Part of the Miami metropolitan area, Boynton Beach is a charming town on Florida’s eastern coast. The city is home to just over 80,000 people. There’s an above-average population of seniors living in Boynton Beach, 20.7% compared to the U.S. average of 16%. In addition to its expansive beaches, the city has a variety of restaurants, malls and events to keep locals entertained. Boynton Beach gets warm weather all year and has great air quality.
In Boynton Beach, seniors can choose from a variety of assisted living facilities, ranging from large communities to small, cozy homes. These facilities provide security, socialization and personal care to their residents. This type of care costs $4,385 per month in Boynton Beach, which is lower than the national average.
This guide discusses the cost of care in Boynton Beach as well as some of the city’s pros and cons. It also lists some resources available to seniors living in or relocating to the area.
8220 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL, 33472
4.1
(40)
"Brookdale West Boynton Beach gets an A+ from me. It was clean, organized, and very nice. The staff who assisted me during the tour was very friendly. Everybody said hi and smiled. The apartments looked awesome. I saw their cafeteria and the physic..."
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1935 South Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, 33435
4.5
(32)
"The facility is very clean, homey feeling. Residents are friendly and the staff is excellent. Have not had any problems in the 9 months my mother has been there. The medical staff take very good care of my mom and the head of the nursing staff i..."
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2400 South Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, FL, 33426
3.7
(22)
"Sonata Boynton Beach was a really comfortable and nice setting. It's smaller, more of a home feel for the seniors, and a quieter facility, but very nice. The staff was very caring and very attentive to the seniors' needs. It's well-kept and well-m..."
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4733 N.W. Seventh Court, Boynton Beach, FL, 33426
4.1
(49)
"At Brookdale, they had no idea I had an appointment. Fortunately, the lady was there t tour me, and it turned out to be the place I liked the best. It was lovely, very clean, very open, and gave me a very nice feeling. The lady was wonderful, and ..."
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1425 Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL, 33426
4.3
(27)
"I toured Barrington Terrace at Boynton Beach for my aunt. The staff who accommodated me during the tour was really lovely, she was very nice. I didn't have any food, but it looked very good from what I saw in the restaurant. It appeared to be very..."
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11450 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, FL, 33437
4.1
(13)
"Finding the perfect senior living community for your loved one is probably one of the most challenging experiences for family members. With dozens to choose from, in the specific area we were looking at, definitely made this process even more diff..."
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1120 North Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL, 33435
5.0
(3)
"My Mom absolutely loved the many years she spent at this peaceful and lovely Assisted Living Facility. Mom expecially loved her caregiver "Peaches" and always considered her a wonderful, caring and compassionate friend. The entire staff is wonderf..."
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2910 SE 2nd Street, Boynton Beach, FL, 33435
5.0
(1)
"I went to visit this place last week with a friend whose looking for a place for her mom, and its really beautiful. It feels like a real home and Dr. Predelus and her husband clay made us feel really welcomed. Her mom ended up choosing the Gardens..."
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10605 S. Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL, 33437
4.6
(5)
"My mothers quality of life is better now than it has been in several years. When I call she tells me about the friends she's made while enjoying the activities and how she loves eating with her circle of friends in the dining room. Before Sunrise,..."
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3005 S Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL, 33426
4.3
(3)
"I found a place called Courtyard Gardens in Boynton Beach. It's a fabulous place. This place is so amazing. It's like 100% perfect there. My parents are living there now, and they love this place. Everything is the top notch. They're not expensive..."
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105 NE 11th Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL, 33435
4.0
(1)
"All the staff were Jamaican, which isn't actually a problem, just something I noticed. It was pleasant there. They had a keypad to get in our out so none of the guests could escape. It was a facility especially for alzheimers patients, which my gr..."
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1708 NE 4th St, Boynton Beach, FL, 33435
"We are the premier affordable Assisted living community committed to providing the utmost care to seniors! The staff at Regal Park is truly dedicated to the residents here and their quality of life. We are a fully licensed assisted living facility wi..."
