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Abbey Delray South in Delray Beach, FL

Abbey Delray South is an independent living community in Delray Beach, FL.

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  • Outdoors

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  • Decor

    An elegant indoor dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Living Room

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  • Building

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  • Architecture

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  • Dining

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  • Landscaping

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  • Kitchen

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1717 Homewood Boulevard, Delray Beach, FL 33445

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

3.9 from 174 reviews
5 stars
105
4 stars
19
3 stars
9
2 stars
11
1 stars
30

Abbey Delray South Costs & Pricing

Abbey Delray South offers competitive pricing on residential accommodations when compared to both Palm Beach County and the broader state of Florida. For instance, a studio apartment at Abbey Delray South is priced at $3,139, significantly lower than the county average of $4,274 and the state average of $3,823. Similarly, one-bedroom units are available for $3,159, again undercutting the county's figure of $4,362 and remaining slightly below the state's average of $3,864. Even in two-bedroom options, where Abbey Delray South charges $4,262, residents find a cost-effective alternative to the county's average of $5,359 and Florida's average of $4,711. Overall, Abbey Delray South presents an appealing value proposition for those seeking quality living arrangements in a desirable location.

Floor plansAbbey Delray SouthPalm Beach CountyFlorida
Studio$3,139$4,274$3,823
1 Bedroom$3,159$4,362$3,864
2 Bedrooms$4,262$5,359$4,711

Overall Review of Abbey Delray South

common 70 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is a common thread

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as professional and caring.

Across reviews, residents and families repeatedly mention staff members being friendly, helpful, and attentive when questions or concerns come up. Several commenters single out nurses and aides as knowledgeable and compassionate, including during rehab stays. Even among critical reviews, the problems tend to focus more on follow-through and responsiveness than on whether caregivers are generally trying to help.

common 28 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept spaces come up

Many reviewers say the community is clean and well maintained.

A number of reviews praise cleanliness in rooms, hallways, and common areas, describing tidy spaces and fresh conditions. Some guests also highlight features like clean guest rooms and maintained grounds. A smaller set of reviews raises the opposite concern, describing filthy rooms or unpleasant odors, which suggests the experience may vary by unit or stay.

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Dining quality gets praised—sometimes criticized

Dining is frequently mentioned as good, with options for different needs.

Many reviews describe meals as tasty, enjoyable, or better than expected, with some noting multiple choices and the ability to eat in different settings. Reviewers also bring up the overall dining experience when visiting or during rehab stays. Still, a subset of reviews calls out concerns about food quality or what residents are served, so it isn’t uniformly positive.

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Activities and fitness keep residents busy

Residents frequently mention variety in activities and fitness options.

Reviews commonly point to scheduled activities, lectures, classes, and group events, along with fitness opportunities that help residents stay engaged. Some families also appreciate that there are opportunities even during rehab, not just in independent living. The community also lists structured activity programming and fitness-focused spaces that align with what reviewers describe.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Care responsiveness is where reviews split

Some reviews raise concerns about timely help and care coordination.

While many reviews are positive about nursing, multiple critical reviews describe delays in assistance, missed or late medications, and difficulty reaching staff. Several of these accounts also mention understaffing or long waits for help, including situations involving toileting needs. Other reviews describe communication problems around phones or updates, especially during care transitions, which reinforces that responsiveness can be uneven.

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Pricing appears below county and state

Pricing for units is shown as below both county and state benchmarks.

The listed price range for studio and bedroom units is presented as below county and state levels. This can matter most if you’re comparing what different communities charge for similar unit types. Reviews don’t consistently quantify value the same way, but they do note differences in whether residents felt meals were worth the cost.

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Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

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
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • 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
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • 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

  • Palm Beach International (17 miles away) Palm Beach International (17 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Poppies (1.3 miles)
  • Hunan Gardens Chinese Restaurant (1.3 miles)
  • La Bamba Mexican Spanish (1.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.7 miles)
  • Burger King (2 miles)
  • Surf Shack Subs (2.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Personal Physician Care PA (1.2 miles)
  • National Spine & Pain Centers - Delray Beach (2.3 miles)
  • Cohen Medical Associates (2.9 miles)
  • Diagnostic Centers Of America (3 miles)
  • Dermatology of Boca (3.5 miles)
  • Boynton Eye Institute PA (4.9 miles)
  • Retina Group of Florida (5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Humana Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. (2.3 miles)
  • The Seed (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)

Parks

  • Spanish River Park (3.3 miles)
  • Caloosa Park (4 miles)
  • Mizner Bark Dog Park (4.2 miles)
  • Boca Tierra Park (4.2 miles)
  • Gulfstream Park (5.5 miles)
  • Ocean Front Park (7.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Congregation B'nai Israel (3.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Premier (4.2 miles)
  • Cinemark (6.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Christine E. Lynn Womens Health Center (5.3 miles)

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