Hialeah is a relatively safe city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with access to quality medical facilities, including Hialeah Hospital and Palmetto General Hospital. The city’s growing community of seniors aged 65 and older represents over a fifth of its 233,339 residents.
Nursing homes offer an array of personal care and medical services to residents who don’t need to be in a hospital, but still require constant supervision. Services include skilled nursing, a high staff-to-resident ratio and help with daily living tasks. These facilities can also provide occupational, physical and speech therapy when required. In Hialeah, the average monthly cost for a nursing home is $9,095, per the Genworth Cost of Care 2020 Survey. Because these institutions offer high care levels, they are also the most expensive. Other more budget-friendly options for senior care in Hialeah include home care providers and assisted living communities.
On this page, we look at the costs for nursing homes in Hialeah compared with other areas in the state and other types of care. We’ve also put together a list of resources that can help seniors who are residing in a facility or considering transitioning to one.
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190 W 28th St, Hialeah, FL, 33010
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I am very happy with Hialeah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They have 24-hour service, and they attend to my father very well. They have all kinds of therapy, and they also have activities like bingo and domino. The staff is very good and very re..."
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5300 W 16th Ave, Hialeah, FL, 33012
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Susanna Wesley is in the area where I live. Across the street is a big library and a park in front. It was very clean, the food was very good, and they had a weekly mass there. Dining was cafeteria style with two meal options: breakfast and supper, o..."
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5725 Northwest 186th Street, Hialeah, FL, 33015
2.8
(4 reviews)
"I went to Heartland and it all looked first class to me. I ate there and they serve great food. The place was clean and the rooms looked inviting. The interaction I had with the staff was positive. They were very nice. ..."
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5725 NW 186th Street, Hialeah, FL, 33015
2.3
(3 reviews)
"My mom is at Nspire Healthcare - Miami Lakes. She is in rehab. It has been good up to now. She is fine, she is content, and she is being well taken care of. The therapy is going well. She is doing a lot stronger now than when she went in, so she's co..."
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19333 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL, 33180
"The Vi was great; my mother in law stayed here and just passed away last week. I thought the rooms were nice -- a little small -- but it was definitely more of a high end rehab facility. The staff seemed somewhat attentive and polite when I called an..."
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3600 Washington Street, Hollywood, FL, 33021
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My sister-in-law did rehab at Memorial Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial Regional Hospital South. She wasn't happy with it, but we were. She's picky, but I thought they did a great job. They had updated facilities. She learned to walk up and down ..."
READ MORE5200 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33137
3.8
(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 MORE1050 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL, 33161
4.3
(10 reviews)
"Since arriving at villa Maria my experience has impressed me very much. The entire workforce provides some of the best service any patient won’t hesitate to spread word of the days spent at villa Maria was wonderful and unforgettable . The facilities..."
READ MORE47 NW 32nd Pl, Miami, FL, 33125
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Floridean Nursing Home was very convenient for my sister and for me. I visited the place, it looked OK, and it is close to where I live. It looked very clean. The people looked like they're well cared for. I had an opportunity to see and talk to some..."
READ MORE6901 Yumuri Street, Miami, FL, 33156
4.0
(10 reviews)
"My mom is now at Riviera Health Resort. She has been there for a month now. It's an excellent place. After searching over 10 of them, I realized that's the one. It's the cleanliness, the courtesy, and the presentation of the place. What I like the be..."
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800 NW 95th St, Miami, FL, 33150
4.3
(6 reviews)
"My mom is at Franco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and she's happy there. It's a decent place. They can accommodate her to go out and get her dialysis three times a week. They have a doctor on staff, some RNs, LPNs, and nurses aides, and they have..."
READ MORE8401 West Cypress Drive , Pembroke Pines, FL, 33025
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Alexander Nininger is very nice. I would love to send people to them because in trying to find a place everyone wanted all the social security money in addition to more money like 500 to $1000. This place allows dad to keep a $105 from his social sec..."
READ MORE7060 SW 8th St, Miami, FL, 33144
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Home like environment, beautiful little place...."
READ MORE18905 NE 25th Avenue, Aventura, FL, 33180
3.5
(13 reviews)
"My mom is a resident in this facility and my dad was until he passed a couple of years ago. I visited many nursing homes before we decided on Regents and hands down since they became residents I have NEVER had any regrets. When COVID came upon this..."
READ MORE777 South Douglas Road , Pembroke Pines, FL, 33025
"My grandmother who recently stayed there said she was really happy with the staff and the services provided by memorial manor; especially the physical therapy staff. It was great to know my grandmother was comfortable and happy through her challengi..."
