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Estela Homes For The Elderly in Miami, FL

Estela Homes For The Elderly is an assisted living community in Miami, FL.

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9940 South West 74Th Street, Miami, FL 33173

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4.9 from 100 reviews
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Overall Review of Estela Homes For The Elderly

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff care feels consistently personal

Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, compassionate staff and strong responsiveness.

Across many reviews, families say the staff treats residents with compassion and respect, and that communication is easy when questions come up. Multiple reviewers mention knowing their loved one is safe and cared for, and several call out staff members by name while describing helpful follow-through. Even when reviewers focus on activities or food, they frequently return to the theme of caring, professional staff support in everyday life.

common 22 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents often describe a full schedule of outings, parties, and entertainment.

Reviews frequently mention planned daily activities, social time, and entertainment that makes it easier for residents to stay engaged. Several families describe specific experiences such as music, jazz events, themed celebrations, and age-appropriate programming. A number of reviewers also point to outdoor sessions and outings, saying these routines help residents stay active and connected.

common 12 reviews mention this

Care coordination supports daily needs

Families describe strong help with daily care, health coordination, and medication support.

Many reviews mention staff helping with hands-on daily support and coordinating care needs so families feel at ease. Several reviewers talk about prompt attention to concerns and personalized support, including for residents who need extra help. This aligns with the community offering assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, and coordinating health care provider needs.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food and dining earn praise

Dining and nutrition are repeatedly described as high-quality and enjoyable.

A recurring theme in reviews is that residents eat well and that the food is good. Families also mention dining staff as part of the positive experience, connecting meal time with the broader day-to-day care. The community also lists meal preparation and service as part of care support, along with special-diet support such as diabetes and other special dietary restrictions.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Discharge and communication concerns

One reviewer reports breakdowns in communication and safe discharge handling.

While most feedback is positive, a small number of reviews raise concerns about interactions with a staff member and what family members were (or were not) told during discharge. That reviewer describes confusion around who was responsible, lack of notification, and a feeling that a resident was left without appropriate supervision during the transition. Another negative review echoes the overall experience as worst, though it provides fewer details.

How we summarize

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

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 (8 miles away) Miami International (8 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

Cafes

  • Moulin Rose Cake & Bakery Shop (0.2 miles)
  • Nespresso Boutique at Macy's (2.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.8 miles)
  • Joanna's Marketplace (3.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Navarro Discount Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • The Palms at Town & Country (2.1 miles)
  • La Carreta (2.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.5 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (2.7 miles)
  • Little Caesars Pizza (2.7 miles)
  • Earls Kitchen + Bar (2.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Bible Truth Chapel (0.7 miles)
  • St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (2.7 miles)
  • St Louis Catholic Church (3.9 miles)

Physicians

  • UM Sylvester/Physicians at Kendall (0.9 miles)
  • Valdes Rafael DDS (1.4 miles)
  • Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute (1.4 miles)
  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital (4.8 miles)

Parks

  • Kendall Indian Hammocks County Park (1.1 miles)
  • Continental Park (2.3 miles)
  • Tropical Park (2.7 miles)
  • Concord Park (3.1 miles)
  • Coral Pine Park (3.4 miles)
  • Southern Estates Park (3.5 miles)
  • Millers Pond Park (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • South Miami Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • Jackson South Medical Center (4.8 miles)
  • Jackson South Community Hospital (4.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Sunset Place 24 (4.3 miles)

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