Marilin Alf

    7312 SW 16th St, Miami, FL, 33155
    5.0 · 3 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Immaculate home with excellent care

    I live in this six-resident single-family home and the care is excellent. Two CNAs are on-site 24/7 with attentive, friendly staff and proactive management; they accommodate Spanish-speaking and dementia-care needs. The place is immaculate with a clean smell, daily baths and clean clothes, home-cooked soups, fresh vegetables and nutritious snacks, private rooms, and lively activities (bingo, dancing, visiting musicians, church visits, beautician, Saturday entertainment) that keep residents engaged.

    Pricing

    Schedule a Tour

    Amenities

    5.00 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Small single-family home setting (six residents)
    • Two CNAs on duty 24/7
    • Excellent, attentive care
    • Immaculate cleanliness and clean smell
    • Private resident rooms
    • Home-like atmosphere with great lighting
    • Homecooked meals daily
    • Nutritious options (home-made soups, fresh vegetables, healthy snacks)
    • Daily baths and clean clothes provided
    • Beautician visits on-site
    • Regular entertainment (Saturday entertainment, visiting musicians)
    • Structured activities (bingo, dancing, magazines, puzzles)
    • Church visits and faith-based activities
    • Accommodations for Spanish-speaking residents
    • Dementia care experience and capability
    • Proactive and responsive management

    Cons

    • Some residents have advanced cognitive impairment (not fully mentally present)
    • At least one review did not discuss activities (limited activity detail in one summary)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries is strongly positive, with consistent praise for the quality of direct care, cleanliness, dining, and the small, home-like environment. Reviewers repeatedly highlight that this is a six-resident, single-family home-style setting with two certified nursing assistants available around the clock, which contributes to attentive, individualized care. The staffing level and hands-on attention are emphasized as core strengths, and management is described as proactive, reinforcing the impression of competent oversight.

    Care quality and staff: Multiple summaries point to excellent care delivered by attentive and friendly staff. The presence of two CNAs 24/7 is noted specifically, and reviewers emphasize daily personal care tasks such as baths and clean clothing being reliably provided. Staff cultural and language accommodations are present, with Spanish-speaking residents being specifically mentioned as accommodated. The facility also has experience with dementia care, and staff appear comfortable and practiced supporting residents with cognitive impairment.

    Facilities and environment: The physical environment is described as a small, single-family home with a strong home-like feel. Private rooms and good lighting are highlighted, as is an overall immaculately clean condition with a pleasant, clean smell. Daily thorough cleaning is repeated across reviews, indicating consistent maintenance standards. The small scale (six residents) contributes to the residential feel and likely supports more personal attention and a calmer environment than larger institutional settings.

    Dining and nutrition: Dining is another repeatedly praised area. Reviewers note homecooked meals served daily, with specific mentions of home-made soups, fresh vegetables, and nutritious snacks. The character of meals as home-style and wholesome is a recurrent theme, reinforcing the overall residential atmosphere and attention to residents’ wellbeing.

    Activities and social engagement: Activity programming appears active and varied, with bingo, dancing, magazines, puzzles, visiting musicians, beautician visits, Saturday entertainment, and church visits all listed. Reviewers observe residents being engaged during the day, and the variety of offerings — from social games to live music and spiritual visits — suggests programming designed to meet different interests and levels of ability. One summary, however, did not discuss activities, so activity detail is not uniformly reported across every review.

    Dementia and special-care considerations: Several reviewers mention dementia care directly and note that some residents are 'not completely mentally there,' indicating the presence of residents with significant cognitive impairment. The facility is described as accommodating dementia needs, and the small scale and high staff availability (two CNAs 24/7) appear to support safe, individualized care for these residents. Families seeking dementia-specific supports would likely view the described staffing, daily personal care routines, and activity adaptations favorably.

    Notable patterns and minor concerns: There are very few negative comments in the summaries provided. The principal concern mentioned is the presence of residents with advanced cognitive impairment — a factual characteristic rather than a complaint — which may be an important consideration for prospective residents or families depending on individual preferences and needs. Another minor note is that one review summary did not address activities, which suggests some variability in what reviewers focused on or in the reporting detail; it does not contradict the multiple reports of robust activities elsewhere.

