Assisted living · Miami-Dade County
Assisted Living in Kendall, FL
No assisted living facility in Florida's records uses Kendall as its mailing city. Facilities nearby usually carry a neighboring city's name. We list the closest ones, and your local advisor can help you choose among them.
Assisted living near Kendall
Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration listed no assisted living facility with a Kendall mailing address and a status of "Licensed" or "In review" on October 30, 2026 [1]. That is common for unincorporated communities and small towns, where addresses carry a neighboring city's name.
Closest facilities in the state's records
The 10 closest state-listed assisted living facilities, within about 2 miles of Kendall's center [2].
| Facility (as licensed) | Address | Distance* | Licensed beds | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I & R Senior Care LLC License renewal in review | 9700 SW 106th Ct, Miami, FL 33176 | 1.0 mi | 6 | AHCA profile |
| Kendall ALF II LLC | 10230 SW 91st St, Miami, FL 33176 | 1.1 mi | 6 | AHCA profile |
| Blaize ALF Solutions, LLC | 11520 SW 108 Ave, Miami, FL 33176 | 1.1 mi | 6 | AHCA profile |
| Galloway Adult Care Inc License renewal in review | 10740 SW 87th Ave, Miami, FL 33176 | 1.2 mi | 6 | AHCA profile |
| Granny's Garden Home ALF, LLC | 11173 SW 112 Terrace, Miami, FL 33176 | 1.3 mi | 6 | AHCA profile |
| Elpa Home Care Center License renewal in review | 9950 SW 83rd St, Miami, FL 33173 | 1.5 mi | 6 | AHCA profile |
| Sunset Gardens Care LLC License renewal in review | 8100 SW 95 Court, Miami, FL 33173 | 1.7 mi | 6 | AHCA profile |
| A Garden of Hope Assisted Living, Inc | 8730 SW 127 Terr, Miami, FL 33176 | 1.7 mi | 6 | AHCA profile |
| Balbina Home Care Inc | 10115 S.W. 77 Drive, Miami, FL 33173 | 1.8 mi | 6 | AHCA profile |
| Negrin Home Inc, The | 11631 SW 100 St, Miami, FL 33176 | 1.9 mi | 6 | AHCA profile |
License renewal in review 4 of these facilities show the status "In review" on their AHCA FloridaHealthFinder profile as of October 30, 2026. That is the state's listed status on the day we pulled the data; it usually means a license renewal is being processed. It is not a rating. Select the badge to open the AHCA profile and check the current status.
*Straight-line distance from the Census Bureau's internal point for the city or community to the facility's mapped address on its state profile. Driving distance will be longer.
How we built this list. We pulled every facility in AHCA's assisted living directory for Miami-Dade County, opened each state profile, and kept those with the status "Licensed" or "In review." Facilities shown as "In review" carry a License renewal in review label: that is the state's listed status on October 30, 2026, usually a renewal being processed, and the badge links to the AHCA profile. Mailing cities don't follow city limits. Statuses change, so confirm on FloridaHealthFinder; your advisor will too.
What the state profiles say about the 10 facilities above
Facility-reported fields on each FloridaHealthFinder profile [1], as of October 30, 2026. Specialty licenses: 0 ECC, 0 LNS, 5 LMH. 4 show license renewal in review.
What assisted living costs in Kendall
The best public benchmark for South Florida is CareScout's annual Cost of Care Survey. For 2025, the monthly median for assisted living in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area was $5,617 (about $67,404 a year), close to the Florida median and below the national one [3].
| Type of care | South Florida area* | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living (one-bedroom, private pay) | $5,617 | $5,610 | $6,200 |
| In-home care, non-medical (44 hours a week) | $5,339 | $6,101 | $6,673 |
| Adult day health care | $1,625 | $1,625 | $2,058 |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $10,646 | $10,342 | $9,581 |
| Nursing home, private room | $12,877 | $12,167 | $10,798 |
*CareScout's "Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach" area, which covers Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. CareScout does not publish a separate figure for Kendall. Survey responses were collected July–November 2025. A median is a midpoint, not a quote: half of the providers surveyed charged more and half charged less.
What moves the price: the level of care (many communities add fees as help with bathing, dressing, or medication grows), apartment size, one-time move-in fees, and what's bundled. See assisted living costs in South Florida and ways families pay.
Seniors in Kendall, by the numbers
Kendall is an unincorporated community in Miami-Dade County, counted separately by the Census Bureau. It has 79,562 residents, and 20.6% of them are 65 or older, higher than the county as a whole (16.9%) [4]. Among the 69 cities and communities we cover in Miami-Dade County, it ranks #4 by number of residents aged 65+. About 16% of its 65+ residents are 85 or older.
Local notes from your advisor Advisor to write
[Firsthand notes on Kendall: which communities families ask about, how traffic and bridges affect visiting, which are close to the hospitals Mom's doctors use, and what has changed recently. Written by the advisor who serves this area.]
