Paula's Mansion ALF is a small residential care home for seniors at 13206 SW 218th Terrace in Miami, Florida 33170, licensed under Florida license #11071, and officially managed by Perez, Jover R. The home supports up to six residents in a warm, safe environment, with studio and one-bedroom apartments, in-room pull cords, washers and dryers, and secure keypad entry. Paula's Mansion ALF is also pet-friendly and welcomes residents with pets. Residents get three daily homemade meals, with special diets for diabetes or high blood pressure if needed, and staff help with feeding if required. There's help with daily personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, medication reminders, incontinence support, showering, and even Parkinson's disease support, plus laundry, housekeeping, and maintaining the home and landscaped grounds. The care team offers memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's, with living spaces and routines designed to keep residents from feeling lost or confused, prevent wandering, and make the home easy to navigate. Residents get help with moving about, transfers (including two-person transfers when needed), and bathroom support. The staff build close relationships with residents in a homey, familiar setting, aiming for comfort and dignity every day.
Trained aides offer companionship and help with non-medical needs, and care plans are personalized to each resident. Rehabilitation services like physical therapy are available on-site, and there's a wellness center with programs for daily fitness, a therapy room, and a computer room. Extra amenities include a jacuzzi, sauna or health room, book room, mobile hairdresser visits, games room, access to the arts and crafts area, landscaped gardens, TV room, and porches. Recreation options include scheduled daily fitness classes, massage therapy, music programs, regular creative events, movie nights, and group trips, and there's support for religion and errands. The community provides transportation to doctor's appointments or local outings, and there's an on-site pharmacy, chapel, and regular evening events. Residents can enjoy a fitness area, common kitchen, and large TV screens for shared activities, and there's an emergency response system in each room.
With only six apartments, Paula's Mansion ALF remains quiet and personal, focused on building meaningful connections between seniors and caregivers. There are activities like music therapy, pet therapy, board games, and outdoor relaxation-always adjusted to meet each person's needs and interests. The environment is set up to encourage independence where possible, while offering the support needed for health and safety, and the staff stay up to date on senior care best practices. The care home accepts both long-term and short-term respite stays to give caregivers a break. Apartments can be private or shared, depending on what's available and what a resident prefers. The staff aim to help each person live safely, as independently as possible, and as comfortably as the home will allow, with support for daily activities and a focus on kindness, routine, and gentle care in a familiar neighborhood setting.
