Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) is a nonresidential, family-centered healthcare service designed for medically fragile or technology-dependent children. Magic Hearts PPEC proudly offers this innovative model to serve families in the Miami community. PPEC centers like Magic Hearts are the most cost-effective, medically safe, and least restrictive community-based care option for children with complex medical needs. PPECs are licensed and regulated by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), which oversees the quality and performance of centers throughout the state.
Magic Hearts PPEC serves children from birth through age 20 who have medically complex conditions requiring ongoing nursing care in a non-residential setting. If prescribed by a pediatrician, your child may attend Magic Hearts PPEC for up to 12 hours a day, receiving skilled nursing care, developmental therapies, personal care, and caregiver training in a nurturing environment.
Yes!. We offer a free complimentary evaluation to determine your child's eligibility for our PPEC program and discuss how we can best support their unique medical and developmental needs. We're here to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way.
Absolutely! At Magic Hearts PPEC, we believe that family and community are essential to a child's growth and healing. Our center is designed to feel like an extension of your home — warm, welcoming, and filled with compassionate healthcare professionals dedicated to your child's well-being. Our multidisciplinary team, including a board-certified pediatrician, registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and behavioral therapists, works together to develop an individualized Plan of Care (POC). Family involvement is at the core of everything we do, empowering you to confidently support your child’s integration into everyday family life.
We'd love the opportunity to meet you and your family. Contact us today to schedule a personal tour of our facility, where you can learn more about our services, meet our caring team, and see firsthand the environment we've created for our children. For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact us at (786) 536-2599.
For eligible children, PPEC services are fully covered under Florida Medicaid. If your child is not Medicaid-eligible, Magic Hearts PPEC accepts most major private insurance plans and will assist with the paperwork to minimize any financial burden. Coverage is based on your insurance plan’s benefits for prescribed pediatric extended care services.
Yes, We Do!. At Magic Hearts, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional transportation services with our NEMT (Non-Emergency Medical Transportation) partner company. Our dedicated team ensures that your child is picked up from either home or school and safely transported to our center. We understand the importance of timely arrivals, so we prioritize punctuality in every trip.
If you're searching for a "PPEC near you," look no further than Magic Hearts PPEC! Conveniently situated in Miami near the Palmetto Expressway, our center is just minutes away from Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Our mission is to provide exceptional, family-centered care that promotes your child’s growth, maximizes their quality of life, and prepares them for successful integration into the community. We look forward to supporting your family's journey with compassionate and specialized care.