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Marina - ALF in Miami, FL

Marina - ALF is an assisted living community in Miami, FL.

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8830 Caribbean Boulevard, Miami, FL 33157

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4.9 from 120 reviews
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Overall Review of Marina - ALF

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Care staff feel present 24/7

Residents describe staff as consistently attentive and supportive around the clock.

Many reviews emphasize that caregivers are easy to reach and watchful throughout the stay, including help with daily needs and responding when help is needed. Several residents also mention feeling safe, cared for, and treated like family by the people on site. The community also states it provides 24-hour supervision, plus assistance with daily living tasks like bathing, dressing, and transfers.

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Food is repeatedly called delicious

Meals are a frequent highlight, with residents calling the food delicious and well prepared.

Across reviews, residents praise the taste and freshness of the meals and describe a dining experience that makes recovery feel easier. Multiple comments also connect the food with staying on track after procedures, including mentions of nutrition guidance and special dietary needs. This aligns with the community offering meal preparation and service, diabetes diet support, and help with special dietary restrictions.

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Cleanliness and comfort stand out

Residents consistently mention a clean, comfortable setting during recovery.

Reviews repeatedly describe the house as spotless, with daily cleaning and a calm, comfortable environment. Several residents also say the place feels like home, including support for mobility around the premises and help with personal needs. The community’s amenities include housekeeping services and outdoor space, which matches the everyday in-home feel residents describe.

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Recovery support includes appointments

Residents describe organized pre- and post-op logistics, including rides to appointments.

Many reviews mention being picked up for appointments, getting transported to clinic visits, and having help coordinated before and after procedures. Residents also describe strong organization throughout the process, including follow-ups and support with health-related scheduling. The community states it provides coordination with health care providers, transportation arrangement for medical visits, and transportation to doctors appointments.

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Massage therapy is a notable extra

Some residents single out massage support as an especially helpful part of recovery.

A number of reviews mention a massage therapist and describe massages as improving comfort and recovery progress. Residents also connect this service with added relaxation during their stay and call out specific caregivers by name in their praise. The amenities and care services support hands-on assistance and medication management, while the reviews specifically highlight massage as a standout experience.

caveat

One review raises refund concerns

One resident reports a dispute about charges and a partial refund after an early departure.

One negative review describes arriving for a surgical stay that did not end up happening, then leaving shortly afterward and disputing how the remaining balance was calculated. The reviewer claims they were charged as if they stayed longer and only received a partial refund. Because this is a single account among otherwise positive experiences, it’s best treated as a specific billing concern to clarify before booking, especially in cases where procedures are canceled or delayed.

How we summarize

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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 (14 miles away) Miami International (14 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

Restaurants

  • Sandbar Sports Grill (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)
  • Boston Market (1.3 miles)
  • Pollo Tropical (1.3 miles)
  • Golden Rule Seafood (1.3 miles)
  • Walter's Coffee Shop (1.5 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3 miles)

Physicians

  • Conviva Care Center Quail Roost (1.3 miles)
  • Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute (6.3 miles)
  • UM Sylvester/Physicians at Kendall (6.5 miles)
  • Valdes Rafael DDS (7.2 miles)
  • Oscar L Hernandez MD (8.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ Fellowship Church (1.4 miles)
  • Pinelands Presbyterian Church (1.7 miles)
  • St Louis Catholic Church (4.8 miles)
  • King Jesus Ministry (6.5 miles)
  • Good Samaritan Church (6.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.7 miles)
  • Nespresso Boutique at Macy's (6.8 miles)
  • Joanna's Marketplace (7.2 miles)
  • Moulin Rose Cake & Bakery Shop (7.6 miles)

Parks

  • Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Center (1.5 miles)
  • Coral Reef Park (2.8 miles)
  • Colonial Drive Park (2.9 miles)
  • Eureka Park (3.2 miles)
  • Goulds Park (3.3 miles)
  • Chuck Pezoldt Park (3.9 miles)
  • McMillan Park (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Jackson South Community Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • Jackson South Medical Center (2.6 miles)
  • South Miami Hospital (8 miles)

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