The Residences at Miami is an assisted living community in Kendall West, Miami, and it serves up to 155 residents in a four-story building designed by a well-known South Florida architect, with lots of natural light and comfortable spaces where people can sit together or find a quiet spot if they'd rather, and it's fully licensed under Florida License #12782, so everything follows the right rules. Each studio and one-bedroom residence is roomy, has a private bathroom that's ADA-compliant, a kitchenette, a TV with basic cable, a telephone line, and air conditioning, and the whole place has fast Wi-Fi, which is nice for people who want to stay in touch or enjoy their shows and games. The building has an on-site doctor's office, a nurse station, a health and wellness center, its own pharmacy, and an emergency alert system in every room and bathroom to make sure help gets there quickly if there's a need, which does give people and their families a sense of comfort. Residents who need help with things like bathing, dressing, taking medicine, or getting around have staff available 24 hours a day, and the staff also assist with coordinating medical, dental, and other appointments, making things a bit less stressful for everyone. There's daily housekeeping, laundry service, a move-in coordination team to help people settle, and all-inclusive living options, so folks don't have to worry about juggling a bunch of bills or chores.
There's plenty to do here with bingo, art classes, music rooms, a movie theater, an activities center, a library, and a computer area, with scheduled daily events and community-sponsored trips for those who like outings. People who like gardening have a community garden to dig into, and there are fitness rooms with treadmills and NuSteps, walking paths around the grounds, and a wellness center that helps keep folks moving. A beauty and barber shop lets residents keep up their hair, and the spa and sauna room is a spot to relax. Food is a big deal in this community, as a professional chef makes healthy, good food with special diets in mind, and there's a dining room people enjoy together or café-style service for a change of pace, while snacks and drinks are available pretty much all the time. The Residences at Miami provides different room options-private, semi-private, and studios-so people can choose whatever feels right.
Residents can use chauffeured transportation to get around Miami for shopping, entertainment, and dining, and there's parking for those with cars. The building itself stands out because it's LEED®-certified, storm-safe, has a back-up generator, and incorporates safety features everywhere. For people who need it, there are memory care services designed for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and home care options with trained aides for those who want to stay at home for a while. The community has ties to Florida International University, the University of Miami, and Miami-Dade College, which means there's a teaching focus for those interested, and it's known for programs that help people feel connected-physically, mentally, and emotionally-and the staff has earned praise and awards for their kindness and helpfulness. What people talk about most seems to be the friendly, helpful team, the wide range of activities, and the way folks feel supported and encouraged to be as independent as they can, and that's no small thing for older residents who want some support but still want to feel a sense of freedom and connection.
