Buena Vista Health Care II, Corp.
7968 W 14th Court, Hialeah, FL, 33014
"Buena Vista Health Care I in Miami Gardens, Florida is a licensed elder care facility providing assisted living services to seniors needing ..."
READ MOREThe southern tip of Florida has long been a Mecca for seniors and retirees looking for sunny weather, a seaside location and convenient amenities. Hialeah, the sixth-largest city in the state, is a vibrant part of the Miami metropolitan region. Its total population is 220,490, 20.7% of whom are 65 and older.
Besides the tropical weather and excellent health care facilities, Hialeah has abundant resources for seniors who require assisted living. Generally delivered in a residential setting, assisted living offers seniors nursing support, prepared meals and other services as needed. Designed for seniors who can’t or don’t want to live independently, assisted living costs can vary from facility to facility depending on location. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, in Hialeah, the monthly average cost of assisted living is $4,385, which is under the national average of $4,500 but just over the state average of $4,000.
This guide covers information that may inform the decisions seniors and families make about assisted living care in Hialeah, Florida. It includes comparative costs relative to other regions, payment options and free, easy-to-access resources to state and local organizations dedicated to helping seniors live their best lives.
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7968 W 14th Court, Hialeah, FL, 33014
"Buena Vista Health Care I in Miami Gardens, Florida is a licensed elder care facility providing assisted living services to seniors needing ..."
READ MORE3880 S. Circle Dr, Hollywood, FL, 33021
4.0
(42 reviews)
"I went to tour Presidential Place. The apartment looked very nice. For the smaller time frame, they supply everything, but if it's over 30 days, they don't. They had everything. Of the two places I visited, Presidential Place spent the most time on t..."
READ MORE5100 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hollywood, FL, 33023
4.3
(33 reviews)
"The Peninsula Assisted Living & Memory Care was great and I loved it. My sister loved it, too. It was clean, and I liked the layout of the facility. The staff was very friendly. Fedora, the sales coordinator, was very, very nice. They had 2 broken el..."
READ MORE2777 NE 183rd ST, Aventura, FL, 33160
4.4
(29 reviews)
"My father-in-law is now a resident of Sterling Aventura. We chose this place for him because the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable, and we just had a good feeling as soon as we walked in. It seems like everybody's been working there for a lon..."
READ MORE1 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
4.1
(20 reviews)
"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 apartment looked nice. It would be a very good option f..."
READ MORE19333 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL, 33180
"We went to see our sister in FL; she's at the Vi at Aventura. That was a Hollywood set. I thought to myself that if I had any money, that's where I would go. She has an apartment with a porch. It's unbelievable, just beautiful. She's independent, but..."
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1864 Northwest 175th Street, Miami Lakes, FL, 33056
"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..."
READ MORE435 NE 34th St., Miami, FL, 33137
4.8
(8 reviews)
"My friend was at the Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence. It was a very caring community, and it was very small. It's an old, vintage home. It's very large. They converted the rooms into guest rooms for the residents. They have a big community roo..."
READ MORE915 NW 175th Street, Miami Gardens, FL, 33169
4.8
(4 reviews)
"Miami Gardens Manor was very nice. Right now, it's a top consideration. It's very clean and very nice. It's a more intimate home feeling because it is like a home that's converted. I was told that the food (although I didn't taste it) was all prepa..."
READ MORE5890 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL, 33144
4.4
(8 reviews)
"My mother has been in The Pointe of North Gables for a month now. I like the round-the-clock care. The administrators are very competent and helpful. The amenities are good. My mother's room is clean, fairly spacious, and well-lit. For activities, th..."
READ MORE15520 NW 2nd Avenue, North Miami, FL, 33169
4.3
(11 reviews)
"Courtyard Plaza was great. I spoke with the woman that was assigned to me, and everything was fine. There wasn't anything that I didn't like about it. There was no negative. They had a room where I had the choice of one person or two depending on wha..."
READ MORE5726-28 Lincoln Street, Hollywood, FL, 33021
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We went to look at All Dunn Assisted Living. The appearance was inviting. It was actually like being in your own home. The room was great and wonderful, because it was more for her to see where she was going to be. The staff member who assisted me wa..."
READ MORE3833 SW 33rd Street, Hollywood, FL, 33023
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This place is great all the way around! Its family owned so they have a family style approach to the way they run things there. It was great because my mother was able to quickly adapt to the place without feeling homesick at all which was huge for h..."
READ MORE19840 NE 26th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33180
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father has been at Prestige for almost 4 months and I feel very fortunate that he is there. Roman the owner and his staff are excellent. The home is clean, safe and quite pleasant. The bedrooms and living areas are nice. The other residents are ca..."
READ MORE604 Nw 62Nd Ave, Hollywood, FL, 33024
"The staff at Avalon Park Retirement Residence was very friendly and they were very helpful. I also had a chance to look at the different units and they were clean. The folks that I ran into were very nice so it would appear that I would very much con..."
