The Guardian Elder Care Services, Inc

Pricing

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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

Reviews

5.00·(26)

Overall rating

5
4
3
2
1

Care
4.9
Staff
5.0
Meals
5.0
Amenities
5.0
Value
5.0

Pros

Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
Family-like, home-style atmosphere
Personalized attention and celebration of special occasions
Clean, well-maintained and organized living spaces
Comfortable, welcoming environment
Nutritious, well-regarded meals
Responsive and personable administration
High family satisfaction and strong recommendations
Aesthetic, pleasant common areas

Cons

Limited onsite skilled‑nursing or clinical-service descriptions
Unclear specialized dementia/memory-care programming
Limited detail about breadth of recreational/activity offerings
Potential capacity constraints typical of small home settings
Limited transparency about medication‑management procedures
Operational reliance on specific owner/administrator for responsiveness

Summary of reviews

Reviews portray The Guardian Elder Care Services, Inc. as a small, home‑style facility that emphasizes warm, personalized caregiving. Families repeatedly describe a family-like atmosphere in which residents are treated with affection and respect, staff celebrate birthdays and special dates, and the administrator and owner are visible and engaged. Cleanliness, organization, and an attractive living environment are consistent positive themes; reviewers emphasize that residents appear comfortable and well cared for.

Care quality is characterized in the reviews by attentive, loving staff and individualized attention. The language used indicates strong interpersonal care — staff are described as kind, attentive, and dedicated, and there is substantial gratitude toward caregivers. However, the reviews contain little detail about clinical scope: there is limited information about on-site skilled nursing, 24/7 licensed nursing coverage, or formal clinical oversight. Prospective residents with higher medical or complex care needs should verify clinical capabilities and staffing ratios directly with the provider.

Dining and activities are also noted positively. Meals are described as good and satisfying, and social events such as birthday celebrations are highlighted as important elements of resident life. At the same time, there is limited description of a broad activities program or structured therapeutic programming beyond social and celebratory events. Families who prioritize extensive activity schedules, rehabilitative therapies, or memory-care programs should request written activity calendars and program descriptions.

Facility and environment comments emphasize a clean, orderly, and attractive home-like setting. The small scale appears to contribute to a calm, tranquil atmosphere and close staff–resident relationships. That scale can be an advantage for families seeking a homelike experience but may also imply capacity limits and potential operational constraints typical of smaller facilities.

Management and operations are portrayed positively: administration and ownership are described as responsive and personable. Reviewers express strong overall satisfaction and frequent recommendations. The reviews offer limited operational detail regarding medication-management processes, formal emergency procedures, and specialized clinical services; these are reasonable areas for families to clarify during a tour or pre-admission meeting. Overall, The Guardian Elder Care Services appears well suited for individuals seeking compassionate, home-centered residential care; families should confirm specific clinical, medication, and activity-program capabilities if higher-acuity or specialized needs are present.

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About The Guardian Elder Care Services, Inc

The Guardian Elder Care Services, Inc. has cared for seniors in Miami, Florida, since May 23, 2002, and is set up as a small, licensed facility for up to six residents, so it feels quiet and close-knit, with staff available on site around the clock and a focus on elders who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, moving about, and taking their medicines, but who don't need heavy nursing care. The place handles assisted living and memory care, which means folks living with memory loss or trouble thinking can get help, as can those just needing a hand with meals, medication, and staying safe in a homey environment where safety features like emergency alert systems and prevention of falls and spoiled food are taken seriously. Residents have their own furnished rooms with cable TV, a telephone, and WiFi, and the staff keeps things clean with regular housekeeping and fresh linens, while also handling meal prep using quality ingredients and making sure special diets-like for diabetes or high blood pressure-get proper attention, sometimes serving up home-cooked meals for everybody to share in a dining room. The community encourages people to stay active and socialize through daily planned activities, games, art, music, movie nights, and even pet or music therapy and fitness or workout programs, and you'll see plenty of chances for folks to join in religious services, go on outings, or just spend time in the gardens, fitness room, reading room, sauna, hot tub, or the barber and beauty shop on site. The Guardian Elder Care Services, Inc. supports both long-term and short-term stays, so families can use respite care for temporary help or hospice services when needed, and there's always coordination for rides to doctor visits, errands, and faith-based gatherings, plus help moving in and getting settled. Staff do their best to treat everyone with respect and kindness, working off personalized care plans and making room for independence and dignity while paying strong attention to safety and well-being, and you'll find annual reports and updates filed properly with the State of Florida, showing that the place keeps up with all required rules and licenses under license number 10322, and the whole effort is led by registered agent Olivia Diaz at the 8318 SW 162 PL. Miami address, where a culture of warmth, trust, and compassion runs through daily life.

People often ask...

The Guardian Elder Care Services, Inc offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,084 per month.

The Guardian Elder Care Services, Inc offers assisted living and board and care.

There are 28 photos of The Guardian Elder Care Services, Inc on Mirador.

The full address for this community is 8318 SW 162nd Pl, Miami, FL 33193.

No, The Guardian Elder Care Services, 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.

