Macarena Assisted Living Facility, Inc

    8000 SW 88th St, Miami, FL 33156
    • Assisted Living

    Ambiente amoroso y personal atento

    Estoy muy a gusto con el ambiente amoroso y acogedor; el personal demuestra un cuidado atento y verdadero hacia los residentes adultos mayores. En general, muy satisfecho, aunque hay espacio para pequeños ajustes.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.00·(4)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      1.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Affectionate, family-style atmosphere
    • Resident-centered focus on older adults
    • Welcoming and cozy environment
    • Personalized, compassionate attention

    Cons

    • Cleanliness and sanitation management gaps in common and exterior areas
    • Deferred building and grounds maintenance
    • Pest-control and waste-management deficiencies
    • Insufficient disaster preparedness and backup power/HVAC systems
    • Gaps in staff conduct, supervision, and responsiveness
    • Fire-safety and emergency-incident risk-management weaknesses
    • Inadequate recreational-area and pool upkeep
    • Code compliance and regulatory-conformance issues

    Summary of reviews

    The review content for this assisted living facility describes a mix of interpersonal strengths and significant operational concerns. Positively, reviewers emphasize an affectionate, welcoming environment with a clear focus on serving older adults; language about warmth and individualized attention suggests that residents may receive compassionate one-to-one interactions and a homelike atmosphere. These social and relational qualities are an important asset for prospective residents seeking emotional support and a cozy setting.

    At the same time, multiple operational issues emerge as recurring themes. Facility-level sanitation and cleanliness management appear inconsistent, with specific references to problems in both interior and exterior areas. Building- and grounds-maintenance deficiencies are described, including temporary roof coverings, deteriorating outbuildings, and overgrown trees; these conditions can affect resident comfort and the integrity of the physical plant. Linked to maintenance shortfalls are pest-control and waste-management deficiencies that warrant verification of active remediation plans and service contracts.

    Emergency preparedness and safety are notable areas of concern. The absence of a reliable backup power source and reports of prolonged outages during high-risk weather seasons point to insufficient contingency planning for HVAC and power-dependent care needs. Untrimmed trees contributing to power interruptions and mentions of recurring emergency responses (including fire-related rescues) suggest gaps in fire-safety and emergency-incident risk management. Together, these issues may lead to periods when residents experience reduced environmental comfort and delayed attention to care needs.

    Staffing and supervision issues are also raised. While interpersonal warmth is highlighted, other comments indicate lapses in staff attentiveness and conduct during operational disruptions; examples referenced behaviors inconsistent with direct care priorities. These observations imply potential weaknesses in supervision, staffing practices, or training that could affect responsiveness, especially during emergencies or service interruptions.

    Information about dining and structured activities is limited in the available summaries. The facility’s described warm atmosphere implies opportunities for social engagement and personalized care, but the condition of recreational amenities (for example, pool maintenance shortcomings) suggests that program quality and leisure-area safety should be directly assessed. Prospective families should request details on meal plans, dietary accommodations, activity schedules, and how meal and activity continuity are maintained during outages or other disruptions.

    Management and regulatory oversight merit careful review. Mentions of code compliance issues and recurring infrastructure problems indicate a need to examine inspection records, corrective-action histories, and current maintenance contracts. Before making decisions, families should conduct an in-person visit, observe cleanliness and odors, ask for documentation of recent inspections, pest-control logs, generator and HVAC maintenance records, staffing ratios and training programs, emergency and hurricane plans, and policies addressing staff conduct and supervision. These checks will help reconcile the facility’s positive interpersonal environment with the operational weaknesses identified in the reviews.

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    Location

    Map showing location of Macarena Assisted Living Facility, Inc

    Macarena Assisted Living Facility, Inc is located at 8000 SW 88th St, Miami, FL, 33156.

    About Macarena Assisted Living Facility, Inc

    Macarena Assisted Living Facility, Inc, sits in Miami, Florida, and gives care to seniors who need a little help with everyday life, so you'll find friendly staff always around, and even though the building once had a roof covered with a tarp and a shed in the yard and you might spot a washing machine set up outdoors, folks say the place feels loving and the staff seem joyful and kind, not only with residents but with visitors too, which is nice because it matters who's taking care of you at this stage in life. The community only opens Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and keeps closed on weekends, which is something to remember. It's small, with only six licensed beds, and it gets a reputation score of 3.4 stars, so it's probably not fancy, but residents can get help with daily things like bathing, dressing, and managing their medicines, and there's always staff on hand, including people trained for special needs like diabetes or Parkinson's care.

    There's a focus on keeping people connected with activities for the mind, body, and spirit, from off-site devotional gatherings to games and walking paths among the trees, and folks can have small pets, which some people love for company. Seniors live in private or shared rooms and eat three meals a day that aim to be nourishing, and staff take care of housekeeping and laundry, even though the washer's outside. Residents can use indoor areas, and even have high-definition TVs, computer and internet access, and a beauty shop. Transportation is available to shops and medical appointments, and there's security, pharmacy support, and options for communal dining or a private bistro meal. Medical care includes diabetic care, incontinence and lifting assistance, as well as plans tailored for personal needs, but the place doesn't take Medicare except in very special circumstances. Macarena Assisted Living Facility, Inc, got recognition like the Best of Senior Living and the Best of Senior Living All Star Award, but most people care more that it's quiet, has trees outside, and offers peace of mind to families. The business keeps active in its records and has been around since 2015 under Florida license #12764, with ROCIO HEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. overseeing things, so everyone knows who's responsible, which matters if you want to ask questions or make sure the place stays on track for your loved one.

