Buddy's Place

    229 Laurel Way, Miami Springs, FL 33166

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      Buddy's Place is located at 229 Laurel Way, Miami Springs, FL, 33166.

      About Buddy's Place

      Buddy's Place sits at 229 Laurel Way in Miami Springs, Florida, and has been helping older adults since 2010, working under Florida state license #11626 with an NPI number of 1689986242, and when you come here, you'll find a community that offers a mix of care and support types including assisted living, independent living, and nursing home services, all in one organization. Residents can get help with everyday activities like bathing, meal preparation, and housekeeping, and those who need extra medical attention find specialized care too, such as memory care for dementia, diabetic care, incontinence care, ambulatory care, and non-ambulatory care, and since the staff maintain a low resident-to-staff ratio, folks receive more personal attention in a small and cozy setting. People come to Buddy's Place for different reasons, and some might live more independently, while others take advantage of board and care home features or more advanced nursing and custodial help as needs change. The organization operates several unique homes with names like Morningside Manor & Villa Adult Care, Oasis Home For the Elderly, Villa Blanca ALF, and Princess Gardens ALF, each with its own features, though they all keep a family-friendly and community-focused feel. Activities take place throughout the week to give residents chances to interact, while room amenities and meal services cater to comfort, and staff members often speak Spanish, which helps many residents feel more at home. There's a secured area for memory care, so people with Alzheimer's or other memory concerns stay safe, and everything's designed to support holistic well-being, which means looking after both physical needs and emotional health, keeping an eye on safety and comfort. Weekly and weekend service hours help cover different routines for residents and families, and caregiver support services offer advice or even free consultations if families have questions about long-term care choices, with local expert advisors to guide that process. The organization encourages social involvement, and many families like how the environment promotes kindness along with practical help for older people who may not need 24-hour skilled nursing, but can't live alone safely. Buddy's Place uses an online review and rating system so others can share feedback about their experiences, and the location puts it within reach of more community options in 15, 30, and 60-mile areas, allowing families to explore different living arrangements close by, with the whole idea focused on creating a warm, safe, and attentive place for seniors to live as independently as possible but still get the care they need.

      People often ask...

      Buddy's Place offers board and care.

      The full address for this community is 229 Laurel Way, Miami Springs, FL 33166.

      No, Buddy's Place 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 number11967565
      StatusClosed
      Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
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      Inspection Reports

      12

      Reports

      0

      Type A Citations

      0

      Type B Citations

      2

      Complaints

      14

      Years

      24 Jul 2014Standard
      Found no deficiencies; previously cited issues were corrected on the day of the revisit.
      03 Jun 2014Standard
      Found deficiencies in resident planning documentation and staff training records; required plans and education documentation were missing or incomplete.
      • Class 3A0080TRAINING - CORE & COMPETENCY TEST
      • Class 3A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
      • Class 3AL241LMH - RECORDS
      03 Jun 2014Monitor
      Verified no deficiencies found during the follow-up visit.
      20 Mar 2014Monitor
      Found deficiencies in staff training on medication assistance and first aid, and gaps in supervision when staff were left alone with residents.
      • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
      • Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
      • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
      31 Oct 2013Complaint
      Investigated a state complaint survey revisit and found that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit.
      31 Oct 2013Monitor
      Found no deficiencies during the ECC monitoring survey.
      31 Oct 2013Monitor
      Found no deficiencies after a follow-up ECC monitoring survey conducted on 10/31/2013; previously cited deficiencies were found corrected on the day of the revisit.
      12 Aug 2013Monitor
      Identified deficiencies in required administrator training; failed to obtain the mandated continuing education hours every two years.
      • Class 3AE210ECC - TRAINING
      12 Aug 2013Complaint
      Investigated a complaint alleging medication management and staffing deficiencies; identified multiple deficiencies in medication administration, storage, records, labeling, and staff training.
      • Class 3A0007ADMISSIONS - CRITERIA
      • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
      • Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
      • Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
      • Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
      • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
      • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
      • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
      • Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
      30 Apr 2013Monitor
      Found no deficiencies during the ECC monitoring survey.
      31 Jan 2013Monitor
      Found no deficiencies during the ECC monitoring survey conducted on January 31, 2013.
      18 Jun 2012Standard
      Verified that previously cited deficiencies were corrected during the revisit.
      • A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
      • AE203ECC - STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

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