M.D. Retirement Home in Miami, FL

M.D. Retirement Home is an assisted living community in Miami, FL.

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13920 South West 71St Lane, Miami, FL 33183

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

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Overall Review of M.D. Retirement Home

common 95 reviews mention this

Staff care and attentiveness stand out

Residents describe staff who are consistently caring and attentive throughout their stay.

Across the reviews, families and residents repeatedly point to staff kindness, empathy, and responsiveness as a major part of the experience. Many comments specifically mention nurses and CNAs being ready to help, along with frequent attention to comfort, dignity, and communication. Several also highlight the role of social workers/case management as part of day-to-day support for patients and families.

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Therapy drives real mobility gains

Physical therapy is described as hands-on and goal-focused, with noticeable progress.

A large portion of reviewers talk about rehabilitation therapy as a key reason they felt better by the time they left. Multiple reviews describe therapists pushing and encouraging patients, working on specific movement goals, and helping people regain strength or return to activities like walking. Reviews also mention therapists coordinating with overall care so progress stays on track.

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Activities help make stays easier

The activities and life-enrichment program is a frequent positive in reviews.

Residents and families describe scheduled activities and ongoing engagement as part of what makes the facility feel supportive. Several reviews mention activity leaders by name and describe motivating patients, creating group time, and helping people stay involved. In addition to recreation, a few reviewers connect activities with maintaining physical and mental engagement during recovery.

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Food quality is a common highlight

Food service earns repeated praise, with residents describing it as delicious and varied.

Dining comes up often, with many reviewers saying the meals were delicious and that there was variety. A few comments frame food as part of overall satisfaction during a post-surgery or rehab stay. The community also lists dining support for special dietary needs, which aligns with the way some reviewers talk about meal service during care.

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Cleaning and housekeeping are mixed

Cleaning quality varies, with at least some reviewers reporting inconsistency.

While many reviews mention cleanliness positively and describe rooms/bathrooms being kept spotless, at least one reviewer says cleaning can be inconsistent and that bathrooms may not always get cleaned when in use. Another review set praises housekeeping as excellent, so the experience appears to depend on the day or the staff member. Overall, reviews suggest cleanliness is generally good, but not uniformly consistent.

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Location near everyday essentials

The area includes nearby restaurants, pharmacies, and parks within a few miles.

Reviews don’t give much detail about day-to-day outings, but the listing places several common stops nearby. Families looking to run errands or grab a meal can use close options like pharmacies and fast-casual restaurants. There are also parks nearby for outdoor time.

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)

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

  • Burger King (1 miles)
  • Checkers (1 miles)
  • Burger King (1.2 miles)
  • Papa John's Pizza (1.3 miles)
  • IHOP (1.4 miles)
  • Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill (1.5 miles)
  • El Rinconcito Latino (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Navarro Discount Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.1 miles)
  • Moulin Rose Cake & Bakery Shop (4.1 miles)
  • Nespresso Boutique at Macy's (6.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.7 miles)

Parks

  • Westwind Lakes Park (1.3 miles)
  • Millers Pond Park (1.5 miles)
  • Hammocks Park (1.5 miles)
  • Kendall Hammocks Park (2.2 miles)
  • Kendall Indian Hammocks County Park (2.9 miles)
  • Southern Estates Park (3.2 miles)
  • Concord Park (3.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Bible Truth Chapel (4 miles)
  • King Jesus Ministry (4.5 miles)
  • St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (6.6 miles)
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe (7.1 miles)

Physicians

  • UM Sylvester/Physicians at Kendall (4.3 miles)
  • Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute (5.1 miles)
  • Valdes Rafael DDS (5.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Jackson South Medical Center (6.7 miles)
  • Jackson South Community Hospital (6.7 miles)

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