SantaFe Senior Living
About Us
South of Miami: Retirement Community Living at East Ridge
Who We Are
Searching for senior living near Miami? You’ve come to the right place. Welcome to East Ridge at Cutler Bay, a premier Miami retirement community and the area’s only true Life Plan Community offering a Type A LifeCare contract.
Nestled on 76 beautifully landscaped acres in Cutler Bay—just south of Miami in Miami-Dade County—our nonprofit Life Plan Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community) has been setting the standard for exceptional senior living since 1962.
Here, you’ll find independent living in a welcoming, neighborhood-style setting. Each neighborhood has pastel-colored, one-story residences that evoke the feeling of Old Miami. With various floor plan options, you will find one that feels like home.
With lush walking paths, resort-style amenities, and a robust social calendar, East Ridge offers a maintenance-free, active lifestyle, where you can enjoy more of what you love while securing peace of mind for the future. That combination makes us one of the best retirement communities in Florida.
As a Life Plan Community, we offer an on-site full continuum of care, including assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation, respite care, long-term care, and skilled nursing—all conveniently available in our Three Palms Health Center. Home health care is also available.
Discover why East Ridge at Cutler Bay is Miami’s preferred destination for active, engaged and worry-free retirement living.
The Nonprofit Advantage
Being a nonprofit senior living community means we’re able to manage our financial resources in accordance with our mission, and our long-standing values are reflected in our governance and management. Everything you pay goes toward continually enhancing your lifestyle and our overall community.
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Our mission, vision and values guide everything we do, ensuring an exceptional experience for every individual who resides in our community.
Our collective mission is to enrich the life of each senior we serve.
Our vision is to be the trusted choice for seniors.
Our values are clear: We strive every day to be
- Collaborative
- Accountable
- Respectful
- Ethical
- Service-driven
East Ridge at Cutler Bay CARES. That means we’ll do whatever we can to make a positive difference in the lives of all those we serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that choosing the right senior living community is an important decision. Here are answers to some common questions about East Ridge at Cutler Bay, a premier Miami retirement community offering a vibrant lifestyle and peace of mind for the future.
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1. What makes East Ridge at Cutler Bay the best senior living community near Miami?
East Ridge at Cutler Bay stands out as Miami’s only true Life Plan Community offering LifeCare, ensuring lifelong security and a full continuum of care all in one place. Our 76-acre campus provides a lush, neighborhood-style setting with resort-style amenities, engaging activities, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. As a nonprofit community, we always focus on enhancing residents’ quality of life rather than generating profit.
2. What types of senior living options does East Ridge at Cutler Bay offer?
We provide a full range of senior living options designed to meet evolving needs, including:
- Independent Living—Enjoy maintenance-free living in a vibrant community with plenty of social, recreational and wellness opportunities.
- Assisted Living—Personalized support with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while maintaining independence.
- Memory Support—Specialized care in a secure, compassionate environment for those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
- Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation—Comprehensive, professional care for short-term recovery or long-term needs.
3. What is a Type A LifeCare Contract?
A Type A LifeCare contract is a senior living contract that provides residents with predictable, all-inclusive pricing for future care needs. With this contract, seniors pay an entrance fee and a monthly fee, which covers their residence, services, and access to a full continuum of care—including assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing—at little to no increase in cost compared to independent living rates.
Key Benefits of a Type A LifeCare Contract:
- Financial Predictability—Residents have peace of mind knowing their future health care costs are largely covered, protecting them from rising long-term care
- Guaranteed Access to Care—If health needs change, residents seamlessly transition to higher levels of care within the community.
- Estate Protection—Many communities offer partially refundable entrance fees, helping preserve assets for loved ones.
- Tax Advantages—In some cases, a portion of the entrance fee and monthly fees may be tax-deductible as a medical expense.