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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Medication management
Healthcare staffing
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Telephone
Wifi
Transportation
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Community services
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
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Location
A Home Away From Home - ALF is located at 1851 SW 142nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33175.
About A Home Away From Home - ALF
A Home Away From Home - ALF offers a warm and supportive environment for seniors who are looking for personalized assistance with daily living in Miami. In this nurturing community, residents experience a sense of comfort and security, enhanced by thoughtfully curated amenities and a vibrant lifestyle built around their individual needs and preferences. The hallmark of A Home Away From Home - ALF is the quality of its dining experience. Here, chefs and meal planners work together to create dishes that strike an ideal balance between taste, nutrition, and comfort. Residents savor nutritious meals made from quality ingredients, providing them with essential vitamins and minerals while also delighting their taste buds.
The assisted living services at A Home Away From Home - ALF are designed to promote not just health and safety, but also happiness, independence, and engagement. The community focuses on fostering a family-like atmosphere where seniors feel truly at home. The caring staff are known for their welcoming and joyful approach, providing support that allows each resident to live life to the fullest, whether they need assistance with daily activities or simply appreciate a friendly face and a helping hand.
Social connection and enrichment are regarded as essential aspects of life at A Home Away From Home - ALF. Residents have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities crafted to engage them physically, socially, mentally, and emotionally. These programs encourage interaction among residents and staff, creating a lively and inclusive environment that helps sustain physical wellness and emotional well-being. Every day in this community brings new possibilities for learning, enjoyment, and friendship.
Safety and peace of mind are also prioritized at A Home Away From Home - ALF. The physical environment is maintained with careful attention to detail, ensuring that common areas and private spaces alike are secure, clean, and comfortable. Residents’ needs are attended to by a dedicated team, and families can rest easy knowing their loved ones are in a compassionate and professional setting. The staff go above and beyond to make sure each individual feels valued and respected, contributing to the community’s reputation as a truly special place to call home.
A Home Away From Home - ALF is much more than just a residence – it is a community designed around the unique needs of seniors, where joy, dignity, and connection are at the heart of the experience. Whether residents seek the comforts of home, meaningful activities, or attentive care, they find a welcoming and enriching environment dedicated to their well-being.
People often ask...
A Home Away From Home - ALF offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,834 per month.
A Home Away From Home - ALF offers assisted living and board and care.
The full address for this community is 1851 SW 142nd Ave, Miami, FL 33175.
No, A Home Away From Home - ALF does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its standard, complaint, and monitoring inspections.
Concluded that deficiencies previously identified were corrected at the time of the revisit.
27 Feb 2025Standard
27 Feb 2025Standard
The inspection found multiple deficiencies related to resident rights, staff training, nutrition and food service, safety, and recordkeeping. Several items were identified as violations and serious in nature.
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
Class 3A0085TRAINING - NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICE
Class 2A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
Class 3A0182EMERGENCY MGMT - PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
22 Jan 2025Complaint
22 Jan 2025Complaint
Follow-up confirmed that deficiencies from a complaint investigation were corrected during the visit.
28 Oct 2024Complaint
28 Oct 2024Complaint
Found deficiencies in resident rights documentation, staff core training, and admission materials. These indicate noncompliance with state regulations.
Class 3A0080TRAINING - CORE & COMPETENCY TEST
A0300FACILITY CLOSURE
A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
28 Oct 2024Monitor
28 Oct 2024Monitor
Found no deficiencies after generator monitoring.
20 Aug 2024Complaint
20 Aug 2024Complaint
Identified violations related to staff background screening and disqualifications; missing required checks and improper handling of exemptions were noted.
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
Class 2A0200EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Class 3CZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
09 May 2023Standard
09 May 2023Standard
Concluded that prior deficiencies were corrected during a follow-up visit. The second revisit confirmed compliance.
30 Jan 2023Standard
30 Jan 2023Standard
Identified staffing and training deficiencies with inadequate supervision and a missing dedicated administrator for two locations; several issues remained uncorrected.
Class 3A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS
20 Dec 2022Standard
20 Dec 2022Standard
The investigation identified deficiencies in medication administration, medication records, staff training, and resident records across several sections.
Class 3A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 3A0080TRAINING - CORE & COMPETENCY TEST
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
01 Feb 2022Standard
01 Feb 2022Standard
Found no deficiencies. Deficiencies identified previously were corrected by the time of the survey.
22 Nov 2021Standard
22 Nov 2021Standard
Investigated found deficiencies related to medication self-administration and lack of documented consultant services; failed to develop a corrective action plan for prior medication-related deficiencies and to provide required quarterly consultations.
A0058PHARMACY & DIETARY; UNCORRECTED DEFICIENCIES
22 Nov 2021Standard
22 Nov 2021Standard
Found that deficiencies were corrected at the time of the survey.
27 Aug 2021Standard
27 Aug 2021Standard
Identified several deficiencies in background checks, resident care and activities, staff training, and resident records, with failures to maintain proper documentation and ongoing programs.
Class 3A0026RESIDENT CARE - SOCIAL & LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
Class 3A0058PHARMACY & DIETARY; UNCORRECTED DEFICIENCIES
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
Class 2A0182EMERGENCY MGMT - PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Class 3A0200EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
Class 3A0053MEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION
27 Aug 2021Standard
27 Aug 2021Standard
Investigated medication administration and documentation weaknesses, including improper access to medications by a caregiver and missing/incomplete medication records.
Class 3A0026RESIDENT CARE - SOCIAL & LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
Class 3A0058PHARMACY & DIETARY; UNCORRECTED DEFICIENCIES
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
Class 2A0182EMERGENCY MGMT - PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Class 3A0200EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
Class 3A0053MEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION
A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
28 Jun 2021Standard
28 Jun 2021Standard
Identified deficiencies in emergency management planning and in medication administration oversight, including missing approvals for emergency plans and incomplete medication records.
