Alice's Home sits on Northwest 10th Lane in Miami, Florida, tucked into a small, quiet neighborhood with room for up to six residents, and the warm sun doesn't hurt, especially since there's a little garden and lawn area where folks can sit outside and take in the weather, and with the beaches close by, families can drop in and enjoy the outdoors too. The home runs a memory care program for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, so the staff here know how to help when someone forgets or gets anxious, and they're trained to assist with calming and de-escalation, plus with lots of reminders or support moving from one room to another, nobody gets left behind or lost. Each resident is checked at move-in, and their care plan keeps up with whatever help they need, whether that's getting dressed, taking a bath, moving from bed into a chair with one person or two helping, or having someone help them eat.
Alice's Home feels a lot like a family, both because it's on the smaller side and because the staff stays awake 24 hours a day, so there's always someone there for bathroom help, transfers, medication, blood sugar checks, cue reminders for meals, or simply watching over folks at night. The doctor and nurses are on call, the staff can give injections and insulin, and there are physical, speech, and occupational therapists who come in as needed, so medical issues get handled on-site, whether it's help for falls or special needs tied to diabetes, allergies, blood pressure, or dementia. Housekeeping is included and whoever lives here gets their rooms cleaned, laundry done (including dry cleaning if needed), plus bed sheets and towels are always fresh.
Living options include one-bedroom and semi-private rooms, as well as small memory care studios, all of them with flat screen TVs, telephone service, and emergency call buttons in case help is needed fast, and the building has both indoor and outdoor common spaces where folks can read, join in games, or chat over coffee from the in-house café. There's a private dining room for those who want to eat with family, a communal space for meals, and the chef-prepared menu rotates through one to two full meals a day (sometimes three), with most special diets covered, so everybody can eat safely, whether it's for diabetes or food allergies.
Alice's Home runs housekeeping, linen, and bathroom cleaning on a set schedule, and people can even get some time in the sauna or jacuzzi, with massage and stylist or hairdresser services, and if there's a craft or social event going on, staff help residents join in; movie nights and game rooms are there too. There's a library if someone likes quiet time, spaces set aside for fitness, and organized activity schedules every day, including things like music therapy, pet visits, or worship-related outings. Transportation is available for doctor's appointments or errands, and visiting dentists, podiatrists, and nurses support the regular staff, especially for short-term respite stays, hospice care, or adult day care if someone only needs help now and then.
The team here manages each resident's needs as they change, coordinating with outside health care providers because each person's situation is different, and staff keep up profiles and care plans so nothing is forgotten. Alice's Home is licensed by the state of Florida (License #7844) and provides caregivers who work to make things calmer, safer, and easier, especially for residents who struggle with memory loss or confusion, and you'll find both staff and families pitching in for support, activities, and decision-making, since everyone's input is respected. The aim is always to help people stay as independent, comfortable, and included as possible, whether it's helping with medications, personal care, managing incontinence, or just making someone a cup of coffee and sitting with them in the sun.
