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The cost of independent living in Delray Gardens is about $4,322 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 73 options. Read 1885 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our team at The Arbor at Delray go out of their way to create meaningful relationships with every resident we serve. Whether we're planning a trip to your old neighborhood or baking your favorite dessert, getting to know what makes you unique brings us joy and helps us provide more personalized...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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Most caring owner and staff...Small and comfortable. In days past, it was one of those Motels back in the 50's....Where the pool was...(in front of the outdoor rooms), is a large gazebo when I spend the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Rustic Retreat Retirement Home is an assisted living center in beautiful, sunny Boynton Beach, Florida. The sub-tropical climate will have you feeling like you are in an exclusive island getaway filled with the best beaches in all of Palm Beach County. This city boasts a wide variety of...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
New, affordable, luxury living option!Live like The Golden Girls! UpsideHoM is the only fully managed, shared living option for active, independent seniors. Live in a beautiful 2 or 3 bedroom shared apartment in the heart of South FL in a vibrant, lively and amenity-rich apartment community....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
All locations are beautiful renovated buildings with amenities and with our dedicated concierge service where residents will have open access to dozens of discounted senior services for day to day needs. This is 100% independent living with no medical/memory or dining room services...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Delray Gardens, FL

The average cost of senior living in Delray Gardens is $4,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boca Raton, FL with an average of $4,142 per month.

Independent living costs in Delray Gardens, FL, vs. nearby cities

Delray Gardens, FL
$4,322/mo
$4,374/mo

Independent living costs in Delray Gardens, FL, vs. state and national averages

Delray Gardens, FL
$4,322/mo
$4,197/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Delray Gardens, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,618/mo
Independent Living
$4,322/mo

Independent living costs in Delray Gardens, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,095/mo
Studio
$4,903/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,158/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,010/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,226/mo

Senior living costs in Delray Gardens vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Delray Gardens, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDelray Gardens, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,322/mo$4,197/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,201/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,618/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Delray Gardens, FL:$4,322/mo
Florida:$4,197/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Delray Gardens, FL:$4,201/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Delray Gardens, FL:$4,618/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Delray Gardens, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Delray Gardens and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Delray Gardens, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Delray Gardens have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Delray Gardens, FL$3,786/mo$3,924/mo-3.5%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Delray Gardens, FL
2024 average cost:$3,786/mo
2023 average cost:$3,924/mo
Percent change:-3.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Delray Gardens

Recent reviews for independent living in Delray Gardens

Cura Living at Boca Raton

5.0
We're very pleased with how things have turned out at Banyan Place! The facility itself is nice looking, clean, and very well kept. The staff is friendly and professional, and the owner was easy to work with a big help throughout the whole process! It's been a bit of an adjustment for our loved ...
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Colonial at Fort Lauderdale in Lauderhill, FL

5.0
We chose this facility because i felt it was a homey place, it did not feel cold and institutionalized. My favorite part about this facility is the people there. The workers are very outgoing and will help in anyway they can. My mom has no complaints about the food, I have never eaten there ...
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Grand Villa of Deerfield Beach

4.1
They don't do as much as you would like or go out of their way. Apartment sizes are good, but air conditioning sometimes doesn't work right. Prices keep going up we couldn't afford last increase!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Variety of Engaging Activities. Residents across multiple communities, such as Verena at Delray, Windward Palms, and Palomino Gardens Retirement Community, frequently mention the diverse range of activities available to them, from card playing and musical shows to gardening classes and game rooms. These opportunities enc ...
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Friendly and Welcoming Staff. Reviews for communities like Advent Square, Verena at Delray, and Palomino Gardens Retirement Community consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of their staff members. These caregivers establish meaningful relationships with residents and their families, ensuring a warm and invi ...
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High-Quality Meals and Dining Experiences. Several residents, including those at Verena at Delray, The Arbor at Lake Worth, and Palomino Gardens Retirement Community, have expressed satisfaction with the food offered at their communities. The quality and variety of meals contribute to overall resident happiness and well-being.
Clean and Well-Maintained Facilities. Reviews for communities like Advent Square, Windward Palms, and The Carlisle Palm Beach Independent Living often highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in their daily lives. Properly maintained interiors and grounds create a comfortable and enjoyable living experience.
Caring and Supportive Community Atmosphere. Residents of communities like Verena at Delray, Windward Palms, and Palomino Gardens Retirement Community emphasize the value of the connections they've made with their neighbors and the sense of belonging they feel. This supportive community atmosphere enhances the overall living experien ...
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Personalized Care and Attention. Reviews from communities like The Allegro At Boynton Beach LLC, Grand Villa of Boynton Beach, and Azalea at Delray Beach highlight the importance of individualized care and attention. Residents appreciate the tailored approach to their needs, ensuring a more comfortable and fulfilling livi ...
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Delray Gardens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Delray Gardens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Delray Gardens, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Delray Gardens independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Delray Gardens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
52.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Delray Gardens independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Delray Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Delray Gardens, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
61.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Delray Gardens independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Delray Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Delray Gardens, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
67.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
44.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
49.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.2%
46.4%
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