Miami Comfort Cove Inc
3511 Nw 11 Court, Miami, FL, 33127
Nestled on the Florida coast, next to the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve, Coral Gables is part of the greater Miami area. It's home to just over 49,000 people, of whom 19.3% are 65 or over. The sunny city is rated one of the best in the county for retirees due to its low violent crime rate and walkability. In addition to its award-winning local hospital, the city is within close range of the University of Miami, which has a specialized geriatric health care system.Â
Coral Gables also has a broad selection of assisted living communities to match the needs of every senior. In these homes, residents can get help with daily tasks such as meal preparation, personal care, chores and mobility. There's also a variety of activities and amenities available to provide a vibrant lifestyle. In Coral Gables, this type of care costs $4,385 per month, which is less than the national average cost but more than Florida's median.Â
This guide covers the pros and cons of retiring in Coral Gables, the cost of assisted living and other types of senior care and some low-cost resources in the area for older adults.Â
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In Coral Gables and the rest of the state, assisted living communities are governed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This body is responsible for ensuring that senior care homes comply with state laws regarding cleanliness and quality of care.
In Coral Gables, assisted living costs an average of $4,385 per month, although actual prices vary by location.
Assisted living in Coral Gables costs a little more than the Florida average of $4,000 but is less expensive than the national average of $4,500. Seniors in Naples pay 18.8% per month more for assisted living than those in Coral Gables. Port St. Lucie, however, is more affordable, at $3,763. Tampa offers even more savings, averaging $3,350 per month. In the state capital of Tallahassee, assisted living is more expensive, coming to a monthly average of $4,650.Â
Coral Gables
$4,385
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Naples
$5,300
Port St. Lucie
$3,763
Tampa
$3,350
Tallahassee
$4,650
Seniors looking for a more affordable care option may consider in-home care, which comes to about 4.4% less than assisted living. Home health care, however, costs about the same as assisted living, at $4,385. At $1,517 per month, adult day care is the city's most affordable senior care option. Nursing homes offer the most intensive type of care at the highest cost. In Coral Gables, this comes to $9,019 per month for a semi private room. A private room costs even more, averaging $10,904.Â
In-Home Care
$4,195
Home Health Care
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$4,385
Nursing Home Facility (semi private room)
$9,019
Note: Data for Coral Gables was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Miami, was used instead.
Florida's Assistive Care Services and Medicaid Long-Term Care programs help low-income seniors with the cost of services at assisted living facilities. Although room and board aren't covered, the MLTC plan does negotiate those fees on behalf of participants.Â
The state also provides optional state supplementation to seniors receiving Federal SSI benefits and allows families to supplement room and board costs without impacting Medicaid eligibility or benefits.Â
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.
Coral Gables and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Coral Gables, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Coral Gables Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
SG
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Review of The Palace at Coral Gables
My husband is at The Palace at Coral Gables. He hasn't had a problem, but the other residents are cliquish so it's hard for him to make friends there. He wanted to play poker, but it's hard to get...
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john307371
3
Review of The Palace at Coral Gables
The Palace was nice and upscale. When we went in, a couple of people were sitting around, and it turned me off. It did not appeal to me. They had classes, a pool, and a gym. It had a nice, big...
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Paul703305
5
Review of The Palace at Coral Gables
My parents were in the waiting list at The Palace. Everybody was terrific; that's why my parents would be good there. The place was beautiful and clean. The staff was very nice and friendly. The...