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According to <a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care</a>&nbsp;study, the average monthly price of assisted living in Delray&nbsp;Beach is $3,620. Costs here are $120 higher than the state average and $380 less than the national average. Costs are similar in neighboring areas along the coast, such as Palm Bay ($3,750) and Sebastian ($3,524), while prices are lower to the east in Sebring&nbsp;($3,038).&nbsp; Statewide, assisted living costs are highest along the southwest Gulf coast in Naples ($5,448) and lowest in Lakeland&nbsp;($2,808), which is located in central Florida.&nbsp; Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Delray Beach, so data for the closest city, Port St. Lucie, was used.&nbsp;

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In Delray Beach, nursing home care is by far the most expensive senior care option&nbsp;because it includes around-the-clock medical care in a state-licensed facility.&nbsp; Hiring a homemaker service or home health aide for 44 hours a week costs between $3,480 and $3,813 per month in addition to regular living expenses, such as groceries, home repairs and property taxes. At $3,620 per month assisted living costs less and it includes private or semiprivate accommodation, meals and access to common amenities, such as outdoor spaces,&nbsp;lounges and dining areas.&nbsp;

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Delray Beach

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly The&nbsp;<a href="http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/pace.php" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/pace.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly</a> is a nursing home diversion program that allows frail seniors to age in place in their community while living at home, with family or in an assisted living facility. Using a collaborative&nbsp;managed care model, PACE provides seniors with client-centered services designed to optimize health, wellness and independence.&nbsp; Each PACE site has an interdisciplinary team consisting of primary care physicians, therapists, nurses, activation specialists, social workers and home care workers. PACE participants receive all of their Medicaid-funded services through PACE-affiliated providers, and many health care services are based at the local PACE center.&nbsp; PACE services include primary and specialty care, adult day care, transportation to the PACE center, hospitalization and end of life care. The program also includes prescription medication and medical equipment coverage, in-home assistance with activities of daily living, home-delivered and communal meals, and medication management.&nbsp; To be eligible for PACE enrollment, seniors aged 55 and older must: 
<li>Require the level of care normally provided in a nursing facility as determined by a CARES assessment</li>
<li>Live in a PACE service area</li>
<li>Be eligible for Medicaid, or</li>
<li>Be eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, or</li>
<li>Be able to cover program costs on a private-pay basis</li>
<li>Be able to live safely in the community with the services offered by PACE</li>
 Once a senior enrolls in PACE, they receive all their medical care through the program. Seniors are free to leave PACE at any time.&nbsp; For more information contact <a href="https://morselife.org/pace/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://morselife.org/pace/" rel="noopener noreferrer">MorseLife</a>, the PACE provider for&nbsp;Delray Beach at (561) 325-6439.&nbsp; Optional State Supplementation The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/docs/esspolicymanual/a_12.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/docs/esspolicymanual/a_12.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Florida Optional State Supplementation</a>&nbsp;program helps seniors aged 65 and older pay for their room-and-board costs by topping up their monthly Supplemental Security Income&nbsp;benefits.&nbsp; To qualify for the OSS, seniors must be eligible for&nbsp;SSI&nbsp;benefits and reside in an assisted living facility because they cannot live on their own. Individuals may receive up to $78.40 per month in OSS, and&nbsp;couples may receive up to $156.80 in addition to their federal SSI benefit.&nbsp;.&nbsp; For more information on the OSS,&nbsp;call&nbsp;<a href="https://www.myflfamilies.com/contact-us/region/southeast.shtml" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.myflfamilies.com/contact-us/region/southeast.shtml" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACCESS Florida’s Southeast Region</a> office at (561) 837-5078.&nbsp;

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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,620 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 1 Assisted Living Community in Delray Beach and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Delray Beach, FL<ul><li>Assisted Living: $3,620</li><li>Nursing Home Care: $7,756</li><li>In-home Care: $3,480</li><li>Adult Day Health Services: $1,517</li></ul>

