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Abbey Delray South

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise highly active and engaging independent living community. Still worth an in-person visit.

1717 Homewood Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 3344590 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 101 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Abbey Delray South offers a vibrant, high-quality independent living experience, but the Health Center requires extreme caution. If you are considering the rehab unit, you must visit in person, observe response times for call buttons, and ensure you have a dedicated family advocate present daily to oversee medication and hygiene needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

101 reviews on Google
Abbey Delray South presents a stark contrast between its highly-rated independent living community and its polarizing health and rehabilitation center. While many residents praise the beautiful grounds, active lifestyle, and professional staff in independent living, the rehab facility faces frequent, serious allegations regarding neglect, slow response times, and poor communication. Families should be aware that experiences in the health center appear highly inconsistent, ranging from exceptional care to claims of unsafe conditions.

Quality Themes

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Food6.0Staff5.0Clean5.0Activities9.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Highly active and engaging independent living community
  • Effective and professional physical therapy team
  • Beautifully maintained grounds and facilities
  • Many long-term, dedicated staff members

Concerns

  • Slow or non-existent response times to call buttons (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff by phone (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent nursing care and lack of empathy (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unsanitary room conditions (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'17(1)'19(12)'21(2)'23(8)'25(21)'26(4)

Distribution · 92 analyzed

5
62
4
8
3
2
2
5
1
15

How They Respond to Reviews

87%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's wonderful to see how much the management engages with the community through reviews; how does that commitment to communication translate to how families are kept updated on their loved one's daily care?
  • 2We've heard great things about the physical therapy team here; could you tell us more about how they work with residents to maintain their mobility?
  • 3With such a high staffing rating, what specific protocols are in place to ensure that call buttons are answered promptly, especially during busy night shifts?
  • 4Can you walk us through your process for medication management to ensure everything is administered accurately and consistently every day?
  • 5What does a typical day of social engagement and activities look like for the residents here?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the specific procedure for notifying the family and coordinating with doctors?

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Key Review Excerpts

The physical therapy potion is especially good and if you really want to get in shape, it’s the place to come.

Rehab patient · 2026★★★★★

The PT/OT therapists were exceptional. My mother went from needing a Hoyer lift to get from her bed to the wheelchair to being able to walk.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★

I'm not sure how legitimate some of these reviews are. My mom was placed at Abbey Delray South after surgery. There were roaches everywhere, the rooms are filthy, the closet collapsed on her roommate.

Rehab patient's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 101 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.52hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.31hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
16%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
10%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.0%
Better than Avg
Here
6.0%
US
19.5%
FL
15.0%
Palm beach
15.9%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.9%
Better than Avg
Here
2.9%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
Palm beach
8.2%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Palm beach
3.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.5%
Better than Avg
Here
4.5%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Palm beach
7.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Palm beach
97.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
14.6%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Palm beach
8.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.5%
Better than Avg
Here
98.5%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Palm beach
93.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.3%
Better than Avg
Here
96.3%
US
79.7%
FL
94.7%
Palm beach
94.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Palm beach
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

13deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (7.3)
3 complaint-triggered
$4,963 in fines

Abbey Delray South shows a concerning pattern of recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys, with families filing complaints that triggered investigations in three instances. The facility consistently struggles with basic daily care, medication management, and nutrition services, with identical issues appearing across 2022, 2023, and 2025 surveys despite reported corrections. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated nature of problems in fundamental care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.

Feb 20, 2025Routine
15
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0867Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0807Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0584Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Jul 11, 2024Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Oct 12, 2023Routine
10
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0572Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0271Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Oct 12, 2023Complaint
2
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0660Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Jun 9, 2022Routine
10
0557Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0807Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0825Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0911Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Dec 15, 2023

$4,963

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Abbey Delray South

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Lifespace Communities

Chain Size

16 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 10 of 16

Ownership & Management

Owners

Lifespace Communities INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Lifespace, INC.

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Spaulding, TaylorW-2 Managing EmployeeBlackford, GaryOfficer / DirectorDarkey-Hrinya, JoyceOfficer / DirectorDutra, AnaOfficer / DirectorFields, VenitaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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