Colonial at Miami sits in a quiet residential neighborhood in Miami with easy views of flowers, bushes, and green lawns from the windows, and the inside has a nature-inspired look with one-story buildings done in a coastal style, so folks don't have to worry about stairs or elevators. This facility is family-owned and family-operated, and it's known for a relaxed and welcoming community feel, designed with older adults in mind and a real village-like atmosphere. Residents get a private or semi-private room, with each bedroom having its own full bathroom, and they're encouraged to bring personal items and decorations to make their space feel more like home. Meals come from kitchen staff and a dietitian or nutritionist, and the team keeps up with new food trends and uses local ingredients when possible, with menus that fit different dietary needs, including vegetarian options.
The place is modern and focuses a lot on making life easier and more pleasant, offering several levels of care from basic help with bathing and dressing to complete nursing care and even behavioral care for those who need it, and people can stay here as their needs get greater, from assisted living to memory care and skilled nursing. Caregivers and certified staff are always around, including nurses on staff and a doctor on call, and there's a 24-hour call system in place. Medication management, incontinence care, diabetic care including insulin injections, and all types of transfers like stand-by, one-person, two-person, or mechanical lifts are handled by the on-site team, who are used to working with residents with many different care needs, even those who wander or sometimes act out physically, and safety and emergency plans are always ready.
Colonial at Miami gives folks many ways to stay active, with daily activities like arts and crafts, games, exercise classes, live theater, afternoon walks, hikes, music, and a busy calendar led by a full-time activity director. There's also religious services, brain fitness classes, lectures, art classes, life-long learning sessions, trips around Miami Gardens, and plenty of on- and offsite outings, plus group recreation like gardening, game nights, story time, and even a residents' music group, so there's no shortage of things to do. The facility has a recreation room, gym, walking paths, library, game room, piano, patio, garden, and both outdoor and indoor areas to gather, and WiFi and cable are in every room for those who like to stay connected. Residents can keep their cat or dog, with some pet care provided, and can smoke outdoors if they want to.
The community helps with laundry, housekeeping, and dry cleaning, and has an on-site beauty salon/barber, pharmacy, plus transportation for medical appointments or outings, and plenty of parking. There's therapy services on-site, covering physical, mental health, occupational, and speech needs, and staff can manage nutrition, hygiene, mobility, and medical visits, with visiting nurses, podiatrists, dentists, and other therapists available. The facility is licensed by Florida, license number 8744, and has flexible, all-inclusive pricing so residents don't have to worry about lots of extra charges.
Colonial at Miami works hard to create a comfortable, safe, and easy life for residents, caring for people with different needs, including those with memory problems like Alzheimer's or dementia, and supporting family visits with special dining rooms for gatherings, so it feels both homey and social, with a caring staff always on hand to help each person as much or as little as they want. The facility's focus is on simple living, day-to-day support, and giving seniors a place to belong, with a real sense of community and a schedule full of choices for everyone.