READ MORE899 NW 4th St, Miami, FL, 33128
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Riverside Care Center is very good so far and I have no complaints. It looks good, and they take good care of people. They have a bunch of activities, but my mother is secluded to the bed. The food is excellent. My mother is with two more people in t..."
READ MORE4200 Washington Street , Hollywood, FL, 33021
2.9
(17 reviews)
"My Brother, Mark is currently at Hillcrest and this is the 4th facility he has been in since April 12, 2023. So many reviews have been negative so I am taking the time to post a very positive review that Hillcrest deserves. I am giving them a 5 sta..."
READ MORE2201 NE 170th St, North Miami Beach, FL, 33160
4.0
(4 reviews)
"The only way you can get to North Beach Health is if you get transferred unfortunately from a hospital for rehabilitation. It’s called a nursing care and rehab center and all they give me is assisted home care. They also have long term facilities the..."
READ MORE7600 SW 8th St, Miami, FL, 33144
4.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother was at Palmetto Subacute Care Center for rehab for a month and a half, and it was very good. We were very happy and very pleased with the staff and all the help. They were very good. The food was very good. There's a variety that's tasty an..."
READ MORESeniors in Hialeah pay, on average each month, $9,095 for a semiprivate room and $10,418 for a private room in a nursing home.
Skilled nursing facilities in Hialeah cost $426 above the state median and are $1,339 higher than the corresponding U.S. average. Hialeah is more costly for nursing homes than other nearby coastal cities such as Port St. Lucie ($8,341) and Cape Coral ($8,730). In the inland area of Sebring, the average monthly cost of $7,452 is significantly lower than in Hialeah. However, on the Gulf of Mexico, the cost for a nursing home in Naples soars to $10,391, which is well above Hialeah.
Hialeah
$9,095
Florida
$8,669
United States
$7,756
Port St. Lucie
$8,341
Naples
$10,391
Cape Coral
$8,730
Sebring
$7,452
Placing a senior loved one in a nursing home can be a tough choice to make. Other less intensive forms of senior care available in Hialeah include adult day health care at a median price of $1,300 per month. Homemaker and home health aide services cost, on average, $3,623 and $3,813, respectively. Assisted living facilities provide residential care for an average of $3,500 per month.
Home care
$3,623
Home health care
$3,813
Adult day health care
$1,300
Assisted living
$3,500
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,095
Nursing home (private room)
$10,418
Note: Data for Hialeah was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Miami, was used instead
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
There are many agencies offering free assistance services to frail seniors in Hialeah. Some are aimed at seniors who live in nursing homes while others can help seniors delay moving into one.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| The Elder Helpline | (866) 413-5337 | This helpline acts as the first point of contact between seniors and the Area Agency on Aging of South Florida. Older adults aged 60 and over can get information on programs offered by the AAA and other public benefits and find out if they are eligible. Additionally, the helpline can act as a referral service to other nearby agencies. |
| Elderly Care Planning | (786) 469-4851 | The Elderly Care Planning program is managed by Miami-Dade County and is aimed at helping seniors living alone delay the need to move into a nursing home. Eligible older adults can benefit from crisis intervention, assessment and a care plan to ensure their needs are met. |
| Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (850) 414-2323 | As a statewide and volunteer-based program, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates on behalf of residents of facilities such as nursing homes. Seniors and family members can contact the ombudsman with any complaints they have about specific facilities. Ombudsman volunteers also make regular visits to nursing homes to ensure they meet state standards of care. |
| Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders | (800) 963-5337 | SHINE is a Florida program provided by the state’s Department of Elder Affairs in partnership with local Area Agencies on Aging. Volunteer counselors are there to help seniors make informed decisions about their health insurance. Seniors can contact SHINE for free advice on issues such as Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance options. |
| Meals on Wheels South Florida | (954) 731-8770 | Meals on Wheels serves homebound older adults aged 60 and over. Seniors can receive free or low-cost daily meals and emergency non-perishable items. Additionally, Meals on Wheels offer a range of services including medically tailored meals, friendly visitor programs and can also provide pet food. |
Nursing Homes
ReviewerRD#070421x
3
Review of Elevate Care Terrace of Hialeah
The only mark against Hialeah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is that it is too far from where we live, but the facility looks more than acceptable. I have only had one staff interaction, and that...
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Silvia
5
Review of Susanna Wesley Health Center
Susanna Wesley is in the area where I live. Across the street is a big library and a park in front. It was very clean, the food was very good, and they had a weekly mass there. Dining was cafeteria...
Nursing Homes
Anonymous105990150
5
Review of Elevate Care Terrace of Hialeah
I am very happy with Hialeah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They have 24-hour service, and they attend to my father very well. They have all kinds of therapy, and they also have activities like...
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