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Center For Family And Child Enrichment in Miami Gardens, FL

Center For Family And Child Enrichment is an assisted living community in Miami Gardens, FL.

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1511 North West 168Th Terr, Miami Gardens, FL 33169

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3.8 from 103 reviews
5 stars
61
4 stars
12
3 stars
4
2 stars
5
1 stars
21

Overall Review of Center For Family And Child Enrichment

common 28 reviews mention this

Warm, attentive clinicians stand out

Residents consistently describe caring, knowledgeable staff who take time with families.

Many reviews praise the people they work with day to day, describing a team that feels attentive and respectful. Several specifically highlight Dr. Michelle Kirwan (and staff in the front office and medical team) for listening, explaining, and not rushing visits. A few reviewers also call out how helpful case workers and the broader staff are when families need support.

caveat 15 reviews mention this

Communication and scheduling can falter

Multiple reviews report problems getting through by phone and confusion with appointments.

Some reviewers describe difficulty reaching the office or getting timely follow-up, including phone lines that do not work as expected. Others report scheduling and intake issues that led to reschedules, missed time, or being told they lacked documents when they arrived. A few also mention breakdowns between departments and frustration with how staff handle insurance and next steps.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Mental health support is mixed

Reviews vary on mental health services, from strong praise to major dissatisfaction.

Several residents describe mental health as a key reason they chose (or stayed with) the center, pointing to counseling and therapy support. At the same time, other reviews say therapists or psychiatry did not help them as expected, and that children did not receive enough sessions or the right medication follow-through. A few mention improved or positive experiences with specific therapists, while still describing broader gaps in services.

common 5 reviews mention this

A one-stop family resource

Residents describe the center as a broad hub for health, social, and family needs.

Some reviews frame the center as a community resource that supports families beyond a single type of visit. Residents mention health and social services, counseling, and help related to court needs and school-related concerns. A few also describe it as a place that steps in when families need assistance, including through case work and follow-up conversations.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

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 (10 miles away) Miami International (10 miles away)
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (11 miles away) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood 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

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Scott Park (0.6 miles)
  • River Run Park (4.7 miles)
  • Founders Park (5.7 miles)
  • Palm Springs North Park (6.4 miles)
  • Haulover Beach Park (6.6 miles)
  • Poinciana Park (6.9 miles)
  • Royal Oaks Park (7.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Jackson Soul Food II (1.9 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.9 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (4.2 miles)
  • Houston's (4.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.2 miles)
  • Mo's Bagels & Deli (5.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (5.3 miles)

Transportation

  • North Perry Airport of Broward County (4.9 miles)
  • Tri-Rail Metrorail Transfer (6.1 miles)
  • Okeechobee Metrorail Station (7.7 miles)
  • Earlington Heights Metrorail Station (8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Rosetta Bakery (5.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Aventura 24 (5.6 miles)
  • AMC Pembroke Lake 9 (7.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (6.9 miles)
  • Memorial Hospital Pembroke (7.1 miles)
  • Memorial Hospital West (7.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mother Of Our Redeemer Catholic Church (7 miles)

Physicians

  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness Center, P.A. (7.6 miles)
  • Taft Building (8.3 miles)
  • Stark Vision Hollywood Oakwood Plaza (8.6 miles)

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