Caring Family in Miami, FL

Caring Family is an assisted living community in Miami, FL.

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650 South West 60 Court, Miami, FL 33144

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

4.3 from 22 reviews
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Overall Review of Caring Family

Pros

  • pro The team demonstrates professionalism and courtesy, and their work is worthy of admiration.
  • pro Their care is comprehensive and personalized, including essential guidance for maintaining oral hygiene.
  • pro Beatrice provided amazing help.
  • pro The dentist is highly skilled, and the clinic is clean.
  • pro Caring for Miami is praised for excellent care and professionalism.
  • pro The service is excellent.
  • pro The Mobile Dental Clinic team treated patients wonderfully.
  • pro The organization is a true force for good, helping those in need and giving back with love.

Cons

  • pro The service is terrible; they promise to return calls but never do.
  • pro Customers have waited a month for a callback and received nothing.
  • pro Scheduling staff are described as barely speaking, keeping callers on hold for hours, and hanging up.
  • pro Caring for Miami was anything but caring when patients visited.
  • pro The mobile clinic event left attendees outdoors in the hot sun and rain with no explanation, ending more than two hours early.
  • pro The organization does not seem to care about low-income or poor people, focusing on themselves.

Review

Caring Family in Miami is best suited for families and individuals who prioritize access to compassionate, low-cost dental care served through a community-driven, charitable model. This is the kind of program that shines for uninsured or underinsured residents who need reliable help without the burden of steep private-practice fees. The mobile clinic format and the organization’s mission to give back to the community are core strengths, making it a strong option for those who value social impact alongside clinical care. For households that require a traditional, appointment-driven experience with predictable scheduling, this community may still be worth exploring, but only after weighing how the logistics hold up to routine needs.

The strongest positives revolve around professionalism, courtesy, and solid clinical execution. Reviewers consistently praise a capable team that delivers personalized guidance in oral hygiene and treatment planning, with a dentist who inspires trust through competence. Clean facilities and a clear emphasis on patient care are repeatedly highlighted, as is the sense that staff treat patients with genuine concern. The charitable, community-first ethos also comes through in remarks about outreach programs and the organization’s commitment to helping those who would otherwise fall through the cracks. Taken together, these elements translate into high clinical value for clients who can access services despite logistical hiccups.

Yet there are recurring friction points that cannot be ignored. A cadre of reviews cites slow or nonexistent return calls, long waits for appointments, and scheduling miscommunications that leave potential patients in limbo for weeks or months. Other accounts describe disorganization at outreach events, outdoor settings, last-minute changes, and incomplete communication about who is seen and when, creating frustration for people who travel long distances or juggle tight schedules. A few instances reflect customer-service tensions, including perceived rudeness or a lack of responsiveness. These operational gaps weigh heavily when time, transportation, and health are on the line.

The pros, however, do offset the main cons in meaningful ways for the right audience. When care is available, the quality is high, and the staff’s empathy can make a difficult experience more tolerable. The organization’s ability to mobilize services for underserved populations means that those with limited options gain access to treatments that might not be affordable elsewhere. The alignment with a broader community mission can be a decisive factor for families who want to support a program that reinvests in the neighborhood. In short, for patients who can tolerate irregular scheduling in exchange for excellent care and ethical commitments, the potential value is substantial.

Prospective clients who should consider alternatives are those who cannot accept inconsistent appointment timing or lengthy, uncertain wait times. Families that require frequent follow-up visits, urgent dental care with rapid callbacks, or a highly predictable scheduling experience may find traditional private practices or well-run nonprofit clinics with stronger logistics more suitable. Individuals who value privacy, a more formal clinical setting, or a streamlined intake process may also prefer other options. For seniors or patients with complex, ongoing treatment plans, the absence of reliable, scheduled continuity could be a decisive drawback unless a robust workaround is in place.

Ultimately, a practical decision hinges on priorities. If the goal is to access ethical, high-quality dental care for those in financial need and to contribute to a community-oriented mission, Caring Family offers genuine strengths that can justify the occasional scheduling friction. For households where dependable appointment times, rapid callbacks, and consistently organized events are non-negotiable, it is prudent to compare this program with alternatives that emphasize logistical reliability. Before committing, inquire about typical wait times, current scheduling workflows, and whether there are reserved slots for urgent cases. Informed choices will reflect whether the balance tilts toward mission-driven care with excellent clinical quality, or toward the steadiness of a more traditional, schedule-first setting.

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 (2 miles away) Miami International (2 miles away)
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (23 miles away) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (23 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

Located in the vibrant city of Miami, FL, our assisted living community is dedicated to providing excellent care and support for seniors in a warm and loving environment. Our family-oriented approach ensures that each resident feels valued and cherished as part of our close-knit community.

We offer two types of care: board and care home and respite care. Our board and care home provides a comfortable and fully furnished living space where residents can enjoy their own private rooms while still having access to communal areas such as a dining room and outdoor spaces like gardens. Housekeeping services are provided to ensure that residents have a clean and well-maintained living environment.

To accommodate the needs of our residents, we offer a range of amenities including telephone access, Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, and move-in coordination assistance. Our staff can help coordinate transportation to medical appointments for those who require it.

Our compassionate team provides assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. We also work closely with health care providers to ensure that each resident receives the necessary coordinated care they need. Special dietary restrictions, including diabetes diets, are catered for during meal preparation and service.

Residents will find plenty of opportunities for social engagement through our scheduled daily activities. Additionally, there are numerous amenities conveniently located near our community. For those looking to explore the local neighborhood, there are three cafes nearby, as well as an array of parks, pharmacies, restaurants, places of worship, theaters, hospitals, physicians' offices all within close proximity.

At our assisted living community in Miami, FL, we strive to provide personalized care that promotes independence while fostering a sense of belonging within a supportive environment.

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Latin American Bakery & Cafe (0.4 miles)
  • Pinecrest Bakery - West Miami (0.7 miles)
  • Olive Garden (2.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.3 miles)
  • TGI Friday's (2.4 miles)
  • Hillstone Restaurant (2.4 miles)
  • The Clover Irish Pub (2.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Dominic's Catholic Church (1 miles)
  • St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (3.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital (1.6 miles)
  • Pediatric Associates Doral (4.9 miles)
  • University Of Miami Doctors Office (5.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Concourse F (2.1 miles)
  • American Airlines (2.1 miles)
  • Concourse G (2.1 miles)
  • Concourse H (2.2 miles)
  • Turkish Airlines Lounge (2.3 miles)
  • Concourse E (2.3 miles)
  • Turkish Airlines Lounge (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Joanna's Marketplace (4.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Doctors Hospital (3 miles)
  • South Miami Hospital (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Douglas Park (3.1 miles)
  • Tropical Park (3.2 miles)
  • Peacock Park (4.3 miles)
  • Regatta Park (4.4 miles)
  • Babcock Park (4.6 miles)
  • Dante Fascell Park (5.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Sunset Place 24 (4.1 miles)

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