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Living Excellence Group Home of Miami

Living Excellence Group Home of Miami is a senior community in Miami, FL.

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Living Excellence Group Home of Miami

12949 Southwest 197th Street, Miami, FL 33177

To contact a resident: (786) 548-4641

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

4.8 from 22 reviews
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Living Excellence Group Home of Miami Costs & Pricing

Living Excellence Group Home of Miami offers competitive pricing for its residents compared to the broader market in Miami-Dade County and across Florida. For a semi-private room, the cost is $1,800 per month, which is notably lower than the county average of $2,250 and significantly less than the state average of $3,009. This trend continues with private accommodations as well; at Living Excellence, the monthly fee is $2,500, while residents in Miami-Dade County generally pay around $3,304 and those statewide face an average of $3,699. These rates underscore Living Excellence's commitment to providing quality care at accessible prices within a vibrant community setting.

Floor plansLiving Excellence Group Home of MiamiMiami-Dade CountyFlorida
Semi-Private$1,800$2,250$3,009
Private$2,500$3,304$3,699

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Overall Review of Living Excellence Group Home of Miami

common 21 reviews mention this

Care team is consistently praised

Residents consistently describe the care team as kind, attentive, and professional.

Across the reviews, residents and families single out the nursing staff for being compassionate, respectful, and easy to reach during recovery. Many also describe the team as knowledgeable about the healing process and proactive about addressing needs as they came up. The tone in the reviews is that support felt steady and reassuring rather than hands-off.

common 2 reviews mention this

Overnight nursing and monitoring

Residents describe overnight support and close monitoring after procedures.

Some reviews mention overnight care during the early stages of recovery, describing frequent checks and attentive supervision. One resident specifically notes staying with them for the first night after surgery, while another highlights overnight care as part of the comfort they felt. Together, the accounts suggest a higher-touch approach during critical first hours.

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After-surgery support feels complete

Residents say the after-surgery support covered more than just medical tasks.

Several reviews describe help that extended beyond basic nursing—supporting comfort, coordinating day-to-day needs, and helping with recovery-related logistics. Multiple residents also reference hands-on guidance as they healed, and a few describe how the team helped ensure appointments were handled safely. The pattern is that families saw the staff as taking ownership of the recovery process, not just reacting to issues as they arose.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Private Private
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers

Transportation

  • Miami International (17 miles away) Miami International (17 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care

Dining

  • Kosher Kosher
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Miami, Florida offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With several pharmacies nearby, accessing medications and healthcare essentials is convenient. The presence of reputable physicians and medical centers like Oscar L Hernandez MD and Jackson South Medical Center ensures quality healthcare is easily accessible. In terms of recreation, there are parks like Kendall Hammocks Park and Westwind Lakes Park for outdoor activities. Additionally, there are places of worship such as King Jesus Ministry and Good Samaritan Church for spiritual fulfillment. Restaurants like Bonjour Bakery and Sergio's London Square provide dining options, while cafes like Panera Bread offer a relaxed atmosphere for socializing. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded community ideal for senior living.

Restaurants

  • Bonjour Bakery (4.1 miles)
  • Burger King (6 miles)
  • El Rinconcito Latino (6 miles)
  • Sergio's London Square (6.1 miles)
  • Keg South of Kendall (6.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (6.1 miles)
  • Wendy's (6.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (4.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
  • Navarro Discount Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.6 miles)

Parks

  • Kendall Hammocks Park (4.9 miles)
  • Hammocks Park (5.4 miles)
  • Westwind Lakes Park (6.1 miles)
  • Millers Pond Park (8.2 miles)
  • Chuck Pezoldt Park (8.4 miles)
  • Eureka Park (8.5 miles)
  • Colonial Drive Park (9.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • King Jesus Ministry (5.2 miles)
  • Good Samaritan Church (10.1 miles)
  • Pinelands Presbyterian Church (10.7 miles)
  • Bible Truth Chapel (10.8 miles)
  • Christ Fellowship Church (11 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (6.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.2 miles)
  • Moulin Rose Cake & Bakery Shop (10.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Oscar L Hernandez MD (10.2 miles)
  • Conviva Care Center Quail Roost (10.3 miles)
  • UM Sylvester/Physicians at Kendall (10.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Homestead General Airport (10.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Jackson South Medical Center (10.4 miles)
  • Jackson South Community Hospital (10.4 miles)

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