What to look for when you tour
- Check the license first. Confirm the current status and any specialty licenses on FloridaHealthFinder, and read the latest inspection reports. If a renewal is in review, ask the administrator about it.
- Ask about hurricane plans. Where does power come from in an outage, what does the generator run, and where do residents go in an evacuation?
- Ask who's on duty overnight. Nurse availability ranges from 24-hour staff to part-time or none. Of the 10 facilities above, 3 report 24-hour nurse availability.
- Listen for Mom's language. Ask which caregivers speak it on each shift, not just whether someone on staff does.
- Plan for what's next. Ask what happens if Mom's needs grow. Does the community hold ECC or LNS licenses, or would she need to move?
Tour with someone who's been there
Duis books the visits, comes with you (or brings you along on video), and tells you what they've seen over time.
Florida assisted living rules, in brief
In Florida, assisted living facilities (ALFs) are licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Besides the standard license, a facility can hold specialty licenses that allow more care [5]:
- Extended congregate care (ECC): more nursing and support services, so residents can stay as their needs grow.
- Limited nursing services (LNS): certain nursing tasks provided by licensed nurses.
- Limited mental health (LMH): for residents who live with a mental health condition.
Hurricane season and backup power. Florida requires every assisted living facility to have an alternate power source and enough fuel to keep indoor temperatures at or below 81°F for at least 96 hours after losing power. Facilities with 16 or fewer beds must keep 48 hours of fuel on site, and larger ones 72 hours [6]. Ask to see the generator, what it powers, and the evacuation plan.
Florida also created a separate memory care services license in 2026; AHCA must adopt its rules by June 1, 2027 [7]. Residents have rights under Florida law, including at least 45 days' notice before a facility can relocate or discharge them in most cases [8]. Know Mom's rights.
Questions families ask about assisted living in Kendall
Is there assisted living in Kendall?
No assisted living facility in the state's records used Kendall as its mailing city on October 30, 2026. The closest we found is I & R Senior Care LLC, about 1.0 miles away (straight line). The table above lists the nearest facilities from the state's records.
How much does assisted living cost in Kendall?
CareScout's 2025 survey puts the monthly median for assisted living at $5,617 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, compared with $5,610 for Florida and $6,200 nationally. CareScout doesn't publish a figure for Kendall alone. Your advisor can tell you what specific communities charge, including care-level fees.
Do any assisted living facilities near Kendall offer memory care?
Of the 10 facilities listed on this page, 1 report a memory care program on their state profile. That's a facility-reported field, not a license. Florida's new memory care license takes effect after AHCA adopts rules, due by June 1, 2027. See our memory care guide.
What does "License renewal in review" mean?
It means the facility's FloridaHealthFinder profile showed the status "In review" on October 30, 2026, the day we pulled the data. For facilities in our area, that usually reflects a license renewal being processed. It isn't a rating. Select the badge to open the AHCA profile and see the current status.
How do I check whether an assisted living facility is licensed?
Search the facility by name on FloridaHealthFinder (quality.healthfinder.fl.gov). The profile shows license status, expiration date, licensed beds, specialty licenses, and inspection history. Your advisor checks license status before recommending any community. Step-by-step guide.
Can I tour Kendall communities if I live out of state?
Yes. Your advisor can walk a community with you on a live video call, asking your questions on the spot, so you can narrow the list before you fly in. Many families save the in-person trip for the final choice or for move-in day. How video tours work.
What does a local advisor cost?
Nothing. A Move for Mom's help is at no cost to your family. Here's how we're paid.
Sources
- Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), FloridaHealthFinder assisted living facility directory and individual facility profiles. https://quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/Facility-Provider/ALF?type=0. Retrieved October 30, 2026. Facilities shown had the status "Licensed" or "In review" on their state profile that day; "In review" facilities are labeled.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (city, community, and ZCTA internal points), used for straight-line distances. census.gov gazetteer files.
- CareScout (a Genworth company), 2025 Cost of Care Survey: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, Florida, and national medians. https://www.carescout.com/cost-of-care. Methodology: https://assets.carescout.com/x/e3933bfcf1/131168.pdf. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, Table B01001 (Sex by Age). Summary file. Estimates are subject to margins of error.
- Florida Statutes §429.07, License required; fee; license categories. flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/429.07.
- Florida Administrative Code Rule 59A-36.025, Emergency environmental control for assisted living facilities. flrules.org; AHCA generator safety brochure: ahca.myflorida.com.
- Florida Statutes §429.076, Memory care services license (created by CS/CS/SB 1404, ch. 2026-102, approved May 22, 2026). flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/429.076; flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1404.
- Florida Statutes §429.28, Resident bill of rights. flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/429.28.
A Move for Mom is not a licensed health care provider and does not own or operate any facility listed here. Listings come from public state records and are not endorsements, rankings, or paid placements. License statuses are as listed by AHCA on October 30, 2026 and can change; confirm details with the facility and with AHCA. Cost figures are survey medians, not quotes.