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Bay Oaks

435 Northeast 34th Street, Miami, FL

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

4.34 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Bay Oaks

Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence is an open secret in senior living! — We are a designated Historic site by The City of Miami and a nonprofit community. Our building is tucked beneath sweeping oak trees in the heart of Miami. Since 1947, Bay Oaks has been a place where neighbors become friends, staff feel like extended family, and daily life unfolds with the ease and warmth of a true home. Set on two acres of gardens and historic architecture, Bay Oaks offers a peaceful, old-Miami setting where residents gather on breezy porches, share meals in intimate dining rooms, and enjoy the simple pleasure of knowing the people around them. With space for just 32 residents, every face is familiar and every voice is recognized. Our long-tenured care team is central to that sense of community. Their consistency, kindness, and presence create a foundation of trust that allows residents to feel safe, supported, and genuinely known. Care is personal, not rushed; conversations are unhurried; and relationships grow naturally over time. All rooms are private and all-inclusive, with no entrance fees or long-term contracts. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, daily housekeeping, medication supervision, and a full calendar of cultural, social, and wellness activities — many of them shaped by resident personal interests and individual traditions. Located near the Miami Art Center and within easy reach of Jackson Memorial and Mount Sinai, Bay Oaks blends history, beauty, and heartfelt community into a welcoming home. It’s a place where people look out for one another, celebrate together, and live surrounded by nature, culture, and genuine connection. Schedule your free tour of the grounds, rooms, and services at Bay Oaks today. You will meet personally with the administrator, who can help you best understand your options.

Family and resident feedback

4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

We love Bay Oaks!

My father has been a resident of Bay Oaks for several years. The care he has received has been consistently phenomenal. My father greatly benefits from being part of such an exceptional and supportive community. The staff never fails to keep my father active, engaged and safe. I highly recommend Bay Oaks!

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you so much for sharing these kind words about your father’s experience at Bay Oaks. It means a great deal to our staff to know he has felt supported, engaged, and well cared for over the years. We work hard to create a warm and attentive community. Hearing that your dad continues to benefit from it is truly rewarding and encouraging. We’re grateful for your trust and honored to be part of his life at Bay Oaks. Dorian

March 25, 2026
AnonymousMarch 19, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Caring home for loved ones

My mother has been living at Bay Oaks for over two years. We have been very pleased with the knowledgeable and caring staff, and the other friendly residents have also made it a pleasure for my mother to stay there. We appreciate the smaller number of residents compared to some other assisted living facilities. The environment is clean and private. My mother enjoys walking in the garden. I would not hesitate to recommend Bay Oaks.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you so much for sharing your kind words. It has been our privilege to care for your mother over these past two years, and we’re truly grateful for your trust. Bay Oaks takes great pride in creating a warm, attentive environment where every resident feels known and supported, and it means a great deal to hear that reflected in your experience. She is an example for all the residents to get daily exercise! We’re especially glad your she enjoys the garden and finds peace her daily walks. She always has a warm smile and brings joy to each person she greets! Thank you again for your recommendation and for being part of the Bay Oaks family. We’re honored to continue caring for your mother.

March 6, 2026
AnnmarieFebruary 26, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Would recommend it

Our loved one is perfectly happy at Bay Oaks, everyone there is so friendly. She is really enjoying the meals and dining and we know she is being well taken care of.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you so much for sharing your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your loved one is happy at Bay Oaks and feels surrounded by kind and caring people. Knowing she enjoys the meals crafted by our Chef—and that you feel confident in the care she receives—means so much to us. We’re also proud to offer a full calendar of weekly activities that keep our residents engaged and active, including Friday Social, yoga, strength training, arts and crafts, baking with Joy, bingo, pasta-making, baking cookies and cakes, and outings. Recently we went to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Nature Center for picnic lunch and experienced real Florida. And we’re always adding more to keep things fresh and fun. Thank you again for your trust. It’s truly our privilege to care for her and to have your family as part of the Bay Oaks community

September 22, 2021
anonymousSeptember 21, 2021

★★★★★

Positive

Bay Oaks is the best!

I have visited Bay Oaks regularly over the past five years as a volunteer. I am consistently impressed with the loving atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, meticulous care, consummate professionalism — and delicious meals! The staff’s extraordinary pandemic response— no one infected, everyone including staff and volunteers vaccinated— further distinguishes Bay Oaks as one of the very best senior care options n South Florida.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Kathy, thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for the many years you’ve devoted to Bay Oaks as a volunteer. Your reliability, generosity of time, and steady presence have made a real difference in the lives of our residents. Where would our vocabulary skills devolve to, if Scrabble tiles were silent in the Club Room. Volunteers like you create the warm, loving relationships with residents and staff that makes Bay Oaks feel like home. We’re grateful for the care and kindness you bring to our community, and we truly appreciate all you do!

February 18, 2021
Kathy MFebruary 17, 2021

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
July 31, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Gluten-free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Organic
  • International Cuisine
  • Guest Meals
  • Anytime Dining
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • No Sugar
  • Meals Provided
  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available

Activities & engagement

  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Gardening Club
  • Community Service Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Live Well Programs
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Holiday Parties
  • Walking Club
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities Off-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Current Events Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Happy Hour
  • Wine Tasting
  • Catholic Services
  • Christian Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Bible Study Group

Outdoor spaces

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Main Street Shops
  • Beauty Salon
  • Library
  • Private Bath
  • Barber Shop
  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Meeting Room

Apartment & room features

  • Bath Tubs
  • Garden View
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units

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