    Conclusion: Synthesizing these summaries, the facility presents as a small, well-run, home-like environment with strong personal care, excellent cleanliness, nutritious homecooked meals, varied activities, and staff experienced in dementia care and able to accommodate Spanish-speaking residents. Proactive management and reliable daily routines (bathing, clean clothing, thorough cleaning) are consistently noted. The main consideration for families is the documented presence of residents with significant cognitive impairment — something the facility appears equipped to manage but which should be discussed with management to confirm fit for any prospective resident. Overall, the reviews convey high satisfaction with care, environment, and programming.

    Location

    Map showing location of Marilin Alf

    About Marilin Alf

    Marilin Alf sits in Coral Terrace, Miami, and offers seniors a small, close-knit assisted living environment where men and women age 55 and older can get around-the-clock care for daily needs like bathing, dressing, medication management, and even blood sugar checks, and you'll find nurses on staff, plus an on-call doctor and nurse, and there are visits from specialists like dentists, podiatrists, speech, physical, and occupational therapists. People with Alzheimer's or dementia can receive memory care in a secure space set up for their safety, with activities to support memory and well-being, and the owner stays hands-on to check that staff are delivering quality care. Marilin Alf provides studio and semi-private rooms along with wheelchair accessible showers, and it has indoor and outdoor spaces for socializing or relaxing. They serve home-cooked, nutritious meals designed by chefs and meal planners, and residents can join activities on site or head out to events or appointments thanks to complimentary transportation. Spanish-speaking caregivers are there, and residents can request help for anything-meals, medication, visits with the podiatrist or dentist, haircuts from the beauty and barber services, and even get hospice and respite care if needed, and there's a strong focus on cleanliness and warmth in the way staff treat everyone. Marilin Alf welcomes pets, and smokers need to know that no smoking is allowed inside any part of the building. There's parking for residents, devotional services, adult day care, and both long-term and short-term stays for those needing skilled nursing or just a break for their caregivers, so whether someone needs a little help with daily life or more advanced support for memory challenges, this community can provide it in a homelike and careful setting.

    People often ask...

    Nearby Communities

    • Exterior view of a large, multi-story yellow and beige building with balconies and a green dome on top, illuminated at dusk with trees in the foreground and city buildings in the background.
      Pricing on request4.8 (214)
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      The Palace at Coral Gables

      1 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
    • Pedestrian-friendly street lined with multi-story residential buildings with ground-floor shops and palm trees under a blue sky.
      Pricing on request4.8 (154)
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Mirabelle

      7400 SW 88th St, Miami, FL, 33156
    • Exterior view of a modern multi-story senior living facility building at dusk with balconies, palm trees, and illuminated lights along the facade and entrance area.
      $5,500+4.5 (114)
      1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Belmont Village Senior Living Fort Lauderdale

      1031 Seminole Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
    • Exterior view of a large, multi-story senior living facility building under a clear blue sky with an American flag on a flagpole in front and a well-maintained grassy lawn surrounding the building.
      $4,350 – $5,655+4.4 (165)
      Semi-private • Studio
      assisted living, memory care

      The Summit of Lakewood Ranch

      11705 Evening Walk Dr, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34211
    • Aerial view of HearthStone at Leesburg senior living facility showing a large, single-story building with multiple wings, surrounded by landscaped gardens, parking lots with cars, and a road on one side. The building has a gray roof and beige walls, with green trees and bushes around the property.
      $2,580 – $4,390+4.4 (64)
      Semi-private
      assisted living, memory care

      HearthStone at Leesburg

      1309 Marlene St, Leesburg, FL, 34748
    • Exterior view of Renaissance on Peachtree, a multi-story building with large windows and a covered entrance. The building is surrounded by trees and greenery under a partly cloudy blue sky.
      $5,300+4.3 (118)
      2 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Renaissance on Peachtree

      3755 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30319

    Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

    1. 362 facilities$4,383/mo
    2. 388 facilities$4,369/mo
    3. 355 facilities$4,389/mo
    4. 351 facilities$4,401/mo
    5. 348 facilities$4,402/mo
    6. 305 facilities$4,455/mo
    7. 296 facilities$4,400/mo
    8. 399 facilities$4,397/mo
    9. 365 facilities$4,477/mo
    10. 284 facilities$4,314/mo
    11. 357 facilities$4,318/mo
    12. 261 facilities$4,386/mo
    © 2025 Mirador Living