    People often ask...

    Macarena Assisted Living Facility, Inc offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 8000 SW 88th St, Miami, FL 33156.

    No, Macarena Assisted Living Facility, Inc 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.

    License number11968918
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity6 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    26

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    11

    Years

    16 Sept 2024Standard
    Found deficiencies corrected at the time of the survey.
    • A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
    02 May 2024Standard
    Investigation found multiple deficiencies related to licensure compliance, resident rights, staffing, medication management, dietary services, and resident records.
    • Class 3A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    • Class 3A0085TRAINING - NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICE
    • Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    • A0040RESIDENT EDUCATION- VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM (V
    • A0300FACILITY CLOSURE
    • A0050MEDICATION - SELF ADMINISTERED MEDICATIONS
    • A0058PHARMACY & DIETARY; UNCORRECTED DEFICIENCIES
    • A0182EMERGENCY MGMT - PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
    11 Sept 2023Monitor
    Found deficiencies corrected during a follow-up monitoring visit on 2023-09-11.
    • A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
    16 Jun 2023Monitor
    Identified deficiencies in residents' rights and personal affairs, as well as in dietary services, including failure to maintain an adequate emergency food supply and to follow prescribed diets.
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
    16 Jun 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies identified following a complaint investigation conducted 06/14/2023 through 06/16/2023.
    09 Feb 2023Monitor
    Found deficiencies in medication records and maintenance of the living environment, including a broken toilet and other systems not kept in good repair.
    • Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
    • Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    01 Aug 2022Standard
    Found no deficiencies. A revisit confirmed the prior deficiency had been corrected during the survey.
    23 May 2022Standard
    Investigated deficiencies in record-keeping and health assessments; found that a health assessment for one resident was not accurate and resident records were not fully maintained on-site.
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    14 Sept 2020Monitor
    Investigated a COVID-19 infection control and generator assessment conducted on 09/14/2020 and found no deficiencies.
    • A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
    14 Sept 2020Standard
    Concluded that deficiencies were corrected during the survey conducted on 2020-09-14.
    • A0001DEFINITIONS
    07 Jan 2020Standard
    Investigated deficiencies in medication self-administration support and required staff training; unsafe practices and documentation gaps were found.
    • A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • AL243LMH - TRAINING
    07 Nov 2019Standard
    Identified deficiencies in medication administration, staff training, and resident records, indicating noncompliance with state rules.
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • Class 3A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    • Class 3AL243LMH - TRAINING
    23 Jan 2019Standard
    Investigated a standard biennial third revisit monitoring survey; found no deficiencies.
    18 Sept 2018Expansion
    Found no deficiencies at the time of the survey.
    19 Jul 2018Expansion
    Identified deficiencies in administrator supervision, medication training documentation, the approval of space changes, and adverse incident reporting.
    • Class 3A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS
    • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    19 Jul 2018Standard
    Identified deficiencies cited related to staffing standards for administrators during a change of ownership survey.
    15 May 2018Complaint
    Identified deficiencies cited during a complaint survey related to the Change of Ownership.
    08 May 2018Expansion
    Investigated deficiencies in health assessments, weight-change communications, and supervision, and found lapses in medication administration, storage, and safety of the living environment.
    • Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    • Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
    • Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • Class 3A0031RESIDENT CARE - THIRD PARTY SERVICES
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
    • Class 3A0151PHYSICAL PLANT - EXISTING FACILITIES
    • Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    • Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
    • A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    08 May 2018Monitor
    Identified deficiencies during a fourth follow-up after a Change of Ownership survey; the follow-up concluded on 2018-05-08.
    08 May 2018Standard
    Found deficiencies in staffing standards due to inadequate supervision by an administrator and failure to appoint a qualified manager.
    29 Jan 2018Standard
    Found deficiencies in staffing oversight and emergency planning, including failure to appoint a manager and to obtain emergency plan approval.
    • Class 3A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS
    • Class 3A0181EMERGENCY PLAN APPROVAL
    • Class 4CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    14 Aug 2017Monitor
    Determined that one resident did not meet admission criteria; observed multiple staff assist with transferring a non-ambulatory resident who was starting hospice.
    • Class 3A0007ADMISSIONS - CRITERIA
    • A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    25 May 2017Monitor
    Identified deficiencies in updating health assessments, staffing practices, and resident care supervision.
    • Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
    • Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS
    03 Mar 2017Monitor
    Identified multiple deficiencies including sleeping in common areas, missing staff records and logs, and unlicensed activity.
    • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    • Class 3A0151PHYSICAL PLANT - EXISTING FACILITIES
    • Class 4A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
    • Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
    • Class 4AZ813RESULTS OF SCREENING & NOTIFICATION IN FILE
    • Class 4AZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
    • A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS
    03 Aug 2016Monitor
    Found deficiencies in staffing documentation and unlicensed operation at a separate site.
    • Class 3A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS
    • Class 4AZ827UNLICENSED ACTIVITY
    23 Oct 2015Initial
    Found no deficiencies during the initial licensure survey; recommended a standard license with a capacity of 6 beds and a Limited Mental Health component.

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