ALF Family Solution in Miami, FL

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

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7235 South Water Way Drive, Miami, FL 33155

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

4.4 from 85 reviews
5 stars
71
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
12

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Overall Review of ALF Family Solution

common 52 reviews mention this

Supportive staff and communication

Residents describe staff who are consistently supportive and responsive.

Across the reviews, families repeatedly describe office staff and therapists as helpful, supportive, and easy to work with. Many mention clear communication during onboarding and ongoing sessions, along with answers to questions and practical guidance for their situation. A number of reviewers also point to professionalism and a sense of genuine care from the team.

common 24 reviews mention this

Onboarding and training feel organized

Many families describe onboarding and training as smooth and well-structured.

Several reviewers focus on onboarding as smooth, steady, and well-organized, with staff guiding them through paperwork and next steps. Multiple reviews mention training being easy to follow, practical, and delivered in a way that encourages questions. Reviewers also describe a welcoming orientation that helps them feel ready to start.

differentiator 24 reviews mention this

Children build progress under care

Multiple reviews link the therapy experience to meaningful child progress.

Many families say their children made progress in communication and behavior after starting services, and several describe noticeable changes over months. A number of reviewers attribute improvements to consistency, individualized attention, and therapists who meet their child where they are. Some also mention their children enjoying sessions and looking forward to appointments.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Service gaps and staffing problems

Some reviewers report gaps in services and frequent therapist changes.

A smaller set of reviews describe serious problems with continuity, including periods without an assigned therapist and multiple staffing changes. Some reviewers say communication broke down during these gaps, leaving them to follow up repeatedly. These reports also include claims that service disruptions harmed the child’s therapy timeline.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

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 (4 miles away) Miami International (4 miles away)
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (25 miles away) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (25 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

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Delicias De Espana (0.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.7 miles)
  • Pinecrest Bakery - West Miami (1.4 miles)
  • Latin American Bakery & Cafe (2.1 miles)
  • Olive Garden (2.2 miles)
  • Shake Shack (2.9 miles)
  • Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill (3.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital (1.1 miles)
  • Valdes Rafael DDS (3.3 miles)
  • Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute (4.3 miles)
  • UM Sylvester/Physicians at Kendall (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Tropical Park (1.3 miles)
  • Douglas Park (3.6 miles)
  • Dante Fascell Park (3.9 miles)
  • Concord Park (4.2 miles)
  • Continental Park (4.5 miles)
  • Peacock Park (4.6 miles)
  • Coral Pine Park (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (2.1 miles)
  • St Dominic's Catholic Church (2.8 miles)
  • Bible Truth Chapel (3.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Doctors Hospital (2.7 miles)
  • South Miami Hospital (2.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Sunset Place 24 (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar (3.4 miles)
  • Joanna's Marketplace (3.4 miles)
  • Nespresso Boutique at Macy's (3.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.7 miles)
  • Moulin Rose Cake & Bakery Shop (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)

Transportation

  • American Airlines (3.9 miles)
  • Concourse F (4 miles)
  • Concourse G (4.1 miles)
  • Concourse H (4.1 miles)
  • Turkish Airlines Lounge (4.2 miles)
  • Concourse E (4.2 miles)
  • Turkish Airlines Lounge (4.2 miles)

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