University Health & Rehabilitation Center, also known as University Plaza Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, sits at 724 NW 19th St. in Miami, FL and offers many care options for seniors, ranging from short-term and rehabilitative care after surgery or hospitalization, to long-term skilled nursing, memory care, and hospice care. The place is part of a larger group of facilities in South Florida, including locations in Miami, North Miami, Miami Beach, and Margate, and ties in with centers like Aventura Rehab & Nursing Center and The Sands at South Beach Care Center. You'll find both private and semi-private rooms with bathrooms, cable TV, kitchens, air conditioning, telephones, and Wi-Fi, while the common areas include a gallery view, a restaurant-style dining area offering allergy-sensitive and diabetes menus, a beauty salon, a library, a computer corner, and a movie theater. The community supports seniors with personal care and mobility help, assistance with bathing and dressing, medication management, and emergency alert systems, aiming for both comfort and safety around the clock.
The staff provides 24-hour skilled nursing and a wide range of therapies-physical, occupational, speech-and uses state-of-the-art equipment like a therapy pool with an underwater treadmill and the Tibion™ Bionic Leg, plus a modern therapy gym with a treadmill, balance board, and stair climber with handrails to help with rehabilitation and recovery. There are programs dedicated to cardiac recovery, advanced wound care, dialysis, post-stroke treatment, trach care, pulmonary care, neuropsychology with cognitive therapy, sports medicine rehabilitation, and IV therapy. The center includes a special memory care unit for people with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Seniors can enjoy a wellness gym, hydrotherapy pool, outdoor walking paths, a garden, daily activities, fitness programs, outings, music and arts rooms, and a swimming pool, all built to support social interaction and healthy routines.
Laundry, housekeeping, transportation, and parking make everyday life more manageable. The Wellness Pavilion's available to both residents and the local community, offering preventative rehabilitation programs and equipment to encourage active lifestyles and reduce injury risk. The staff assists with move-in coordination, family support, discharge planning, and offers supportive services for IV therapy, nutrition, and enteral feeding when necessary. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, making access to care possible for more people. The environment inside feels bright, welcoming, and safe, with luxury semi-private suites and private rooms offering space for relaxation and recovery, and a schedule of recreational activities that encourage engagement and well-being. This center aims for each resident to receive personalized attention from people who value creating supportive and close-knit relationships between seniors, their families, staff, and the local community.
