South County Mental Health Center, Inc
16158 South Military Trail, Delray Beach, FL, 33484
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16158 South Military Trail, Delray Beach, FL, 33484
2143 Dorson Way, Delray Beach, FL, 33445
Caring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration monitors, inspects and licenses assisted living facilities across the state. It grants licenses to companies that satisfy the legal, fire safety, insurance and health and safety requirements within its guidelines. The department also has the authority to remove licenses from underperforming facilities that fail to raise their standards.
Boca Raton is at the higher end of the scale for assisted living costs in Florida. At $4,385 per month, its average fees are $385 more than the state median but $115 below the fees paid by the typical American.
Boca Raton’s seniors typically pay more than normal for assisted living than others in South Florida. In Port St. Lucie, similar services are possible for around $3,763 per month. However, fees are sometimes higher on the Gulf Coast, such as in Naples, where they average $5,300. Cape Coral is slightly more affordable than Boca Raton, at $4,334.
Boca Raton
$4,385
Florida
$4,000
The United States
$4,500
Naples
$5,300
Port St. Lucie
$3,763
Cape Coral
$4,334
Assisted living facilities and home health aide agencies in Boca Raton average fees of $4,385. Homemaker agencies are more affordable, at $4,195, but at-home services still require the senior to pay for their home, unlike assisted living. Adult day centers are the most affordable type of senior care in the city, at $1,517, and nursing homes are the most expensive — typically $9,019 for a semiprivate room and $10,904 for a private one.
Homemaker Services
$4,195
Home Health Aide
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$4,385
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,019
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$10,904
Note:Â Care cost data for Boca Raton was not available, so data for the closest city, Miami, was used instead.
Florida provides two state programs to help eligible seniors with the cost of services at assisted living facilities: Medicaid Long-Term Care and Assistive Care Services. The state also offers optional state supplementation (OSS) for residents who receive social security income.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Many nonprofit organizations provide seniors in Boca Raton with free assistance. The following list includes help for seniors unsure how to challenge poor quality service in their care homes, support for veterans who may be struggling with health issues and opportunities for all older adults to socialize within their age groups.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (888) 831-0404 | The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman program tries to resolve problems between residential care residents and their care providers. These are typically issues surrounding residents' rights, health and safety worries and allegations of mistreatment or otherwise not prioritizing the senior's welfare. Anyone can register a complaint with the ombudsman, including residents, their families and concerned third parties. |
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs | (727) 319-7440 | U.S. military vets and their dependents may be eligible for a range of support programs administered by the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs. They include assistance from claims advisors located at the Boca Raton VA Clinic who can help vets and their families apply for the benefits they're entitled to. This might include VA Aid and Attendance, a monthly payment that can help with residential care payments. The clinic also provides primary care and mental health support programs, as well as nutritional services and social work assistance. |
The Volen Center | (561) 395-8920 | The Volen Center aims to provide an all-around supportive environment for older adults throughout South Palm Beach County. The center regularly invites authoritative speakers to give lectures on subjects relating to aging and provides recreational attractions, such as ice cream socials, themed parties and field trips. It also promotes intergenerational activities that bring together seniors and children. Seniors with limited transit options can request assistance from the center's transportation department, which manages a fleet of wheelchair-accessible buses. |
Area Agency on Aging | (866) 684-5885 | The Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc., is a nonprofit that manages multiple resources for seniors in Boca Raton. These include connecting older residents with advisors who can educate them on financial risk management and operating a helpline for seniors who may not be sure of the range of supports they're entitled to. |
Boca Raton 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
Murryg
5
Review of Encore At Boca Raton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
My husband has been an Encore patient at the Boca Raton facility. I am happy to report that the staff (nurses, nurse aide, PT/OT, support personnel) and administrators have been very friendly...
Provider response
Hello, Our goal and mission is for all of our patients to Rehabilitate, Rejuvenate, Recover, and Return Home! Thank you so much! Best wishes, The Encore Response Team
Assisted Living
Michelle
4
Review of Stratford Court of Boca Pointe
I went to Stratford Court of Boca Pointe. I was happy with them. They're friendly, but it wasn't as good as the other place. There was some mold in some ventilation system, and it was a little...
Provider response
Hi Michelle, thank you for visiting Stratford Court of Boca Pointe. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that our staff was friendly. We apologize for any inconveniences you experienced...
Assisted Living
Wendy
5
Review of Banyan Boca Raton
My mother moved into Banyan Boca Raton. The cost was good, which was very important to me. The place is beautiful and clean. The apartment is beautiful. It has a lot of closet space. It's a smaller...