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Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami, FL

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is a nursing home community in Miami, FL.

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Palmetto Subacute Care Center in Miami, FL

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7600 South West 8Th Street, Miami, FL 33144

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

4.3 from 114 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Palmetto Subacute Care Center

common 52 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness and compassion divide

Residents describe both very caring staff and moments when care felt unprofessional.

Many reviewers say the staff is kind, supportive, attentive, and treats residents with dignity, including praise directed at nurses, assistants, and therapists. Some families also describe staff as professional and responsive to questions, with warm experiences during short-term rehab and longer stays. A smaller group of reviews, however, describes missed needs, unprofessional behavior, and delayed help at critical moments.

common 27 reviews mention this

Clean environment shows up repeatedly

Cleanliness is frequently mentioned, but there are also complaints about the condition of the facility.

Numerous reviews mention that the facility is clean and organized, with good cleanliness in rooms, bathrooms, and common areas. Some reviewers also connect cleanliness with feeling confident about care. At the same time, a few reviews report serious cleanliness concerns, including complaints about pests and unappealing food presentation.

caveat 23 reviews mention this

Care gaps and communication problems

Several residents’ families report care lapses and slow responses to urgent needs.

Some reviews describe delays in getting help, limited attention at times, and problems with basic care needs such as hygiene, toileting, and medication administration. Others describe communication breakdowns with family members and difficulty getting access to assistance when it was needed. A few reviews also describe gaps in therapy timing or inconsistency in rehab efforts, leaving patients bedridden for long stretches.

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Dining quality gets mixed feedback

Food is sometimes praised as good, and sometimes criticized as lacking.

Several reviewers say the food is good and that dining feels timely, with some mentioning cleanliness and hygiene alongside meal preparation. Others describe disappointing meals, including complaints about quality and that patients were left without being fed promptly when help was needed. The community offers restaurant-style dining and also lists meal-related support for special dietary needs.

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Rehab therapy is a key focus

Rehabilitation therapy is a major point in reviews, with both strong praise and clear complaints.

Many reviews highlight therapy staff and rehab progress, including positive descriptions of physical therapists and occupational therapy support. Some families feel therapy contributed to recovery after hospital stays or surgery. Other reviews say therapy was not delivered consistently or quickly enough, describing long periods without adequate mobilization and delays in starting planned sessions.

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Nearby options for everyday errands

You’re within a short drive of common restaurants and pharmacies.

For day-to-day needs, the location places residents and visitors near pharmacy options and nearby places to eat. Nearby examples include familiar chains and local food stops at under about two miles, based on the listed nearby points.

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Features

Housing

  • 95 resident community capacity 95 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Miami International (3 miles away) Miami International (3 miles away)
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (24 miles away) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (24 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Pinecrest Bakery - West Miami (0.9 miles)
  • Olive Garden (0.9 miles)
  • Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill (1.9 miles)
  • Latin American Bakery & Cafe (1.9 miles)
  • Delicias De Espana (2.1 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.2 miles)
  • Fritanga Monimbo Fountainbleau (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Dominic's Catholic Church (2 miles)
  • St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (3.5 miles)
  • Bible Truth Chapel (4.3 miles)
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe (4.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • Pediatric Associates Doral (4.1 miles)
  • Valdes Rafael DDS (4.6 miles)

Parks

  • Tropical Park (2.5 miles)
  • Concord Park (4.1 miles)
  • Douglas Park (4.3 miles)
  • Southern Estates Park (4.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Concourse F (3.1 miles)
  • Concourse G (3.2 miles)
  • Concourse E (3.3 miles)
  • Turkish Airlines Lounge (3.3 miles)
  • Concourse H (3.3 miles)
  • American Airlines Flagship Lounge (3.4 miles)
  • American Airlines Admirals Club (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Doctors Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • South Miami Hospital (4.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar (3.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.2 miles)
  • Moulin Rose Cake & Bakery Shop (4.7 miles)
  • Joanna's Marketplace (4.9 miles)
  • Nespresso Boutique at Macy's (4.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Sunset Place 24 (4.4 miles)

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