Abbey Delray South is a Life Plan Community located in Delray Beach, Florida. As a continuing care retirement community, Abbey Delray South provides a comprehensive range of care options, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services, allowing residents to move between care levels as their health needs evolve. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid and has been a Medicare participant since July 15, 1982. Abbey Delray South is managed by Lifespace Communities and completed a $38 million renovation and expansion in 2023, enhancing its residential areas and broadening its amenities.
The primary care offered at Abbey Delray South is skilled nursing, with an emphasis on long-term care. The health center currently has 82 occupants and provides a variety of medical and therapeutic support services. These include assistance with activities of daily living, offering full support for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting for residents who require it. In addition, the facility provides medication management, incontinence care, and ambulatory support. Professional services such as massage therapy, diabetes care, fitness programs, and podiatry are available. Onsite amenities include a barber and beauty salon, and residents have access to clubs and community activities designed to foster social engagement. Abbey Delray South also offers counseling for residents and families, with both resident and family councils in place to support community input and advocacy.
Transportation services at Abbey Delray South are designed to accommodate both medical and non-medical needs. Complimentary transportation is available to residents for scheduled medical appointments and select outings, while additional transportation services for personal errands, recreational activities, or appointments may be arranged at cost. These services are intended to support residents in maintaining their healthcare routines and engaging with the broader community as desired.
Resident and family reviews of Abbey Delray South highlight a highly variable experience with care quality and staff responsiveness. Many reviewers note positive aspects such as a clean and welcoming environment, dedicated and compassionate staff members, successful rehabilitation outcomes, and a diverse range of activities. Several individual staff members are recognized for their professionalism and for creating a supportive and respectful atmosphere. However, a significant number of reviews also mention challenges such as inconsistent communication, delays in call response, lack of English-speaking staff at times, and periods of understaffing or unresponsiveness, sometimes leading to lapses in care such as infrequent bathing or delayed assistance. Some reviewers have reported medication errors, unsanitary conditions, and difficulties during discharge or transition processes. Concerns have also been raised about management responsiveness and perceptions of profit-oriented decision-making. Consequently, while some residents and families have positive experiences—often when able to actively advocate for their needs—others have encountered issues with communication, staffing adequacy, and variability in the quality of care received.
Costs at this community start at $5,198 and range up to $6,710. The average price in the community is $5,954, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,702. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
