Valdes Retirement Home | Reviews

8100 South West 95 Court, Miami, FL 33173

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

4.9 from 104 reviews

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Staff care and compassion stand out

Residents and families consistently describe staff who are kind, attentive, and respectful.

Across many reviews, families highlight staff warmth, professionalism, and follow-through—often naming specific team members and describing how staff treat residents with dignity. Several reviewers say caregivers take time to engage, provide emotional support, and remember personal details. A recurring point is that communication feels responsive, with families reporting they get quick updates or timely responses when they have questions.

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Meals are a frequent highlight

Dining comes up often, with many reviewers saying the meals are consistently enjoyable.

Many reviews praise the food and the dining experience, describing meals as delicious and well prepared and calling out the dining room. Some reviewers also connect meals to day-to-day satisfaction, noting their loved one eats well and stays engaged. A few reviews contrast that praise with concerns about meal quality consistency, which keeps dining from being universally positive.

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Activities help residents stay engaged

Reviews frequently mention scheduled activities that keep residents social and active.

Residents and families describe ongoing activities and entertainment that provide structure and help people connect. Several reviews mention exercise and group engagement, while others call out specific interests such as music and themed celebrations. The community’s stated focus on daily activities matches what reviewers describe in their day-to-day routines.

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Clear care support and safety

Residents describe getting personal support with daily needs and help coordinating care.

Many reviews connect day-to-day comfort with attentive care, including help with routines and support that makes residents feel safe. Families also describe coordination around health needs, including assistance with medication and working with doctors. This aligns with the community’s offered assisted living care services and its emphasis on meals and daily support as part of resident life.

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Food quality complaints appear too

A small number of reviews raise concerns about meal quality and preparation.

While many reviewers are happy with dining, two reviews express dissatisfaction—one calling the food below par for the price and another saying meals were not properly prepared. These negative comments also include frustration with how meals are served, which suggests dining consistency may vary depending on the reviewer’s experience.

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Features

Housing

6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living

Amenities

Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Respite or short term stays offered
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Miami International (8 miles away)

Care Services

24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

UM Sylvester/Physicians at Kendall (0.5 miles)
Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute (0.9 miles)
Valdes Rafael DDS (1 miles)
Nicklaus Children's Hospital (4.7 miles)

Restaurants

McDonald's (0.6 miles)
The Cheesecake Factory (2.2 miles)
Earls Kitchen + Bar (2.2 miles)
Dadeland Mall (2.3 miles)
The Palms at Town & Country (2.4 miles)
La Carreta (2.4 miles)
Little Caesars Pizza (2.8 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Winn-Dixie (1 miles)
Navarro Discount Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.5 miles)
Walgreens (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)

Cafes

Moulin Rose Cake & Bakery Shop (0.6 miles)
Nespresso Boutique at Macy's (2.1 miles)
Panera Bread (2.3 miles)
Joanna's Marketplace (2.9 miles)
Panera Bread (3.7 miles)
Panera Bread (4.3 miles)

Places of Worship

Bible Truth Chapel (1.1 miles)
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (2.5 miles)
St Louis Catholic Church (3.4 miles)

Parks

Kendall Indian Hammocks County Park (1.5 miles)
Continental Park (1.7 miles)
Tropical Park (2.7 miles)
Coral Pine Park (2.8 miles)
Concord Park (3.6 miles)
Dante Fascell Park (4 miles)
Southern Estates Park (4.1 miles)

Hospitals

South Miami Hospital (3.5 miles)
Jackson South Medical Center (4.4 miles)
Jackson South Community Hospital (4.4 miles)
Doctors Hospital (5.1 miles)

Theaters

AMC Sunset Place 24 (4 miles)

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