READ MORE1540 S.W. 7th Street, Miami, FL, 33135
3.0
(2 reviews)
"El Paraiso Home, Inc. was very old. It's very close to town so it was very congested with the traffic outside. I've seen their residents and they looked older than the other places I visited. They had probably three or four people in the common areas..."
READ MORE9024 NW 148 Street, Miami Lakes, FL, 33018
"Carolinas Care Center is an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are an apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providi..."
READ MORE4111 Salzedo St, Coral Gables, FL, 33146
"OPENING SPRING 2023 Belmont Village brings more than two decades of experience to its peerless Independent Living, Assisted Living and awar..."
READ MORE10120 SW City Center Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33025
"Join our Founders Club and experience all of the benefits of membership including pre-opening prices, $1500 savings on the community fee, fi..."
READ MORE7400 SW 88th Street, Miami, FL, 33156
4.9
(11 reviews)
"I visited Mirabelle and I like the cleanliness and the friendliness of the staff. It was spacious for a one-bedroom apartment and they do have availability. They had a bistro bar area where you could order food as well...."
READ MOREAll assisted living facilities in the state of Florida are regulated, licensed and inspected by The Agency for Health Care Administration, Bureau of Health Facility Regulation. Additionally, the Florida State Department of Elder Affairs coordinates programs and services for seniors across the state of Florida, distributing information about long-term care resources through its 11 Area Agencies on Aging.
The average cost of assisted living care in Hialeah, FL, is $4,385 per month. This is more than the Florida state average of $4,000 but below the national average of $4,500.
Assisted living in the state of Florida generally costs less than the national monthly average of $4,500. Towards the center of the state, in Orlando, costs are lower than Hialeah at $4,000 per month. Across the state on the Gulf of Mexico side in Tampa, they’re lower still at $3,350.  Towards the north end of the state, in Jacksonville and Tallahassee, average monthly costs are somewhat higher at $4,660 and $4,650, respectively.
Hialeah
$4,385
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Tampa
$3,350
Orlando
$4,000
Jacksonville
$4,660
Tallahassee
$4,650
Assisted living care in Hialeah costs on average $4,385 per month and offers medical and personal services available as needed in communities and homes. Meal service is standard, but amenities and room appointments vary from facility to facility. It costs about the same as home health care, which for an average of $4,385 monthly provides some medical assistance and support in the senior’s own home. In-home care provides help with meal preparation and personal care and costs an average of $4,195 per month. The most expensive type of senior care is nursing home care at an average of $9,019 per month in a semiprivate room, while the least expensive type of care is adult day health care at $1,517 per month.
Assisted Living Facility
$4,385
In-Home Care
$4,195
Home Health Care
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$9,019
Florida provides two state programs to help eligible seniors with the cost of services at assisted living facilities: Medicaid Long-Term Care and Assistive Care Services. The state also offers optional state supplementation (OSS) for residents who receive social security income.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.
The state of Florida and the greater Miami area, which includes Hialeah, have a number of agencies and organizations dedicated to improving the lives of seniors. Some of the resources listed here can also provide referrals to more specialized programs and services.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
South Florida Seniors in Action | (786)526-8163 | An advocacy group for Florida seniors, the SFSA organizes group events that address social isolation and emphasize health and well-being for this vulnerable demographic. It also runs immigration clinics for U.S. citizenship and computer courses that are free and open to greater Miami area residents. |
211 Miami | 211 | A free information service for the greater Miami area, including Hialeah, this helpline provides 24/7 crisis intervention, referrals to local services, programs for area seniors and their caregivers and more. |
Miami-Dade County Veterans Services Program | (305)756-2830 | The Veteran Services Program assists local senior veterans and their families with benefits applications, claims and appeals to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and referrals to a wide range of services and programs. |
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (888)831-0404 | Dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Florida long-term care residents, the ombudsman's office is a free-of-charge advocate for seniors. Anyone can approach the office to file a complaint about a long-term care facility or access a list of other resources to assist. |
Alliance for Aging | (305)670-6500 | The Florida chapter of the AA connects seniors to services for recreation, adult day care, meals and nutrition education, personal care, legal help, local transportation and more. Sponsored by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, this service also runs a 24/7 seniors helpline. |
Florida Life Care Residents Association (FLiCRA) | (850)906-9314 | Based in Tallahassee, the Florida Life Care Residents Association is a state-wide nonprofit association of residents living in retirement care communities. Together, they advocate for improved conditions in assisted living facilities and share information. |
Florida Elder Law | (888)895-7873 | An online resource for Florida seniors, their caregivers and families, this specialized service provides free legal counsel on abuse issues, care home visitation rights, legal advocacy and referrals to other legal and paralegal resources. |
Hialeah 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.
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