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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in West Palm Beach, FL for 2024

Approximately 117,400 people live in West Palm Beach, 18.6% of whom are aged 65 and older. It offers the convenience of big city living while retaining the charm of a smaller community. West Palm Beach has a well-earned reputation as a cultural center and is home to the Norton Museum of Art and the Kravis Center, whose four theaters regularly stage an eclectic mix of musicals, concerts, ballets and dramas. The downtown area boasts great shopping opportunities and numerous restaurants serving food from around the world.

Assisted living communities in West Palm Beach are suitable for seniors who find living at home increasingly difficult. They offer clean, comfortable living spaces with staff on hand to help when needed. The typical monthly fee of $3,763 is at the more affordable end of the spectrum for Florida, where the average senior pays $4,000. The combination of West Palm Beach’s charms and below-average assisted living costs makes the city worthy of consideration from seniors looking to make a new home.

This guide considers the benefits and drawbacks of residing in West Palm Beach and the costs of assisted living and other types of senior care. It also lists some senior-friendly resources.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in West Palm Beach

Assisted living facilities in the Sunshine State are governed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This agency is responsible for licensing, inspecting and monitoring all of the assisted living communities within Florida. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in West Palm Beach

  • West Palm Beach’s climate is more suitable than most for older residents. In January, temperatures hover around a pleasantly cool 56 degrees, and in July, a comfortably warm 90 degrees is normal. There’s also the benefit of breezes coming in from the Atlantic being weakened by Palm Beach before they arrive in the city. Seniors should also expect an above-average 63 inches of rain and around 238 sunny days per year, which is far more than the U.S. average of 205.
  • The city has a better-than-average health cost index of 96.3. Although water quality is below average, West Palm Beach’s excellent air quality and high performance in cleaning contaminated land improve its score overall. Commute times in the city are lower too, and the number of Medicare-registered physicians exceeds the national average of 210 per 100,00 people by 44.
  • The cost of living index in West Palm Beach is 108.1, which is higher than the state and national indices. Transportation, housing and grocery costs appear to be the major factors. However, only transportation is likely to have a significant impact on the incomes of the city’s seniors residing in assisted living facilities. The healthcare cost index is lower, suggesting West Palm Beach’s seniors pay less for their medical needs than the typical American.
  • Many hospitals serve the city’s seniors. St. Mary’s Medical Center is a well-established acute care hospital specializing in stroke treatments, neurology, orthopedics and kidney dialysis. Good Samaritan Medical Center has an emergency room, performs general surgery and specializes in sleep disorders. There’s also the JFK Medical Center to the north of the city, which specializes in pain management, physical therapy and emergency care.
  • Rates for property and violent crimes in West Palm Beach are above the state averages. However, crime rates aren’t the same in every neighborhood, so it may be worth considering areas with fewer recorded crimes. A benefit of residing in an assisted living community is that many have modern security systems and staff on-site 24-hours a day.

Paying for Assisted Living in West Palm Beach

The average monthly fee for West Palm Beach is $3,763, making the city an attractive choice when compared to others in the state as the typical Floridian pays $4,000. The city is also more affordable than most across the country because the national average fee is $4,500.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Although West Palm Beach’s assisted living average is below the norm for Florida, it’s not the region’s most affordable city. Up the coast in Sebastian, it’s common to find facilities charging $3,350 per month, and inland, Sebring’s average is $3,436. However, costs above West Palm Beach’s are more likely, such as in Cape Coral, where seniors can expect to pay around $4,334.

West Palm Beach

$3,763

Florida

$4,000

The United States

$4,500

Sebastian

$3,350

Sebring

$3,436

Cape Coral

$4,334

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is an affordable alternative to home visits from caregivers, which can cost $4,671 for homemaker services or $4,767 for home health aide support. Nursing homes are even more expensive, typically costing $8,164 for a semiprivate room and $8,943 for a private one. Only adult day centers charge lower fees, at $1,517.

Homemaker Services

$4,671

Home Health Aide

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

Assisted Living Facility

$3,763

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,164

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$8,943

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in West Palm Beach

Seniors living in West Palm Beach have two financial assistance options that help cover the costs of assisted living: the Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program and the Optional State Supplementation program. Seniors can apply for both programs through the Palm Beach office of the Florida Department of Children and Families.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Financial Assistance in Florida

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in West Palm Beach

Seniors in West Palm Beach can get free assistance from many nonprofits in the region. The following list has information and links for assisted living residents, organizations dedicated to helping veterans and other resources that provide greater socialization opportunities.

ResourceContactService
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(888) 831-0404The purpose of the state-funded Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is to educate and assist seniors living in residential care communities. Its trained volunteers, known as ombudsmen, regularly visit facilities to engage with the residents, help them understand their rights and support them if they're in dispute with their facility's owners and managers. The program can also provide copies of inspection reports to help seniors make more informed choices when looking for the ideal assisted living facility in West Palm Beach.
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs(727) 319-7440The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is an organization dedicated to helping those who served get the most from its counseling services. It provides support to U.S. military vets and their dependents, focusing on psychological conditions, such as depression and PTSD. It also refers vets and their families to associated organizations, such as Veterans Affairs if they need help claiming benefits, and facilities within the VA West Palm Beach Healthcare System if their needs are medical.
Palm Beach County Senior Centers(561) 355-4750Palm Beach County operates two senior centers within 15 minutes of West Palm Beach. They're open Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Membership isn't necessary, and there are normally no costs, but some classes require a nominal fee. The centers focus on health promotion, fun games and education, in addition to administering screenings for preventative health issues. There are also frequent day trips and special events within the facilities, such as birthday celebrations.
Clinics Can Help(561) 640-2995Clinics Can Help is a nonprofit organization that recycles and reuses medical equipment throughout Palm Beach County. It can loan a wide range of devices to needy residents of all ages. Typically loaned equipment includes wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches and nebulizers. There's no requirement for seniors to pay for the equipment, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Florida

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Review of Brookdale West Palm Beach

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Review of Colonial Assisted Living at Palm Beach

I liked Colonial Assisted Living at Palm Beach very much. It was small. It wasn't huge like other places, and that's what I liked about it. The staff was very friendly. The rooms were very nice....

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Review of Cresthaven Senior Living

I transferred my stepdad to Cresthaven and I am so disappointed in the staff. No one will speak to me on the phone. The Administrator refused to get on the phone with me and referred me back to...

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I am sorry to hear about your experience. Please feel free to reach out to me via email and I will look into the issue to see how it can be resolved. -Heather, Admissions Director

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