Unlicensed Recovery Home Operator Speaks Out After Second Arrest

A Miami woman, arrested for the second time for allegedly operating an unlicensed recovery home catering to post-cosmetic surgery patients, is now breaking her silence. In an exclusive interview with NBC6 Investigates, Monica Garcia defended her business practices, despite law enforcement taking action against her operations.

Garcia sat down with reporters inside the recovery home located on SW 76th Court, which she claimed to have run until recently. The interview, conducted just a week after her arrest, offered a first-time glimpse into the facility, known as Oasis Retreat Miami. The business, designed to house individuals recovering from cosmetic procedures, is now under legal scrutiny for operating without proper licensing.

Authorities arrested Garcia in connection with another unlicensed property, alongside her daughter, Laura Garcia, who is officially listed as the owner of Oasis Retreat Miami. Despite the charges, Monica Garcia insisted that her recovery home posed no harm to patients, emphasizing that their only issue was the lack of a formal license.

“The only thing is we don’t have a license,” Garcia admitted in the interview. “And they say that that’s illegal because we don’t have a license, but we don’t kill nobody.”

Her arrest has sparked a conversation about the regulations and oversight of post-surgical recovery homes, which are often sought out by patients undergoing procedures such as Brazilian butt lifts, liposuction, and other cosmetic surgeries. Licensed recovery facilities must adhere to strict health and safety guidelines, including proper medical staff, hygiene standards, and patient care protocols. Operating without a license raises concerns about patient safety, despite Garcia’s claims that her facility did not harm anyone.

The case is now under investigation as authorities work to determine whether Garcia and her daughter violated any laws or put patients at risk. Meanwhile, this incident sheds light on the growing demand for recovery homes and the importance of ensuring these businesses meet proper legal and medical standards.