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 3A0181EMERGENCY PLAN APPROVAL
28 Jun 2021Complaint
28 Jun 2021Complaint
Determined that a health assessment was incomplete and inaccurate for a resident, and related resident records documentation was not properly maintained.
A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
03 May 2021Complaint
03 May 2021Complaint
Identified multiple regulatory deficiencies in background screening, infection control, resident health assessments, and staffing. Findings show non-compliance with several Florida rules and statutes.
Class 3A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
CZ900VISITATION
CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
11 Mar 2021Complaint
11 Mar 2021Complaint
Found multiple deficiencies in background screening records, resident contracts, health examinations, and living conditions.
Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
Class 3A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
Class 4CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
26 Feb 2019Standard
26 Feb 2019Standard
Found no deficiencies identified during a standard biennial revisit survey conducted on 2019-02-26.
11 Dec 2018Standard
11 Dec 2018Standard
Identified multiple deficiencies across resident care, staff background checks, training, medication records, and facility records. The deficiencies indicate failures to provide activities, maintain records, and follow safety and regulatory requirements.
Class 3A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 3A0026RESIDENT CARE - SOCIAL & LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
Class 3A0085TRAINING - NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICE
Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
Class 3A0127FISCAL - LIABILITY INSURANCE
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
Class 3A0181EMERGENCY PLAN APPROVAL
Class 3A0200EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Class 4CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
Class 4CZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
Class 3CZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
AZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
21 Jun 2017Standard
21 Jun 2017Standard
Concluded no deficiencies were found.
10 Apr 2017Standard
10 Apr 2017Standard
Identified deficiencies due to missing current Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and updated sanitation inspection; no documentation of updated approvals.
A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
09 Feb 2017Standard
09 Feb 2017Standard
Inspector identified multiple deficiencies across background checks, records, staffing, medication management, training, food service, and finances.
Class 3A0026RESIDENT CARE - SOCIAL & LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS
Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
Class 3A0120FISCAL - FINANCIAL STABILITY
Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
Class 3CZ813RESULTS OF SCREENING & NOTIFICATION IN FILE
Class 3CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
Class 4CZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
15 Sept 2015Standard
15 Sept 2015Standard
Found previously cited deficiencies corrected during the revisit. No new deficiencies cited.
A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
AL241LMH - RECORDS
AL243LMH - TRAINING
15 Sept 2015Monitor
15 Sept 2015Monitor
Found no deficiencies after a limited nursing services monitoring survey conducted on September 15, 2015.
A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
15 Jul 2015Standard
15 Jul 2015Standard
Identified deficiencies in records requiring annual resident care plans and in staff training for limited mental health.
Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
Class 3AL241LMH - RECORDS
Class 3AL243LMH - TRAINING
31 Mar 2015Monitor
31 Mar 2015Monitor
Found no deficiencies identified during a limited nursing services survey conducted on March 31, 2015.
27 Jan 2015Standard
27 Jan 2015Standard
Found no deficiencies during a biennial revisit conducted January 27, 2015.
A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS
A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
A0085TRAINING - NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICE
A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
A0161RECORDS - STAFF
AZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
27 Jan 2015Monitor
27 Jan 2015Monitor
Concluded no deficiencies were found on a follow-up nursing services monitoring survey conducted January 27, 2015.
A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
09 Dec 2014Monitor
09 Dec 2014Monitor
Identified deficiencies included missing health assessments for two residents and lack of licensed nursing oversight.
Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Class 3AN277LNS - RESIDENT CARE STANDARDS
08 Dec 2014Standard
08 Dec 2014Standard
Identified deficiencies in resident care, medication handling, staff training, and records and background checks.
Class 3A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
Class 3A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0085TRAINING - NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICE
Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
Class 4AZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
13 Nov 2014Monitor
13 Nov 2014Monitor
Found no deficiencies during a limited nursing services monitoring survey revisit on November 13, 2014.
30 Jul 2014Monitor
30 Jul 2014Monitor
Identified deficiencies in licensure requirements and records maintenance during a nursing services monitoring survey. Specifically, copies of annual fire safety and sanitation inspections were not provided, and required records were not readily accessible.
Class 3A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
10 Jun 2014Monitor
10 Jun 2014Monitor
Found no deficiencies at the time of the follow-up survey.
12 Mar 2014Monitor
12 Mar 2014Monitor
Found that the facility did not employ or contract with a nurse to provide limited nursing services to residents.
Class 3AN277LNS - RESIDENT CARE STANDARDS
29 Jan 2014Standard
29 Jan 2014Standard
Found no deficiencies. Follow-up contact indicated previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
25 Apr 2013Standard
25 Apr 2013Standard
Found the deficiencies cited previously were corrected on the day of the revisit.
A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
25 Apr 2013Monitor
25 Apr 2013Monitor
Found previously cited deficiencies corrected during the revisit.
AN276LNS - NURSING SERVICES
AN277LNS - RESIDENT CARE STANDARDS
13 Feb 2013Standard
13 Feb 2013Standard
Found several deficiencies in resident rights, dietary services, emergency management planning, and living environment.
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
Class 3A0181EMERGENCY MGMT - PLAN APPROVAL
13 Feb 2013Monitor
13 Feb 2013Monitor
Investigated Limited Nursing Services and found missing policies and missing nurse licenses in staff files.
Class 3AN276LNS - NURSING SERVICES
Class 3AN277LNS - RESIDENT CARE STANDARDS
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