Assisted Living in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miami-Dade County, Florida has 805 licensed assisted living communities across 19 cities and towns, together licensed for 10,590 residents.
Small residential homes make up 80% of Miami-Dade County's supply: 640 of the 805 communities are licensed for six or fewer residents, and the median is 6 beds.
The largest is Palace At Kendall, licensed for 510 residents.
Every community is licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Browse by city below to compare local options, care types, and community sizes — no registration required.
805
Licensed communities
19
Cities & towns
10,590
Licensed beds
Browse by City
Aventura
5 communities
Coral Gables
8 communities
Cutler Bay
14 communities
Cutler Ridge
2 communities
Florida City
2 communities
Hialeah
95 communities
Hialeah Gardens
6 communities
Homestead
43 communities
Miami
576 communities
Miami Beach
2 communities
Miami Gardens
22 communities
Miami Lakes
13 communities
Miami Springs
3 communities
North Miami
5 communities
North Miami Beach
5 communities
Opa Locka
1 community
Palmetto Bay
1 community
Princeton
1 community
West Miami
1 community
Planning Guides for Families in Miami-Dade County
Assisted Living in Miami: A Family Guide to Costs, Neighborhoods, Bilingual Care and VA Options
A Miami-specific guide to assisted living: why Miami-Dade prices swing so widely by license type and neighborhood, how to verify Spanish- and Creole-speaking overnight staffing, and how VA Aid & Attendance, SMMC Long-Term Care and OSS actually pay the bill.
What Does Assisted Living Really Cost in Florida? A 2026 Breakdown
Florida's assisted living median is $5,610 a month, but the invoice your family actually pays includes care-level tiers, community fees and med-pass charges. Here's a line-by-line look, plus 2026 Medicaid and VA numbers.
Does Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living in Florida? (2026 SMMC-LTC Rules)
Florida Medicaid can pay for care services inside an assisted living facility through the SMMC Long-Term Care waiver — but not the rent. Here's who qualifies, why there's a wait list, and the three agencies you'll deal with.
Who Regulates Assisted Living in Florida? How to Check a Facility's License and Inspections
Florida's AHCA licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in the state. Here's a field-by-field walkthrough of the FloridaHealthFinder.gov lookup, what Standard, ECC, LNS and LMH licenses actually allow, and what a clean license does not promise.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many assisted living facilities are in Miami-Dade County, Florida?
There are 805 licensed assisted living facilities in Miami-Dade County, Florida, spread across 19 cities, with a combined licensed capacity of 10,590 beds.
Which cities in Miami-Dade County have assisted living communities?
Assisted living communities in Miami-Dade County are located in Aventura, Coral Gables, Cutler Bay, Cutler Ridge, and 15 more cities.
How much does assisted living cost in Miami-Dade County?
Florida's statewide median for assisted living is $5,610 per month for a private one-bedroom, according to the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, below the national median of $6,200. Prices vary with apartment size, care level, and amenities, so contact communities directly through their listing pages for current local pricing.