Assisted Living Communities in Boynton Beach, Florida
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"The facility is pretty new. It's only a few years old and they maintain it really well. My grandfather chose this place. This is the first one he saw and he just really liked it. We just wanted him to decide for himself where he wanted to go. But I t..."
"I toured Symphony at Delray Beach. The first apartment I saw was a model, very beautifully appointed and the bathroom was huge, very big which is good. The people were very easy to talk to. The place is very clean, very nice. They don't have a pool. ..."
"I was at Volante of Delray Beach when my parents signed the lease. You can feel that their staff cares about the people who are living there, and to me, that's a big deal. And you can see how the people interact with the staff, too, which means that ..."
"Everything was very nice and clean at Brookdale West Palm Beach. The apartment was very nice and spacious. Everything was good. So far, so good. The facility was very nice. It's not the top of the line because I've seen other places, but for the pric..."
"I went to Stratford Court of Boca Pointe. The layout of the place and the serenity there is what really appealed to me. Everyone was comfortable. They have a little theater. There's a bunch of people playing cards. And they have a little cafeteria-li..."
2403 W. Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
4.0
(45 reviews)
"I had a very good tour experience at Brookdale Deer Creek. It was a very nice place, but they won't take Medicaid in the first year. They had very nice and spacious rooms, and their amenities were top-notch. The staff was knowledgeable, very friendly..."
10621 Okeechobee Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
4.8
(6 reviews)
"We are impressed by The Capstone at Royal Palm on a whole. It is within close proximity to where my sister is living. My sister would be able to go and visit and help my mother get established down there, so it's mostly proximity to a relative's loca..."
"My mother has been a resident for over a year after spending 11 months at two other facilities. Palms Edge is much nicer than her two previous locations. My mother is clean and cared for, staff is friendly and gets to know both the residents and thei..."
"Discovery Village at Palm Beach Gardens had three levels of care. They had an indoor swimming pool with their PT department. The room was very spacious and very open. It's an open concept and had wonderful bathroom amenities and walk-in showers. The ..."
"I recently visited this assisted living residence for my dad who is in need of a lot of care. The marketing person was extremely knowledgeable and she made me feel at ease. While touring, some of the employees working along the path made me feel goo..."
"My parents moved into Waterside Landing, and they love it. The place is nicely renovated. My parents' apartment looks over the lake, which is beautiful. They have all the facilities that you need. My parents love the food, so they're just happy. They..."
"I am going to move to Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens next year and I went to visit the place about a week ago. I'm going to have a 2-bedroom apartment in their independent living. I like everything I've seen so far and I am very impressed with the peop..."
"My father suffered an acute illness in the fall of 2020 that worsened his dementia and required transfer to a memory-care assisted living facility. It was an incredibly stressful time for all of us due to COVID and I was unable to even travel down to..."
3000 Central Gardens Way, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
3.7
(7 reviews)
"Can't say enough about this place. My mom spent 6 months at HarborChase, where the staff became her 2nd family. The transition from home care to assisted living is never easy, especially when your family all live out-of-state, but from the moment we ..."
"The people at Oasis Living Quarters were very nice. They took me through the facility and the memory care was in a separate building. They brought over the senior coordinating person. She was the one who said, "We don't take Medicaid," so I never saw..."
3001 E Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
4.4
(11 reviews)
"The Meridian at Waterways is where I would want to go if I needed to go somewhere. I was extremely happy with it. They are a rather new development. It's right on a major waterway. The views are fantastic. The dining is on the seventh floor, and you ..."
"We toured Independence Hall. The big thing for us was that it was close to us. The location was good. The location was very clean. The people were very helpful. It would work out very well if we moved one or both of our parents down there. They've go..."
"I toured Williamsburg Landing. It seemed like a very nice place. It was very nice overall. It's very clean, bright, and cheerful. The few people I met seemed very professional and welcoming...."
"As a resident here, I have had nothing but a pleasant experience! The rooms are well kept, the staff is super friendly and accommodating. And I have made plenty of friends!..."
I'm in HarborChase of Boynton Beach. I like it. I have no complaints. We have a lot of activities. I like the people and the friends I've made. They have a lot of amenities. The podiatrist comes...