AHCA file number	11966064
Status	Active
Facility type	Assisted Living Facility
Capacity	6 residents

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Inspection Reports

28

Reports

0

Type A Citations

0

Type B Citations

2

Complaints

13

Years

09 Sept 2026Standard		09 Sept 2026Standard Verified that the deficiencies were corrected during the follow-up survey.
21 May 2026Standard		21 May 2026Standard Identified multiple deficiencies in resident care, medication management, staffing, safety, and record keeping during a survey. Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION Class 2A0053MEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
05 Feb 2026Standard		05 Feb 2026Standard Identified deficiencies in staff training for medication administration, and in both staff and resident records, plus safety-related issues affecting the living environment. A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
19 Feb 2025Monitor		19 Feb 2025Monitor Investigated a generator monitoring deficiency; found it corrected after a revisit.
03 Oct 2024Monitor		03 Oct 2024Monitor Found improper medication storage with unsecured medications and improper disposal practices observed during inspection. Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
04 Jan 2024Standard		04 Jan 2024Standard Identified deficiencies during relicensure survey, which were corrected at the time of the survey.
09 Oct 2023Standard		09 Oct 2023Standard Identified deficiencies in medication records, staff training on medication management, and staffing coverage during night shifts. Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
15 Jun 2022Standard		15 Jun 2022Standard Concluded that the deficiency was corrected during a second biennial survey revisit on 2022-06-15.
19 Apr 2022Standard		19 Apr 2022Standard Identified deficiencies in emergency environmental control planning and its documentation; a detailed plan and fuel/power arrangements were not adequately documented.
07 Feb 2022Standard		07 Feb 2022Standard Found deficiencies in resident care planning for devices prescribed by a physician, nutrition planning, and emergency power/management, including fuel storage and backup power arrangements. Class 3A0033PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS Class 3A0182EMERGENCY MGMT - PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Class 2A0200EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
06 Apr 2021Monitor		06 Apr 2021Monitor Investigation found the COVID-19 monitoring deficiency corrected during a follow-up visit.
18 Feb 2021Monitor		18 Feb 2021Monitor Identified a deficiency in maintaining accurate resident records, including temperature logs, during a COVID-19 monitoring. Class 3A0164RECORDS - INSPECTION AVAILABILITY
06 Nov 2019Standard		06 Nov 2019Standard Concluded that a deficiency was corrected during the review.
11 Jul 2019Standard		11 Jul 2019Standard Concluded deficiencies were corrected during the survey. Class 3A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
11 Jul 2019Standard		11 Jul 2019Standard Found deficiencies related to service scope, space use approvals, and contiguous property requirements. Class 3A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
02 May 2019Standard		02 May 2019Standard Identified deficiencies related to resident rights and health-record accuracy. The findings included a resident restrained with full bed rails and a heavy drawer against the bed, and inaccurate health assessments for two residents. Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES Class 4CZ824RIGHT OF INSPECTION; INSPECTION REPORTS
19 Feb 2019Standard		19 Feb 2019Standard Identified that three residents were not notified in writing about the Emergency Power Plan implementation. Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT Class 3A0200EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
27 Jun 2018Monitor		27 Jun 2018Monitor Found no deficiencies.
24 Apr 2018Monitor		24 Apr 2018Monitor Identified deficiencies in medication records and medication labeling/orders during a wellness monitoring survey. Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
24 Apr 2018Complaint		24 Apr 2018Complaint Found deficiencies identified during a wellness monitoring follow-up survey after a complaint.
31 Jan 2018Complaint		31 Jan 2018Complaint Identified deficiencies related to background screening and staff records. Class 3A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT Class 4CZ813RESULTS OF SCREENING & NOTIFICATION IN FILE Class 4CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
31 Jan 2018Standard		31 Jan 2018Standard Investigated an allegation that medications were administered by unlicensed staff; found deficiencies in medication administration and uncorrected deficiencies in pharmacy and dietary practices.
14 Aug 2017Standard		14 Aug 2017Standard Investigated deficiencies in health assessments and medication administration, including failure to reflect changes in condition and to ensure licensed staff administer medications. Class 3A0058PHARMACY & DIETARY; UNCORRECTED DEFICIENCIES
27 Jun 2017Standard		27 Jun 2017Standard Found deficiencies in health assessment accuracy, staffing documentation, and medication administration practices. Class 3A0053MEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
04 Apr 2017Standard		04 Apr 2017Standard Identified deficiencies in staffing, training, records, and background screening, including failures to update logs, maintain attestations, and comply with licensing capacity. Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN Class 3A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS Class 3A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF Class 4CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE Class 4CZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES Class 4CZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION Class 4CZ828ADMINISTRATIVE FINES; VIOLATIONS
04 Feb 2015Standard		04 Feb 2015Standard Found no deficiencies.
18 Jun 2013Standard		18 Jun 2013Standard Verified that previously cited deficiencies were corrected during the revisit, indicating substantial compliance.
15 Apr 2013Standard		15 Apr 2013Standard Identified deficiencies in required records and in annual fire safety inspection compliance. Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY

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