled nursing services to Miami-dade county residents who are looking for a nursing home in Cutler Bay.

  46. Fountain Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center

    47. If you are looking for a senior retirement home near you in North Miami, you should consider Fountain Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center, an officially licensed skilled nursing facility that accommodates all Miami-dade county residents and is located at 390 Ne 135th St. Its license # is 105172. No more than 139 seniors who live in Miami-dade county can reside at Fountain Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center at a time. Some of the amenities and services offered at Fountain Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center include restorative care, pain reduction and management and podiatry services.

  47. Hampton Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

    48. Hampton Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center received its initial license from Medicare to operate as a retirement home in North Miami Beach, Florida on 03/01/1991 - license #: 105715. Hampton Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center can provide long-term care services for up to 120 North Miami Beach and Miami-dade county residents at once and includes speech and physical therapy, disease management and respiratory services.

  48. Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center

    49. A maximum of 163 Miami-dade county senior citizens can take advantage of skilled nursing offered at Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center, a retirement home which is located at 19590 Old Cutler Road inside Cutler Bay, FL in the 33157 zip code area. Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid and private payment methods as well and includes amenities such as dental services, podiatry services and outpatient therapies.

  49. Claridge House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    50. Claridge House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a retirement facility started on 08/22/1985 that provides long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation in North Miami, Florida and includes services such as IV therapy, hospice care and complex medical care. Up to 240 seniors who are searching for North Miami nursing home care can stay at Claridge House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at once. It is located at 13900 Ne 3rd Court, North Miami, Florida 33161.

  50. Palm Garden Of Aventura

    51. Palm Garden Of Aventura was established on 07/13/1988 and it's one of the senior homes in North Miami Beach, FL that families need to look into when searching for a retirement facility in Miami-dade county, Florida. Palm Garden Of Aventura can support North Miami Beach residents with digestive disorders or who have recently suffered a stroke. Palm Garden Of Aventura is limited to providing skilled nursing to up to 120 Florida seniors at a time and is located at 21251 E Dixie Highway in the 33180 zip code area.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nursing Homes in Miami-Dade County, FL

Does Medicaid cover nursing home stays in Miami-Dade County, FL, and if so, what are the requirements?

Yes, Medicaid may cover nursing home stays in Miami-Dade County, FL for eligible individuals. Medicaid provides financial assistance for long-term care in a nursing home for those who meet specific eligibility requirements. To qualify, individuals must meet both financial and medical criteria. Financially, applicants must have income and assets below certain limits for Florida residents. This typically involves a detailed review of income sources, savings, and other assets, and may require spending down assets to meet eligibility thresholds. Medically, applicants must demonstrate a need for long-term care, often verified through a medical assessment conducted by the nursing home or a Medicaid-approved assessor. Medicaid can cover most of the costs associated with nursing home care, including room and board, personal care services, and medical care, but may have co-payments or cost-sharing requirements based on income levels. It is advisable to contact a Medicaid specialist for assistance with the application process, understanding eligibility requirements, and ensuring that all necessary documentation is provided to secure coverage.

Does Medicare cover nursing home stays in Miami-Dade County, FL, and what are the conditions for coverage?

Medicare provides coverage for nursing home stays in Miami-Dade County, FL under specific conditions, primarily for short-term stays rather than long-term care. Medicare Part A may cover up to 100 days of skilled nursing facility care in Florida per benefit period if the following conditions are met: the patient must have had a qualifying hospital stay of at least three days immediately prior to admission, and the care received in the nursing home must be for a condition related to the hospital stay and require skilled nursing or therapy services. Medicare will cover the full cost for the first 20 days, and for days 21 through 100, there is a daily co-payment. Beyond 100 days, Medicare does not provide coverage for nursing home care, and patients are responsible for the full cost. It is important to review the specifics of Medicare coverage and the criteria for skilled nursing care to understand the benefits and limitations. For detailed information and assistance with coverage issues, contact Medicare directly or visit the Medicare.gov website.

What is the process for transitioning a loved one into a nursing home in Miami-Dade County, FL?

Transitioning a loved one into one of the nursing homes in Miami-Dade County, FL involves several important steps to ensure a smooth adjustment for both the individual and their family. Begin by researching and selecting a nursing home that meets your loved one's care needs and preferences. Once a facility is chosen, schedule a visit to discuss the admission process and requirements with the administration. The next step is to complete the necessary paperwork, which may include medical records, insurance information, and personal identification. Arrange for a pre-admission assessment, where the facility's healthcare professionals will evaluate your loved one’s needs and create a care plan. Prepare your loved one for the move by involving them in decisions about their new living space and reassuring them about the transition. On the day of the move, ensure that all personal belongings are packed and labeled. After admission, stay involved in their care by maintaining regular communication with the nursing home staff and visiting frequently to provide emotional support and monitor their adjustment.

What are the differences between a skilled nursing facility and an assisted living facility in Miami-Dade County, FL?

In Miami-Dade County, FL, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities cater to different levels of care needs, and understanding their differences is important for selecting the appropriate type of care. Skilled nursing facilities, also known as nursing homes, provide 24-hour medical care and are equipped to handle complex medical conditions, including post-surgical recovery and chronic illnesses. They have licensed nurses and medical professionals on staff who offer comprehensive care, including medication management, physical therapy, and rehabilitation services. Assisted living facilities, on the other hand, are designed for individuals who require help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation but do not need intensive medical care. These facilities offer a supportive environment with personal care services, housekeeping, and social activities, but they typically do not provide the level of medical supervision found in skilled nursing facilities. Choosing between these options depends on the individual's care needs and level of independence.

What should I look for during a tour of a nursing home in Florida?

During a tour of nursing homes in Florida, several key factors should be observed to ensure the facility meets your expectations and needs. Start by assessing the overall cleanliness and hygiene of the facility, including common areas and resident rooms. Check for any unpleasant odors and ensure that the environment is well-maintained. Observe the staff's interactions with residents; they should be respectful, attentive, and professional. Evaluate the quality and variety of activities and social programs available, as these contribute to residents' well-being and engagement. Inquire about the staff-to-resident ratio to ensure adequate attention and care. Review the safety measures in place, such as handrails, non-slip floors, and emergency protocols. Discuss the facility's approach to healthcare services, including medication management, medical care, and access to specialists. Lastly, ask about family involvement and communication practices, as a good facility should encourage and facilitate family participation in care planning and updates.

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