ALF Family Care II in Miami, FL

ALF Family Care II is an assisted living community in Miami, FL.

Information last verified:

13480 South West 89Th Ter, Miami, FL 33186

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

5 from 2 reviews

Overall Review of ALF Family Care II

Pros

  • pro The facility provides excellent care for the elderly.
  • pro Meiby and her staff are welcoming, sweet, and caring to residents and their families.
  • pro The setting feels like a family home when visitors arrive.
  • pro The home is consistently clean and well maintained.
  • pro There is peace of mind knowing a loved one is being well cared for.
  • pro It offers home-cooked meals and a family-like service.
  • pro It comes highly recommended for anyone seeking an assisted living facility (ALF).

Review

ALF Family Care II in Miami, FL is best suited for seniors who want a warm, home-like environment with intensely personalized attention. The setting operates like a family home, with the owner and staff presenting as a tight-knit team focused on the resident rather than the clock. For a senior who values consistent one-on-one interactions, familiarity, and homestyle meals, this option delivers a compelling alignment. The facility is kept clean and well maintained, reinforcing a sense of safety and routine. Families seeking a less impersonal alternative to a large assisted living campus will find the atmosphere and service level deeply reassuring.

Those with higher medical needs or dementia-specific requirements should consider alternatives. If 24/7 skilled nursing oversight, inpatient rehab, or memory care programming with structured daily schedules is essential, a bigger campus with formal teams may be preferable. Families looking for a robust social calendar, on-site therapies, or a wider range of amenities might also favor a larger community. If rapid escalation of care or access to multiple specialty clinics is anticipated, the intimate ALF model may feel restrictive. In short, this option fits best when care is personal, not procedural.

From the available feedback, the strongest advantages are the human touch and the homelike vibe. Meiby, the owner, and her staff are described as welcoming, sweet, and genuinely caring, consistently attentive to both resident and family needs. The home-like service translates into a predictable, reassuring rhythm: familiar routines, meals prepared in-house, and a tidy, well-kept environment that reduces anxiety for families. The sense of peace of mind comes from seeing a loved one treated with warmth and respect in a small setting where every detail feels under thoughtful supervision.

That personal approach can offset potential gaps in formal service breadth. In a small facility, residents benefit from quicker response times, more individualized monitoring, and stronger relationships with caregivers, which mitigates the risk of isolation or miscommunication. The family-like atmosphere tends to translate into greater transparency for relatives, who can visit and observe care easily. Home-cooked meals add nutritional comfort and consistency, often preferable to cafeteria-style options. In essence, the very strengths, personal access, continuity, and trust, make up for what a larger, more clinical operation might deliver only in parts.

Nevertheless, the smaller, intimate model carries trade-offs. The care model may rely more on family involvement and may not offer the same level of on-site medical oversight, rehabilitation options, or dementia-specific programming that a larger ALF or dedicated memory-care community provides. Residents may encounter fewer specialized services, fewer staff per day, and less variety in structured activities. Those expecting aggressive care planning, frequent therapy, or deep clinical support should have plans in place for escalation or transition if needs escalate. The key is to align expectations with the facility’s capacity.

Bottom line: ALF Family Care II is a strong fit for families who want a genuine home atmosphere with hands-on, compassionate care. It shines when personal attention, clean surroundings, and home-cooked meals matter most. It is less suitable for seniors requiring high levels of skilled nursing, memory-care programming, or a broad array of clinical services. The decision should hinge on the resident’s current needs and near-term trajectory. Where warmth and family-like engagement are the priority, this Miami ALF delivers with credibility and consistent quality; when clinical intensity or dementia-specific services are non-negotiable, exploring alternatives is prudent to avoid compromising care.

Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Miami International (11 miles away) Miami International (11 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

ALF Family Care II in Miami, FL is a warm and inviting assisted living community that offers top-notch care for seniors in need of various levels of assistance. Our dedicated staff provides personalized attention and supports residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and transfers. We also coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.

Our community boasts a range of amenities to enhance the comfort and convenience of our residents. Our fully furnished accommodations create a cozy living environment, while our dining room offers delicious meals prepared with special dietary restrictions in mind. Household chores are taken care of through our housekeeping services.

For recreation and relaxation, residents can enjoy our beautiful outdoor space and garden. Scheduled daily activities provide opportunities for social engagement and mental stimulation. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet ensures that residents can stay connected with loved ones near or far. Additionally, we provide move-in coordination services to ease the transition into our community.

Transportation is available for medical appointments as well as visits to nearby cafes, parks, pharmacies, restaurants, physicians' offices, and places of worship. This allows our residents to remain active participants in their communities.

At ALF Family Care II, we prioritize the well-being and happiness of every resident by providing high-quality care and an enriching lifestyle.

Nearby Places of Interest

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.1 miles)
  • Moulin Rose Cake & Bakery Shop (4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.8 miles)
  • Nespresso Boutique at Macy's (6.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Navarro Discount Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill (0.8 miles)
  • El Rinconcito Latino (0.8 miles)
  • IHOP (0.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.3 miles)
  • La Carreta (1.8 miles)
  • The Palms at Town & Country (1.8 miles)
  • Burger King (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Hammocks Park (1.4 miles)
  • Kendall Hammocks Park (1.7 miles)
  • Westwind Lakes Park (2.1 miles)
  • Millers Pond Park (2.6 miles)
  • Kendall Indian Hammocks County Park (2.7 miles)
  • Southern Estates Park (4.1 miles)
  • Chuck Pezoldt Park (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • King Jesus Ministry (3.4 miles)
  • Bible Truth Chapel (4.1 miles)
  • St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (6.5 miles)
  • St Louis Catholic Church (6.6 miles)

Physicians

  • UM Sylvester/Physicians at Kendall (4 miles)
  • Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute (4.7 miles)
  • Valdes Rafael DDS (5.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Jackson South Medical Center (5.7 miles)
  • Jackson South Community Hospital (5.7 miles)

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