East Gables Retirement Center in Miami, FL

East Gables Retirement Center is an assisted living community in Miami, FL.

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3590-92 South West 16Th Street, Miami, FL 33145

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

4.9 from 119 reviews
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Overall Review of East Gables Retirement Center

common 55 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, caring staff who respond quickly to needs.

Multiple reviews emphasize hands-on care and a team that takes time to understand residents, including helping with daily needs and coordinating support. Families also describe staff responsiveness during transitions and day-to-day situations, with support extending beyond the resident to family members. Some reviewers specifically mention nursing care and medication-related routines as part of the overall support experience.

caveat 20 reviews mention this

Food quality is a split

Dining draws strong compliments, but a recurring set of reviews also criticizes meal quality.

Several residents and families praise meals as excellent and satisfying, including restaurant-style dining experiences and special holiday dining. At the same time, a few reviews describe a decline in dinner quality, with meals characterized as reheated or unappealing, leading families to avoid dining in and take residents out. Overall, the dining picture appears inconsistent across residents and time.

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Activities and entertainment keep busy

Residents consistently mention social activities, entertainment, and structured daily programming.

Reviews frequently describe a lively schedule that includes daily activities, happy hours, and live entertainment. Families also mention events that bring residents and loved ones together, including holiday-focused get-togethers. The community’s offerings seem designed to support both social connection and a busy day-to-day routine.

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Clean environment and upkeep

Residents and visitors describe the community as clean, well-maintained, and organized.

A number of reviews point to cleanliness and tidy spaces as part of why they feel comfortable day to day. Others describe the building’s condition as well kept and stress that staff help keep residents’ rooms in good shape. The cleanliness comments pair with broader praise for professionalism and service quality.

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COVID safety and prevention

Several reviews credit the community with strong COVID prevention and safety measures.

Multiple reviews specifically mention being kept safe from COVID through mitigation strategies and protocols, including avoiding outbreaks and maintaining health during the pandemic period. Some also reference communication and planning that allowed care to continue while following safety rules. Residents describe peace of mind tied to those efforts.

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Close to everyday conveniences

Nearby shopping and services are within a few miles, including pharmacies and restaurants.

Reviews and the local-area listings support that daily needs can be handled nearby, with pharmacies and restaurants in the immediate area. For medical appointments and errands, residents have nearby options to rely on when they need to get out for services or meals.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 14 resident community capacity 14 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 (3 miles away) Miami International (3 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

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Miami, Florida offers a convenient and diverse array of amenities for senior living. With a variety of restaurants, pharmacies, cafes, parks, transportation options, hospitals, physicians, places of worship, and even a nearby theater, residents have easy access to everything they may need for daily living and entertainment. The proximity to major hospitals such as Doctors Hospital and Jackson Memorial Hospital ensures that quality healthcare services are readily available. Additionally, the presence of reputable institutions like Nicklaus Children's Hospital and the University Of Miami Doctors Office highlights the area's commitment to providing top-notch medical care. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment that caters to the needs and interests of seniors looking for a vibrant community to call home.

Restaurants

  • El Brazo Fuerte Bakery (0.4 miles)
  • La Carreta (0.5 miles)
  • Versailles Restaurant (0.5 miles)
  • Versailles Bakery (0.5 miles)
  • Sergio's Coral Way (0.6 miles)
  • Hillstone Restaurant (0.6 miles)
  • Barracuda Taphouse & Grill (2.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Casa Tua Cucina (3.7 miles)
  • La Estacion Cafe (3.8 miles)

Parks

  • Douglas Park (1.2 miles)
  • Regatta Park (2.2 miles)
  • Peacock Park (2.3 miles)
  • Bayfront Park (4.2 miles)

Transportation

  • American Airlines (1.5 miles)
  • Miami Airport Tri-Rail Station (2.7 miles)
  • Bus Station (2.8 miles)
  • Concourse J (2.8 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (2.8 miles)
  • Turkish Airlines Lounge (2.8 miles)
  • Security Checkpoint H/J (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Doctors Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • University Of Miami Hospital (3.2 miles)
  • Veterans Administration Hospital Miami (3.3 miles)
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • University Of Miami Doctors Office (3.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Dominic's Catholic Church (2.9 miles)
  • Gesu Catholic Church (4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Sunset Place 24 (4.2 miles)

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