We found 27 assisted living facilities near West Palm Beach, FL. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about senior living options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the West Palm Beach assisted living providers listed below.
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FountainviewWest Palm Beach, FL 33401"I and my husband were to stay one night to try out the Fountain View and are both are in wheelcha..." more -
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Classic at West Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FL 33417"My mom used to stay at the Classic at Brookdale. The nursing staff was outstanding. All of the su..." more -
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Heron's RunWest Palm Beach, FL 33415"First time ever putting my 99 yr old mom in facility so I could go on vacation. Several days in ..." more -
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Arbor Oaks at GreenacresGREENACRES, FL 33467"My Dad and Stepmom resided at Arbor Oaks for many years. My Stepmom passed away and my Dad was by..." more -
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Vi at Lakeside VillageLANTANA, FL 33462"As a frequent visitor to Vi at Lakeside Village I am always impressed by the elegance and charm o..." more -
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Prosperity OaksPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33410"Prosperity Oaks is close to where I live. It's been very popular and it seems like it's a nice pl..." more -
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Atria MeridianLANTANA, FL 33462"My mom was in the hospital and my brother and I researched for a place for my mom. We chose Atria..." more
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CaringScore for West Palm Beach, FL
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in West Palm Beach was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in West Palm Beach.
CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 6.2, West Palm Beach rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for West Palm Beach. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for West Palm Beach, FL
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in West Palm Beach, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for West Palm Beach is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 7.4, West Palm Beach rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking assisted living facilities. At 264 physicians per capita, West Palm Beach scores 19.7 percent better than the national average. West Palm Beach scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.5, and scores 53.8 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 30. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in West Palm Beach is 80.4 years -- 3.2 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in West Palm Beach is 80.4 years -- 3.2 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of West Palm Beach's environmental health -- trails the national average by 45.5 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | West Palm Beach, FL | Nat'l Avg |
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| Physicians | 264 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 12.9 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 10.5 | 7 |
CostScore for West Palm Beach, FL
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in West Palm Beach, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for West Palm Beach is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 6.2, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in West Palm Beach are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in West Palm Beach is $2,250 , which is 31.0 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for West Palm Beach indexes at 6.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 6.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 102 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.
| Cost of Living | West Palm Beach, FL |
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| Aggregate Index | 106 |
| Healthcare Index | 106 |
| Housing Index | 102 |
| Food Index | 111 |
| Utilities Index | 95 |
| Transportation Index | 112 |
LivabilityScore for West Palm Beach, FL
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in West Palm Beach. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for West Palm Beach is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.4, West Palm Beach rates below average for assisted living facilities.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 238 days each year in West Palm Beach, 16.1 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 57°F in January, winters tend to be milder in West Palm Beach than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 90°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in West Palm Beach is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 125.0 percent higher than average. At $45,424 per year, the population of West Palm Beach earns a lower than average median household income. West Palm Beach has an unemployment rate of 10.10 percent, roughly 11.0 percent higher than the national average. And about 16.55 percent of the population in West Palm Beach is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 25.8 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | West Palm Beach | "Nat'l Avg" |
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| Parks | 4 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 2.5 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 42.2 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 616.3 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 209.4 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 31.1 | 13.8 |
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