We went to Brookdale West Boynton Beach. We talked about pricing. The staff showed us a studio and a one-bedroom. It's very dark, very dingy, and overly expensive, and my husband did not like it....
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I went to Brookdale West Boynton Beach. I think that they have a lot of caring individuals there. The facility was definitely clean. My first impression, and so I had nothing compared to it in my...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that assisted living in Boynton Beach costs approximately $5,250 per month. While this amount surpasses Florida’s median of $4,750, it offers savings over costs in Cape Coral and Port St. Lucie, where facilities set rates near $5,675 and $5,885, respectively. Even so, fees run lower in Punta Gorda, where seniors pay roughly $3,724.
Boynton Beach
$5,250
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Naples
$5,068
Cape Coral
$5,675
Punta Gorda
$3,724
Port St. Lucie
$5,885
How to Pay for Assisted Living in Boynton Beach
Assisted living residents in Boynton Beach pay for services through various strategies, including state-funded and VA programs and private income and assets. By understanding the types of public and private payment solutions available, seniors and families can plan for long-term care expenses. Before choosing a facility, residents should ask about accepted payment options.
Medicaid: Florida Medicaid houses the Long-Term Care Managed Care Program, which pays for some of the services qualified assisted living residents receive. Although this program doesn’t cover the cost of room and board, beneficiaries can use it to pay for personal care services, transportation, case management, meals and medication oversight.
Medicare: Medicare pays for the skilled nursing services residents receive in assisted living, including medication administration and physical therapy. This insurance may reduce total out-of-pocket care costs.
VA Benefits: Qualified veterans cover some or all of their assisted living expenses through the Geriatrics and Extended Care program, which pays for personal care services and meals. Additionally, the VA provides an increased monthly pension to veterans with certain disabilities through the Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits.
Private payments: Proceeds from home sales, annuities, pensions, Social Security benefits and retirement savings accounts help assisted living residents pay for housing and personal care services.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Boynton Beach
Seniors in Boynton Beach spend about $5,250 per month on assisted living. This rate falls below the cost of private and institutional care. In-home and home health care options cost around $500 more, and nursing home rates start at roughly $9,977 for shared rooms. However, seniors who attend adult day health care pay lower monthly fees of approximately $1,788.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,788
Assisted Living Facility
$5,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,977
Note: Since data for Boynton Beach is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Miami, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Boynton Beach
The Boynton Beach area has several nonprofits and government agencies that provide specialized services for seniors. Some of them are listed below.
The local Area on Aging operates over 20 programs for seniors in the Boynton Beach region, including respite services, congregate and home-delivered meals, case management and transportation. It has a helpline with agents who provide health insurance options counseling and referrals for community-based services.
This resource provides free civil legal support for older adults, helping them navigate issues such as estate planning, drafting wills and navigating Florida’s power of attorney laws. The office can also help seniors with problems that arise in long-term care, including involuntary move-out orders and excessive or inadequate services.
The Palm Beach Vet Center offers free information and recommendations for community resources for veterans, including financial assistance programs, meal deliveries and housing. The center also administers counseling services for those experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and other mental health issues.
The local long-term care ombudsman advocates for those in assisted living and helps prospective residents identify ways to pay for care and navigate move-in processes. Additionally, they visit facilities throughout the Boynton Beach region to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines and ensure residents understand their rights.
Community Action Partnership operates programs that support seniors’ financial stability and access to housing and nutrition. Through this nonprofit organization, seniors obtain utility assistance, home-delivered meals and help with filing their federal income taxes.
Active seniors connect with a variety of volunteer opportunities through the county’s Senior and Veteran Services division, including serving meals at local senior dining sites, teaching arts and crafts classes and making friendly phone calls to older adults experiencing social isolation. Volunteers choose how often they serve and in what capacity.
Six Social Security offices sit within 35 miles of Boynton Beach, giving assisted living residents in the city access to in-person assistance with applying for public benefits. At these locations, seniors can apply for Medicare, survivors’ benefits and Social Security, and they can get screening for need-based programs such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid.
