Jackson Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Finding a skilled nursing center for recovery after a serious illness or in old age can be difficult. You may have left Jackson Memorial Hospital but are not ready to be fully on your feet. Jackson Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 120 bed skilled nursing facility in Miami that families in this situation often consider. It is part of the Plaza Health Network, which operates several long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation facilities across Miami-Dade County.

Location is one of its practical advantages. Three major medical centers sit virtually within walking distance, Jackson Memorial Hospital, the UM Health Center, and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, which supports smoother transitions for patients discharged from a hospital stay.

This is not an assisted living facility. Nursing homes provide medical and personal care around the clock, while assisted living facilities generally provide personal care only. That distinction matters both for the level of care available and for which Medicaid program pays.

Facility at a glance

●    Address: 1861 NW 8th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136, Miami-Dade County

●    Size: 120 certified beds

●    Care: skilled nursing, short term rehabilitation, and long term care

●    Payment accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, private pay

●    Certification: Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 2001, CMS Facility ID 106034

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Services offered

Patients at Jackson Plaza can expect a range of care services, including skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and respiratory care. The facility also handles post surgical recovery, stroke rehabilitation, orthopedic care, and memory care.

Quality ratings change with each inspection cycle, so the most reliable way to check current scores, staffing hours, and inspection history is the official Medicare Care Compare profile for this facility. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration also publishes inspection reports for every licensed nursing home in the state. If you want help making sense of what the star ratings actually measure, our overview of how nursing home ratings work breaks down the components.

Worried About How to Pay for Care at Jackson Plaza?

For most Miami families, the hardest part of a nursing home stay is not choosing the facility. It is paying for it. Skilled nursing care in Florida averages roughly $10,645 per month, and the two programs families count on work very differently from what most people expect. Our guide to what a Florida nursing home costs breaks down the numbers.

What Medicare covers, and what it does not

Medicare, not Medicaid, is what pays for short term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days. Under Medicare's skilled nursing facility benefit, Medicare Part A covers days 1 through 20 in full after you meet the Part A deductible, which is $1,736 in 2026. For days 21 through 100 you pay a daily coinsurance of $217 in 2026. After day 100, Medicare pays nothing, and it never covers long term custodial care. That gap is where most families turn to Medicaid, and it is why working with an elder law attorney experienced in Medicaid planning matters.

How Florida Medicaid covers long term care

Once a person qualifies, Florida Medicaid can cover ongoing nursing home care for as long as it is needed. To qualify in 2026, a Florida applicant must be a Florida resident, be a US citizen or a legal resident alien for at least five years, have monthly income under $2,982, and hold under $2,000 in countable assets. A qualified applicant then pays most of their monthly income toward care as patient responsibility, keeping a personal needs allowance of $160 per month. For a fuller picture of the Florida Medicaid long term care programs that fund nursing home and home care, our comparison is a good place to start, and it helps to know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid since families often assume one program does what the other actually does.

The $2,000 asset limit leads many families to believe they must sell the home and spend down everything before Medicaid will help. That is not the case. If your income or assets are too high to qualify, lawful planning can bring you into the program's acceptable range while protecting a meaningful share of what you have saved. Our Florida Medicaid planning attorneys help families qualify without going broke, even when care is needed within the next month.

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How Elder Needs Law Helps Miami Families

Beyond finding a good nursing home, elder needs planning involves many decisions. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling questions about long term care and can help you make the decisions that matter most for your loved one.

Medicaid and long term care planning

Lawful strategies to qualify for Medicaid without liquidating everything, including handling the asset limit, the income cap, and the five year look back. This is the core service for families facing a stay at Jackson Plaza, and it is where most of our work begins.

Estate planning

Our estate planning attorneys prepare wills, trusts, advance directives, and powers of attorney, the documents that let you decide in advance who manages your affairs.

Elder law, guardianship, and probate

Our broader elder law practice covers retirement benefit timing, nursing home resident rights, and guardianship when a loved one can no longer make safe decisions. When an estate needs administering, our probate attorneys guide families through the court process or help avoid it altogether.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Jackson Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?

A. Yes. The facility has been certified by both Medicare and Medicaid since January 2001, so residents who qualify for Florida long term care Medicaid can use those benefits toward the cost of care. Qualifying for Medicaid is a separate process from admission, and it is where planning ahead makes the biggest difference.

Q. How many beds does Jackson Plaza have, and where is it located?

A. It has 120 certified beds and is located at 1861 NW 8th Avenue in Miami, within Miami-Dade County. It is part of the Plaza Health Network and sits close to Jackson Memorial Hospital, the UM Health Center, and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

Q. How long does Medicare pay for nursing home care?

A. Up to 100 days per benefit period, and only after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days. Medicare covers days 1 through 20 in full after the Part A deductible, then charges a coinsurance of $217 per day in 2026 for days 21 through 100. After day 100 Medicare pays nothing, and it never covers long term custodial care.

Q. What are the 2026 Florida Medicaid limits for nursing home care?

A. In 2026, a single applicant generally must have monthly income under $2,982 and countable assets under $2,000, along with Florida residency and US citizenship or five years as a legal resident alien. Income above the cap can be handled with a qualified income trust, and excess assets can often be protected through lawful planning.

Q. Is Jackson Plaza an assisted living facility?

A. No. It is a skilled nursing facility, meaning it provides medical and personal care around the clock. Assisted living facilities generally provide personal care only. The distinction affects both the level of care available and which Medicaid program pays for it.

Q. How do I check the facility's current quality rating?

A. Use the official Medicare Care Compare profile, which reflects the latest health inspections, staffing data, and quality measures. Ratings change with each inspection cycle, so a current source beats any figure printed on a third party page.

Before You Choose a Facility, Know How You Will Pay for It

The subject of senior care arrives whether a family is ready or not, and the well being and security of your loved one should come first. If someone in your family may need care at Jackson Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center or any Miami nursing home, the best time to plan is before a crisis, while the most options are still open. A good first step is to gather recent financial statements, any current benefit letters, and a realistic picture of the care needed now and over the next year. Bring that to a consultation and we will review how Medicaid and asset protection apply to your situation, so you can make the decision on the basis of care quality rather than a spend down clock. When you are ready, schedule a consultation with our Florida elder law team. We serve families throughout Florida, in person or remotely, in English and Spanish.

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