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Approximately&nbsp;<a href="http://files.kff.org/attachment/fact-sheet-medicaid-state-FL" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://files.kff.org/attachment/fact-sheet-medicaid-state-FL" rel="noopener noreferrer">16% of Florida’s</a> children, seniors, and adults with disabilities have access to basic health services through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.medicaid.gov/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.medicaid.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medicaid</a>, the national government health coverage program. Florida’s&nbsp;Medicaid plans are administered by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/medicaid.shtml" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/medicaid.shtml" rel="noopener noreferrer">Agency for Health Care Administration</a>&nbsp;and include mandatory benefits, such as inpatient and outpatient hospitalization, primary physician&nbsp;services, home health and nursing facility care.&nbsp; Qualify for Medicaid Long-Term Care Waivers To qualify for no-cost Medicaid coverage that includes access to home and community based waivers and institutional care, seniors must: <ul>
<li>Be U.S. citizens or hold valid immigration status</li>
<li>Have a Social Security number</li>
<li>Be full-time Florida residents</li>
<li>Meet the Medicaid criteria for placement in a nursing facility</li>
<li>Earn no more than $2,313 per month ($4,626 per couple)</li>
<li>Own no more than $2,000 in countable assets ($3,000 per couple)</li>
</ul> Some assets are classified as exempt, such as a vehicle, an irrevocable burial contract and a home owned and occupied by the applicant and/or their spouse assessed at $585,000 or less.&nbsp; If only one spouse requires Medicaid, any income the other spouse earns is disregarded.&nbsp; Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program The&nbsp;<a href="http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/smmcltc.php" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/smmcltc.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care</a>&nbsp;program is a Medicaid home and community-based nursing home diversion plan for seniors aged 65 and older.&nbsp;It funds community-based services&nbsp;allowing frail seniors to remain in the least-intrusive&nbsp;setting possible, which may be an assisted living facility.&nbsp; Applicants are referred to the SMMC LTC through the&nbsp;<a href="http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/cares.php" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/cares.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long-Term Care Services</a>&nbsp;program, a federally mandated assessment that identifies the care needs of each senior who requests long-term Medicaid services.&nbsp; SMMC&nbsp;LTC&nbsp;services are assigned based on the medical needs of each participant and may include:&nbsp; <ul>
<li>Adult day&nbsp;programming</li>
<li>A medical alert system</li>
<li>Assistance with activities of daily living</li>
<li>Skilled and intermittent nursing</li>
<li>In-home meal delivery</li>
<li>Rehabilitation therapies, such as speech, occupational and physical therapy</li>
<li>Transportation</li>
<li>Laundry and housekeeping</li>
<li>End-of-life care</li>
<li>Case management</li>
<li>Respite care</li>
<li>Disposable medical supplies and durable medical equipment</li>
</ul> Seniors accepted into the SMMC LTC program must cover the room-and-board portion of their assisted living costs.&nbsp; For more information on Medicaid and the SMMC LTC, contact the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youragingresourcecenter.org/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.youragingresourcecenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Area Agency on Aging for Palm Beach/Treasure Coast</a> at (866) 684-5885.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Jewish Family Services operates the Shirley and Barton Weisman Delray Community Center, a nondenominational senior center. Members aged 60 and older can enjoy movie screenings, take a fitness class, join a support group and learn about local resources for seniors.&nbsp; Transportation&nbsp; Seniors qualify for discounted fares on Palm Tran, the countywide, ADA-compliant&nbsp;public transit service. Palm Tran&nbsp;also operates a <a href="http://discover.pbcgov.org/palmtran/Connection/Paratransit-Applications.aspx" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://discover.pbcgov.org/palmtran/Connection/Paratransit-Applications.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer">paratransit service</a>&nbsp;for people with disabilities who require door-to-door service.&nbsp; Veterans Services Palm Beach County Veterans Services helps veterans, dependents and survivors obtain the county, state and federal benefits they are entitled to. Veteran service officers are available by appointment.&nbsp; Outpatient primary care services are offered at the Delray&nbsp;Beach VA Clinic. Comprehensive VA health services, including emergency and specialty care, are available at the nearby West Palm Beach VA Medical Center.

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Seniors qualify for discounted fares on Palm Tran, the countywide, ADA-compliant&nbsp;public transit service. Palm Tran&nbsp;also operates a <a href="http://discover.pbcgov.org/palmtran/Connection/Paratransit-Applications.aspx" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://discover.pbcgov.org/palmtran/Connection/Paratransit-Applications.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer">paratransit service</a>&nbsp;for people with disabilities who require door-to-door service.&nbsp;

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Welcome to Verena at Delray, the best Independent Living location near the beach, top-rated restaurants, medical services, and featuring the newest renovations. Nestled in the heart of sunny Delray Beach, Florida, our independent senior living community combines resort-style amenities with gourmet dining to create an unparalleled living experience. Our all-inclusive approach caters to those seeking an engaging and active lifestyle, complete with chef-prepared meals, fitness and wellness programs, and a variety of social activities, including our popular happy hours. Delray Beach, known for its stunning beaches, boutique shopping, and vibrant dining scene, presents the ideal backdrop for your retirement. Enjoy our idyllic pool and outdoor patio all year round, and join in on our group outings to explore everything the local area has to offer. Verena at Delray is not just a place to live, but a community where new chapters of life are embraced with enthusiasm.

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Verena at Delray

At beautiful Golden Swan by the Lake we provide care in a small assisted living community for 6 residents suffering long-term memory loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's. 


We offer a family environment with a personalized care approach. Living in our community can help minimize the confusion frequently experienced in large facilities. Our home provides a small social community with skilled caregivers that will become familiar faces throughout your loved one's journey. Our advanced trained team of professionals ensure the highest quality of life for your loved one with open hearts filled with love.


