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The Meridian At Boca Raton

The Meridian At Boca Raton is an assisted living and memory care community in Boca Raton, FL.

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The Meridian At Boca Raton

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  • Interior

    A sunlit dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, overlooking an outdoor space.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom featuring a neatly made bed with colorful pillows and a red blanket, complemented by a stylish lamp and a tall blue vase near the window.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, coffee table, and artwork on the walls.
  • Building

    A beautifully landscaped residential complex with palm trees and vibrant flowers under a bright blue sky.
  • Architecture

    A cozy patio area with comfortable chairs and a small table, surrounded by greenery.
  • Bedroom

    A modern bedroom with a cozy bed, desk, and chair on a wooden floor.
  • Windows

    A bright and inviting indoor cafe with several tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows.
  • Dining

    An elegantly arranged dining room with neatly set tables and chairs, featuring floral decorations and colorful napkins.
  • Lighting

    A cozy living room with pink chairs and a patterned rug, accented by modern artwork and elegant lighting.
  • Garden

    A sunny patio with an orange umbrella, surrounded by palm trees.
  • Artwork

    A modern lounge featuring stylish seating and vibrant wall art.
  • Bathroom

    A modern bathroom featuring a sink with a mirror, shower area, and decorative plant.
  • Television

    A cozy living room with a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, and a television, featuring soft lighting and wall art.
  • Lobby

    A beautifully decorated lobby with a flower arrangement on a central table.

21865 Ponderosa Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33428

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 158 reviews
5 stars
132
4 stars
12
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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The Meridian At Boca Raton Costs & Pricing

The Meridian At Boca Raton presents a range of monthly costs that reflect the premium services and amenities offered in a highly sought-after location. For instance, a studio at The Meridian is priced at $4,575, which exceeds the average studio cost in Palm Beach County ($4,274) and significantly surpasses the state average of $3,823. Semi-private accommodations are available for $5,045, again higher than both local ($3,592) and state levels ($3,009). One-bedroom units are priced at $5,700 compared to the county's $4,362 and Florida's $3,864. Finally, the two-bedroom options stand at $7,340 - substantially above the county ($5,359) and state averages ($4,711). These figures illustrate that while The Meridian may command higher rental rates than its surroundings, they reflect a commitment to quality living and care in an exceptional community setting.

Floor plansThe Meridian At Boca RatonPalm Beach CountyFlorida
Studio$4,575$4,274$3,823
Semi-Private$5,045$3,592$3,009
1 Bedroom$5,700$4,362$3,864
2 Bedrooms$7,340$5,359$4,711

Overall Review of The Meridian At Boca Raton

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Friendly, attentive staff stand out

Residents and families consistently describe staff who are welcoming and responsive.

Across many reviews, people describe the staff as friendly, helpful, and easy to reach, from the front desk to care teams. Concierge and executive leadership are repeatedly mentioned for greeting visitors warmly and setting a positive tone. Several residents also describe nurses, wellness staff, and aides as attentive to day-to-day needs, including help with dressing and hygiene.

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Dining gets strong mixed reactions

Dining is a recurring highlight, though some reviews report meal-quality issues.

Many reviewers praise the meal plan, describing the food as delicious and enjoying it as part of daily life. Others report nights when meals were disappointing or lacking flavor, including at least one instance where a dish was sent back. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and multiple dietary options, which aligns with residents mentioning flexibility in what they can eat.

  • A sunlit dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, overlooking an outdoor space.
  • An empty restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • An elegant dining hall with neatly arranged tables and chairs, adorned with decorative napkins and flowers.
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Clean, spacious setting and upkeep

Reviews repeatedly mention a clean, well-kept facility.

A frequent theme is that the building feels clean, bright, and maintained, with visitors commenting on the appearance and décor. Multiple reviews describe the facility as spacious and organized, and some specifically note cleanliness during their visits. A small number of negative comments focus more on care and management than the physical upkeep, while overall presentation remains a common positive in the majority of reviews.

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Activities and outings keep people engaged

Residents and visitors describe frequent activities and entertainment.

Many reviews mention lots to do—music, social events, and scheduled activities—along with outings and opportunities to get out. The community also lists planned day trips and resident-run or scheduled daily activities, which matches what reviewers describe during their visits. Some reviews note that not every activity fits every resident’s interests, but the overall impression is that the community keeps people engaged.

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Staffing, medication, and communication concerns

Some reviews raise concerns about care reliability and follow-through.

A subset of reviews describe problems with staffing levels and delays in getting help, including concerns around medication administration and call-button response. Families also mention difficulty getting timely communication back about medications and care updates, even when they report leaving messages. While many other residents describe responsive care, these criticisms point to inconsistent experiences that potential residents should clarify during questions and follow-up.

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Cost can be a deciding factor

Pricing comes up in reviews, with some people saying it can be high.

Some reviewers mention the financial impact of the monthly cost and emphasize that expenses may not feel aligned with the care experience they received. At the same time, there are reviews indicating families offset costs with insurance, which suggests pricing stress may vary by household. Pricing is reported across unit types and can run above county and state benchmarks, so it’s important to review what’s included for the level of help needed.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 168 resident community capacity 168 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (20 miles away) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (20 miles away)
  • Palm Beach International (24 miles away) Palm Beach International (24 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Boca Raton, Florida, is a convenient and vibrant area with a variety of amenities nearby. There are several pharmacies and hospitals within a short distance, ensuring easy access to healthcare services. In addition, the numerous parks provide opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. There is also a good selection of restaurants offering diverse dining options. For entertainment, there are theaters to enjoy movies and cafes for socializing over coffee. Furthermore, there are reputable physicians and places of worship in the vicinity, catering to both physical and spiritual well-being. Overall, this area offers a mix of practical conveniences and recreational opportunities that could make it an appealing choice for senior living.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)

Parks

  • Powderhorn Park (0.6 miles)
  • South County Regional Park (1.4 miles)
  • Pine Trails Park (3.2 miles)
  • Terramar Park (4.7 miles)
  • Boca Tierra Park (6.1 miles)
  • Firefighters Park (6.4 miles)
  • Mizner Bark Dog Park (7.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • West Boca Medical Center (1.8 miles)
  • Christine E. Lynn Womens Health Center (7.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Duffy's Sports Grill (1.9 miles)
  • Pei Wei Asian Diner (1.9 miles)
  • Old School Philly Cheesesteaks (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Thick & Thin Pizza Restaurant (2.1 miles)
  • Blaze Pizza (2.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Shadowood (2.1 miles)
  • Cinemark Premier (7.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • The Seed (7.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.9 miles)

Physicians

  • RevaMed Primary Care Associates (4.5 miles)
  • Florida Endovascular A (5.2 miles)
  • Dermatology Consultants of South Florida (5.9 miles)
  • Skin Institute (7.2 miles)
  • Boca General & Family Medicine (7.6 miles)
  • Retina Group of Florida (7.6 miles)
  • Baptist Health Marcus Neuroscience Institute | Boca Raton (7.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • B'nai Torah Congregation (5.5 miles)
  • Congregation B'nai Israel (6.7 miles)

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