St Anthony's By the Sea in West Palm Beach, FL

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St Anthony's By the Sea

St Anthony's By the Sea in West Palm Beach, FL

St Anthony's By the Sea is an assisted living community in West Palm Beach, FL.

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1200 Surf Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33404

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

4.6 from 56 reviews
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Overall Review of St Anthony's By the Sea

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Worship and spiritual support stand out

Devotional life is a major part of residents’ experience, centered on worship services and spiritual guidance.

Multiple reviews describe regular worship at the church and highlight uplifting messages delivered by the priest. Several also mention the church as a resource, including spiritual and material help for people in need. This aligns with the community offering devotional activities and services.

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Residents describe a welcoming parish

Residents describe the community as warm, friendly, and easy to join.

Reviews repeatedly emphasize feeling welcomed and supported when attending services. People also mention a close-knit group and describe the congregation as friendly and unpretentious. Residents’ comments focus more on the relationships than on anything outwardly formal.

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Small church feel and close-knit gatherings

A smaller, close-knit church atmosphere is a recurring theme in resident feedback.

Several reviews point to the church being small and not overly crowded during certain times. People also describe smaller masses and a congregation size that feels manageable, which they connect to the community feel. For residents, that size appears to shape how the worship experience is perceived.

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Music and messages earn praise

Residents highlight powerful messages and strong music during services.

A number of reviews mention the priest’s message as uplifting and relate memorable experiences to Sunday mass. Others specifically call out the music as wonderful and fantastic. These comments suggest the service content is a key reason people enjoy attending.

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Well kept facilities and grounds

Residents mention the church being well kept and maintained.

Some reviews explicitly describe the church as well kept and maintained. That matches residents’ focus on the physical space being cared for when they visit for worship.

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Help for people in need

Residents describe the community as helping people with questions and practical needs.

Reviews describe the church as a place that helps others, including those seeking answers and support. Some mention spiritual and material resources, while others praise the work being done to assist people in need. This theme reinforces that residents view the community as supportive beyond just attending services.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas

Transportation

  • Palm Beach International (8 miles away) Palm Beach International (8 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of West Palm Beach, Florida offers a range of convenient amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. The proximity of various restaurants, including Johnny Longboats and Southern Kitchen, provides easy access to dining options. Additionally, several parks such as Phil Foster Park and Peanut Island Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Medical services are also readily available with Singer Island Dentistry and the Florida Department of Health nearby. For shopping needs, there are multiple pharmacy options like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy within a short distance. Nearby hospitals include St Mary's Medical Center and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center for any healthcare needs. Places of worship such as First Presbyterian Church and St Paul of the Cross Catholic Church cater to spiritual needs, while cafes like Starbucks offer socialization opportunities. Overall, this neighborhood provides a convenient and diverse environment for senior living in West Palm Beach.

Restaurants

  • Johnny Longboats (0.4 miles)
  • Sailfish Marina Restaurant (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Southern Kitchen (1.3 miles)
  • Rafiki Tiki (1.4 miles)
  • Brass Ring Pub (1.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3 miles)

Parks

  • Phil Foster Park (0.5 miles)
  • Peanut Island Park (1.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Singer Island Dentistry (0.9 miles)
  • Dr Greer (1.3 miles)
  • Orthopaedic Care Specialists (2.5 miles)
  • Florida Department of Health, Palm Beach County Health Department, West Palm Beach Health Center (3.2 miles)
  • Premiere Research Institute (3.7 miles)
  • Midtown Imaging (3.8 miles)
  • OB/GYN Specialists Of The Palm Beaches (3.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (4.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Mary's Medical Center (2.8 miles)
  • Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (4.2 miles)
  • Surgery Waiting Room Gardens Hospital (4.2 miles)
  • Good Samaritan Medical Center (4.5 miles)
  • West Palm Beach Va Medical Center (4.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Presbyterian Church (3.2 miles)
  • St Paul of the Cross Catholic Church (3.4 miles)
  • Christ Fellowship (5.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Subculture Coffee (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC CityPlace 20 (5.6 miles)

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