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In 1980, Coral Gables resident and Is- raeli native Helen Shaham founded The Palace Group with the dream of setting new standards for senior living communi- ties in Miami-Dade. She began modestly with her first community in Opa-Locka (now sold), followed by another in Homestead, and then Kendall in the 1990s (there are currently four there).

Senior living communities based in Florida took the top spots on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services: Senior Housing and Care lists, released Thursday.The Palace Group, based in Miami and founded in 1980, maintained its status from 2023 as the Best Large Workplace in Aging Services

South Florida resident Lou Miller recently celebrated a monumental milestone—his 100th birthday—and WSFL was there to capture the moment! The festivities at The Palace Senior Living were a grand affair, complete with balloon arches, photo ops, live entertainment, custom chocolate bars, and even a special proclamation from the Mayor of Weston.

The Palace Gardens, an assisted living and memory care community in Homestead, recently hosted a successful back-to-school event, demonstrating the power of community and creativity. Through the artistic talents of the residents, whose beautiful paintings were sold at Family & Friends events throughout the year, funds were raised to provide essential school supplies, including a tablet, for 45 students from the Homestead area involved with This is For the Kids Inc.

A special recognition that is a Palace tradition is the prestigious “Manager of the Year” award. This year, The Palace celebrated the award’s 20th anniversary, with 19 managers receiving this coveted honor.a fishing, and a special guided hiking tour of the National Seashore.

On August 15, 2024, Weston resident Louis Miller reached an extraordinary milestone: his 100th birthday. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1924, Louis's life journey is one filled with adventure, talent, and resilience. Despite losing his father at a young age and being raised by his mother alongside his four siblings, Louis developed a love for reading, fueled by his brother who worked in bookbinding, and a passion for music, ignited by another brother who gifted him a saxophone.

July 23rd was National Gorgeous Grandma Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a Gorgeous Grandma fashion show? The Palace Gardens Activities team, including the Assisted Living and Memory Care departments, managed the annual Gorgeous Grandma Fashion Show.

The Palace at Coral Gables will be featured in The World's Most Luxurious Retirement Homes. Airing in the UK on 6/8/24. The show will be running in the United States soon. Stay tuned!

The Palace Nursing & Rehab Center has been awarded the prestigious Gold Seal Award from the Governor’s Panel of Excellence in Long-Term Care. The Palace is the only nursing center in Miami-Dade County and one of only 12 out of over 600 nursing centers in Florida to receive this recognition. In addition, The Palace Nursing & Rehab Center has received a top 5-star rating from Medicare, the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission, and is rated by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek as one of the best in Florida.

View the entire list of the Governor's Gold Seal Award winners here.‍

Read article on Community Newspapers here.

I recently visited The Palace Gardens Senior Living Community on April 17th, and attended a dog show featuring the loving pets of residents, staff, and volunteers. The room there was decorated with dog-themed balloons and streamers, and a table was aligned with doggy winner's medals and goodie bags for their handlers.