This nonprofit organization distributes shelf-stable foods and oversees the local Meals on Wheels program, which delivers food to housebound seniors in the Boynton Beach region. It also hosts age-friendly wellness programs including yoga, meditation and nutrition workshops.
The countywide Partnership for Aging publishes resources for local seniors and caregivers, helping them connect with legal professionals, home care services and long-term care options counseling. It also serves as an advocate on issues affecting older adults.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s local chapter hosts early stage engagement activities for seniors with mild dementia, and it publishes information on dementia-related topics such as legal considerations, therapies and symptom management. Additionally, the organization operates a 24-hour helpline for seniors and families affected by dementia.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Boynton Beach
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration’s Bureau of Long Term Care Services governs assisted living in Boynton Beach. In addition to setting regulations for staff training, this agency ensures that Florida’s seniors receive high-quality care.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach’s daytime temperatures range from 75 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to 89 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. However, temperatures may climb as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit in August. Assisted living communities accommodate a variety of temperature preferences through measures such as unit-controlled thermostats and indoor recreational activities.
Boynton Beach has about 254 physicians per 100,000 people, outpacing the national average of 210. Bethesda Hospital East sits in the city proper and offers a range of specialties, including health screenings, prevention services and emergency services, promoting access to comprehensive care for assisted living residents.
Florida doesn’t have an income tax, which makes living expenses and long-term care more affordable for many assisted living residents. The sales tax rate comes close to national benchmarks, but exemptions for groceries and medicine promote affordable costs for seniors.
Boynton Beach scores 50 points on the AARP Livability Index, indicating an above-average level of favorability for assisted living residents. Some factors that impact this score include affordable housing, a high walkability score and convenient access to stores, restaurants and entertainment.
Rated safer than 16% of U.S. cities, Boynton Beach has an annual crime rate of a little over 24 incidents per 1,000 people annually. To promote residents’ safety and peace of mind, many assisted living facilities have surveillance cameras and alarm systems.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living Services and Amenities in Boynton Beach
Assisted living communities create an engaging lifestyle for residents through a variety of services and amenities. From promoting an active lifestyle to ensuring accommodations for changing care needs, these features help residents maintain their independence and enjoy a high standard of living. Some common services and amenities include:
Emergency Call Systems: Call buttons and wearable pendants ensure residents can easily signal for assistance anywhere in the facility.
Special Interest Clubs: Community-organized or resident-led clubs let residents explore their interests and connect with like-minded individuals.
Individualized Care Plans: Tailored service plans provide an appropriate level of care while honoring residents’ privacy and abilities.
Transportation Services: Community town cars, vans and buses provide regular transportation services for nonemergency medical appointments, shopping and social outings.
Fitness Programs: Instructor-led fitness classes feature age-friendly exercises such as tai chi, chair yoga and walking clubs.
Rehabilitative Therapies: Facility wellness suites with visiting physical and occupational therapists let residents receive regular therapy sessions without venturing off-site.
Reach out to a Caring.com Family Advisor for one-on-one help with comparing local assisted living communities and determining which amenities best fit your needs and lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Boynton Beach
Assisted living communities provide individualized care tailored to residents’ needs. To ensure the best level of support, communities conduct initial and annual assessments and update care plans accordingly. State laws permit assisted living communities to retain residents who primarily need nonmedical custodial care and can arrange short-term or intermittent skilled nursing services through third-party providers.
As a prospective resident tours an assisted living facility, it’s helpful to ask questions about staffing, including training requirements, the caregiver-to-resident ratio, the turnover rate and whether caregivers have specialized or emergency training. Additionally, many prospective residents ask questions about dining options, the types of on-site amenities and the frequency of housekeeping and maintenance services.
Many assisted living communities adjust meals to meet dietary restrictions and preferences, promoting residents’ health and well-being. This may include offering low-salt, low-sugar, kosher or vegetarian meals. According to the proprietary Caring.com database, the Boynton Beach region has over two dozen assisted living communities that provide this service.
To determine whether assisted living is the right choice for you or a loved one, look for signs such as noticeable difficulties with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing and meal planning and preparation. Assisted living offers a supportive solution when family caregivers can’t provide the services necessary to keep their loved ones comfortable or if the senior experiences loneliness or social isolation.