Our home has a beautiful view of the Lake with wonderful, secure outdoor space for residents to enjoy activities, music, and socializing. Our residents live and thrive in a healthy and lovely environment which engages and encourages participation in activities. 


<h4>Available Community Services Can Include:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Assistance with ADL's (Daily Living Assistance - Grooming, Ambulation, Showering, etc)</li>
<li>Medication Assistance </li>
<li>Three (3) balanced homemade meals, as well snacks & beverages </li>
<li>Incontinence Care</li>
<li>Housekeeping</li>
<li>Laundry</li>
<li>Wellness Programs</li>
<li>Entertainment Activities</li>
<li>Transportation Services</li>
<li>Social Outings </li>
<li>Pet Therapy </li>
<li>Nutritional Supplements </li>
<li>Safety - Fire Alarm- Sprinkler Systems - Security Cameras</li>
<li>24-Hour Security</li>
<li>Gated Yard</li>
<li>Generator</li>
<li>Hurricane Windows and Doors</li>
</ul>

<h4>Visiting Services Available by 3rd Party Providers</h4>

<ul>
<li>Psychological Counseling </li>
<li>Neurologist / Psychiatrist </li>
<li>Ophthalmologist</li>
<li>Dermatologist </li>
<li>Oncologist</li>
<li>Dentist</li>
<li>Podiatrist</li>
<li>Physical, Speech & Occupational therapy</li>
<li>MD, NP, Nurses </li>
<li>Hospice Services</li>
<li>Medical Social Worker</li>
<li>Religious Services (Rabbi, Priest, Pastor)</li>
<li>Pharmacy Home Delivery</li>
<li>Transportation for medical & social </li>
<li>Beautician</li>
</ul>

Golden Swan by the Lake

Situated on a historic canopy road of majestic oak trees, St. Augustine Plantation is a warm, friendly, and relaxed senior living community located near Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Capital Regional Medical Center and CRMC Urgent Care as well as Governor's Square Mall, Midtown Shopping and Wakulla Springs. Wake up every day in a safe, intentionally designed living space. Enjoy discreet, supportive care, a maintenance-free lifestyle including scheduled transportation, and boutique amenities. Spend every day living fully and experiencing greater well-being.

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Symphony at Delray Beach

Memory Care is All We Do

We recognize that our residents have their own individual routines and interests, capabilities, and needs. We set out to accommodate their individuality beginning with an assessment by one of our professional staff members. Working with you, we develop an individualized care plan which is regularly adjusted to meet any changes in your loved one's routine or condition. 

Arden Courts was specially designed not only to be safe and secure but to instill a sense of home that enables our residents to remain as independent as possible.

Customized Care &amp; Services

We recognize residents have their own individual routines and interests, capabilities, and needs. We set out to accommodate their individuality beginning with an assessment by one of our professional staff members. Working with you, we develop an individualized service plan which is regularly adjusted to meet any changes in your loved one's routine or condition. 

Friendly, Familiar, &amp; Safe

After five years of research, our community was created exclusively for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Residents can feel safe and secure, but still, feel a sense of home which enables them to stay oriented and as independent as possible. Some aspects may seem unusual to you, but they are beneficial for your loved one. 

Life at Arden Courts

Structured, engaging programs are offered throughout the day, seven days a week, personalized for all levels of dementia. Our programs focus on what residents can do, capitalizing on lifelong experiences and familiar routines. 

Our staff is trained and continually educated on caring for residents living with Alzheimer's and related dementias. Arden Courts' tailored care focuses on maintaining the health and well-being of our residents, helping them to continue to be as independent as possible. Our medical team consists of health care professionals and specialists in our community who offer support and expertise in a variety of areas to provide the best comprehensive care plan possible. 

Programming tailored for the various forms of Dementia

Arden Courts' programming concentrates on meeting residents' unique needs, promoting their independence and individuality, and enhancing their health and spiritual well-being. We offer a wide array of programming to fulfill a variety of purposes and are appropriately timed to promote success and engagement. All programming is planned and supervised by trained professionals. 

Engagement Therapy Treatment®

Our Engagement Therapy Treatment (ETT) program integrates unique life experiences of the past with present interests. Based on personal and historic information, ETT programs are developed to help residents socialize and share with others. Each ETT program is personalized based on cognitive and functional ability. This joining of past and present maximize abilities and provides a particularly therapeutic environment. 

Lifestyle Programming

Programs enable our residents to continue their day-to-day functions and provide structure. Everyday tasks such as making the bed, performing light housekeeping, setting the table, and folding the laundry are all examples of life skills programming. Successful completion of familiar tasks can help residents feel productive and good about themselves. 

Namaste Care

Namaste comes from the Hindu term meaning, "honoring the spirit within." The focus is to engage persons living in the latter stages of dementia with a "loving touch" in an environment that nurtures and stimulates the senses. The environment is carefully created with scents of lavender, soft music, nature scenes, hydration, and nurturing for attention to the senses of smell, touch, taste, hearing, and vision.

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