Preferred Care at Home of South Miami provides in-home care services in Coral Gables, Florida and throughout Miami-Dade County, serving seniors who wish to age in place within their own residences. The agency has operated since 1984 and offers personal care assistance, companionship, homemaker services, and specialized memory care for older adults managing Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.
The company's caregivers assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and toileting, along with medication reminders and personal hygiene support. Homemaker services encompass meal preparation, laundry management, and errands throughout South Miami, Coral Gables, and surrounding neighborhoods. Companion care pairs seniors with caregivers for genuine conversation and emotional support, with opportunities for local outings such as walks through Dante Fascell Park or attendance at community activities like Mahjong nights in Coconut Grove.
Preferred Care at Home employs a seven-step caregiver screening process that includes background checks, skills assessments, and personality evaluation to match caregivers based on compatibility rather than availability. The team includes CNA and HHA professionals. The agency offers flexible scheduling options starting at 4-5 hour minimums, respite care, 24-hour live-in care for around-the-clock support, and post-hospital discharge transition assistance. They coordinate with hospice providers for end-of-life care and support, and partner with PocketRN through Medicare's GUIDE Program to provide eligible families with a care navigator and 24-hour care team access at no cost.
The South Miami office serves families throughout Miami-Dade County, from Coral Gables to Coconut Grove and Pinecrest, with attention to regional challenges such as heat safety, dehydration risk during humid summers, and transportation logistics in heavy Miami traffic. The agency emphasizes local ownership and accountability, with a clinical approach to care planning that considers the whole person rather than task-based assistance alone.