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623 S Federal Hwy , FL, Boynton Beach, FL, 33435
"The Club at Boynton Beach is a modern Assisted Living and Memory Care community providing residents with personalized care to fulfill their ..."
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450 Ocean Ave., Lantana, FL, 33462
4.3
(50)
"I am so thankful for the caring staff at the carlisle. My mother loves the food and I have dined with her several times and I have to agree with her. She has finally been able to socialize and make friends after being isolated in her home for s..."
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14555 Sims Rd, Delray Beach, FL, 33484
4.4
(29)
"I did a tour of Grand Villa of Delray Beach East. It seemed to be well-kept, and the walls were painted with no dings or dents or anything. Somebody had told me before I went, to make sure to smell for urine because there was a lot of incontinence..."
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2792 Donnelly Drive, Lantana, FL, 33462
4.1
(31)
"Vi, at Lakeside Village, was very nice. From what I saw, everything looked very good. They had a place where you could sit outside. The food smelled really good. I saw some people sitting in the wheel chair, and some were not. They were all integr..."
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3061 Donnelly Drive, Lantana, FL, 33462
4.0
(30)
"I visited this facility. Ken gave us a tour, everyone was very welcoming. We absolutely loved the food! They have a ton of events happening, and their fall decorations were so cute! I loved that they had photos of the residents in the front by the..."
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6026 Old Congress Rd, Lantana, FL, 33462
3.9
(21)
"Cherry Oak Palm Beach County ALF was an excellent place. I spoke to a fellow named Riley, and he was wonderful. He was completely honest with me. He said they have 70 to 80 rooms and they're fixing up some. They have a nurse on staff. They'll inte..."
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8785 Lake Worth Road, Wellington, FL, 33467
4.5
(10)
"My mom has moved into HarborChase of Wellington Crossing. The room is so big, and the people that take care of my mom are amazing. I went to another place, but HarborChase of Wellington Crossing is much, much better. The staff are attentive. They ..."
READ MOREThe Florida Agency for Health Care Administration’s Bureau of Long Term Care Services governs assisted living in Boynton Beach. In addition to setting regulations for staff training, this agency ensures that Florida’s seniors receive high-quality care.
Seniors in Boynton Beach pay an average of $4,385 per month for assisted living, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey. This price is higher than the Florida average of $4,000. However, it’s more affordable than the U.S. average of $4,500.
In nearby Port St. Lucie, assisted living prices are more affordable, averaging $3,763. Costs are even lower in central city Sebring, where seniors pay around $3,436. In Naples, assisted living costs $5,300 per month. The same type of care averages $4,334 in Cape Coral.
Boynton Beach
$4,385
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Cape Coral
$4,334
Sebring
$3,436
Port St. Lucie
$3,763
Naples
$5,300
Seniors looking to save money may be interested in considering other types of long-term care. For example, adult day health care is more affordable, averaging $1,517 per month. In-home care is also cheaper than assisted living at $4,195. Home health care costs $4,385. For nursing home care, seniors can expect to pay $9,019 per month for a semiprivate room.
In-Home Care
$4,195
Home Health Care
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$4,385
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,019
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.
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.
The Boynton Beach area has several nonprofits and government agencies that provide specialized services for seniors. Some of them are listed below.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency of Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast | (866) 684-5885 | Serving seniors in Boynton Beach and the surrounding region, this Area Agency on Aging runs transportation and case management programs. It offers healthy aging education, including fall prevention, medication management and diabetes management courses. Seniors can also get help with financial literacy. |
| Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County | (561) 655-8944 | This pro bono law project has a specialized law program for seniors. Attorneys can help elders and disabled people gain access to health care and public benefits and can also assist victims of abuse and exploitation. A veterans advocacy program and a public guardianship project are also available. |
| Palm Beach Vet Center | (561) 422-1201 | Service members can apply for federal benefits such as pensions and life insurance at this veteran center. In addition to medical and specialist referrals, group and individual mental health services are also available here. |
| Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (888) 831-0404 | Florida's long-term care ombudsmen protect seniors in assisted living and other retirement communities from exploitation. Seniors who have questions about elder care laws or complaints about their care can get help here. |
Boynton 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.
