Memory care · Palm Beach County
Memory Care in Delray Beach, FL
9 assisted living facilities in Delray Beach in Florida's records report a memory care program on their state profiles. A local advisor who knows how those programs actually run day to day can help you compare them, and tour with you.
Delray Beach assisted living facilities that report a memory care program
Florida doesn't issue a memory care license yet (see below). So we list assisted living facilities whose state profile shows the status "Licensed" or "In review" and reports "Memory Care" among their special programs [1]. On October 30, 2026 there were 9 with a Delray Beach mailing address (1 with license renewal in review). Licensed beds are for the whole facility, not just the memory care area. This is not a ranking or an endorsement.
| Facility (as licensed) | Address | Licensed beds | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Villa of Delray East | 14555 Sims Road, Delray Beach, FL 33484 | 200 | AHCA profile |
| Tuscan Gardens of Delray Beach License renewal in review | 14313 Sims Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33484 | 175 | AHCA profile |
| Azalea at Delray Beach | 5859 Heritage Park Way, Delray Beach, FL 33484 | 167 | AHCA profile |
| Symphony at Delray Beach | 4840 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33445 | 146 | AHCA profile |
| Bella Mar at Delray Beach | 14100 Via Flora, Delray Beach, FL 33484 | 145 | AHCA profile |
| Sonata Delray Beach | 8020 W Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33446 | 94 | AHCA profile |
| The Cascades at Delray Senior Living | 2010 SW 11th Court, Delray Beach, FL 33445 | 82 | AHCA profile |
| The Villa of Delray LLC | 13415 Barwick Road, Delray Beach, FL 33445 | 14 | AHCA profile |
| Ashley Manor, Inc | 3815 NW 10th St, Delray Beach, FL 33445 | 6 | AHCA profile |
License renewal in review 1 of these facility shows the status "In review" on its AHCA FloridaHealthFinder profile as of October 30, 2026. That is the state's listed status on the day we pulled the data; it usually means a license renewal is being processed. It is not a rating. Select the badge to open the AHCA profile and check the current status.
Other assisted living facilities in Delray Beach (3)
| Facility (as licensed) | Address | Licensed beds | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Courts (Delray Beach) | 16150 Jog Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446 | 56 | AHCA profile |
| A Bella Vita Place Assisted Living, LLC | 2143 Dorson Way, Delray Beach, FL 33445 | 10 | AHCA profile |
| Crown Assisted Living Facility LLC | 132 NW 9th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 | 6 | AHCA profile |
How we built this list. We pulled every facility in AHCA's assisted living directory for Palm Beach County, opened each state profile, and kept those with the status "Licensed" or "In review." Facilities shown as "In review" carry a License renewal in review label: that is the state's listed status on October 30, 2026, usually a renewal being processed, and the badge links to the AHCA profile. We left out 1 facility with a Delray Beach mailing address whose status that day was provisional, in litigation, or another status. We then checked the facility-reported "Special Programs and Services" field. A facility that doesn't report memory care may still accept residents with mild dementia; ask. Mailing cities don't follow city limits. Statuses change, so confirm on FloridaHealthFinder; your advisor will too.
Among the 9 facilities reporting memory care above: 6 report 24-hour nurse availability, 0 hold an extended congregate care (ECC) license, and 3 hold a limited nursing services (LNS) license [1].
Florida's new memory care license: what it means for Mom
In May 2026, Florida enacted a law creating a memory care services license for assisted living facilities [2].
- Who will need it: any assisted living facility that serves memory care residents or advertises memory care.
- When: AHCA must adopt the rules by June 1, 2027. Facilities already licensed then have six months to get the new license.
- What the rules must cover: admission criteria, minimum care and activities, staff training, physical space, contracts that spell out memory care services, and safety, including at least one awake staff member on duty at all hours.
- Advertising: facilities without the license won't be able to use terms like "memory care" or "dementia care" in their advertising.
Until then, a facility that claims special care for people with Alzheimer's or related disorders must disclose, in its advertising or a separate document, the services that make that care special [3]. Ask for that document on every tour. It's the easiest way to compare programs side by side. More on the new license.
What memory care costs in Delray Beach
CareScout's Cost of Care Survey, the benchmark most families see, does not publish a memory care figure. Its closest benchmark is assisted living: a monthly median of $5,617 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area in 2025 [4]. Ask each community for its written memory care rate, its care-level fees, and what's included.
| Type of care | South Florida area* | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living (one-bedroom, private pay) | $5,617 | $5,610 | $6,200 |
| In-home care, non-medical (44 hours a week) | $5,339 | $6,101 | $6,673 |
| Adult day health care | $1,625 | $1,625 | $2,058 |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $10,646 | $10,342 | $9,581 |
| Nursing home, private room | $12,877 | $12,167 | $10,798 |
*CareScout's "Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach" area, which covers Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. CareScout does not publish a separate figure for Delray Beach. Survey responses were collected July–November 2025. A median is a midpoint, not a quote: half of the providers surveyed charged more and half charged less.
Seniors in Delray Beach, by the numbers
Delray Beach is one of 39 municipalities in Palm Beach County. It has 67,979 residents, and 28.0% of them are 65 or older, higher than the county as a whole (24.8%) [5]. Among the 59 cities and communities we cover in Palm Beach County, it ranks #4 by number of residents aged 65+. About 19% of its 65+ residents are 85 or older.
Local notes from your advisor Advisor to write
[Firsthand notes on Delray Beach: which programs have secured outdoor space, how activity calendars differ in practice, nearby support groups, and what has changed recently. Written by the advisor who serves this area.]
Questions to ask on a memory care tour
- "May I have your written Alzheimer's care disclosure?" Compare what each program actually promises.
- Training: what dementia training do caregivers get, and how often is it refreshed?
- Nights: who is awake and on duty overnight, and how many residents are they responsible for?
- Security and freedom: how are doors secured, and is there a safe outdoor space Mom can use on her own?
- The daily rhythm: ask for this week's activity calendar, then watch whether it's happening.
- Hard days: how does staff respond to agitation or sundowning, and when do they call family?
- Limits: what needs would require a move, and which specialty licenses (ECC, LNS) does the facility hold?
See memory care with someone who's seen it before
Dolor knows these programs firsthand, books the visits, and tours with you in person or on live video.
Questions families ask about memory care in Delray Beach
Which assisted living facilities in Delray Beach offer memory care?
On October 30, 2026, 9 assisted living facilities with a Delray Beach mailing address and the state status "Licensed" or "In review" reported a memory care program on their FloridaHealthFinder profile. That's self-reported. Ask each one for its written Alzheimer's care disclosure, which Florida law requires of facilities that advertise special dementia care.
Does Florida license memory care?
Not yet, but it will. A 2026 law created a memory care services license for assisted living facilities. AHCA must adopt the rules by June 1, 2027, and existing facilities then have six months to get licensed. After that, facilities without the license can't advertise "memory care."
How much does memory care cost in Delray Beach?
CareScout's 2025 survey doesn't publish a memory care figure. Its closest benchmark, assisted living, had a monthly median of $5,617 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area. Memory care is often priced above standard assisted living, so get each community's written rate and care-level fees.
What does "License renewal in review" mean?
The facility's FloridaHealthFinder profile showed the status "In review" on October 30, 2026, usually a renewal being processed. It isn't a rating. Select the badge to open the AHCA profile and check the current status.
When is it time for memory care?
Families often start looking when safety becomes the worry: wandering, leaving the stove on, missed medications, or a caregiver who is exhausted. A doctor's evaluation helps. See signs of dementia and memory loss vs. normal aging.
What does a local advisor cost?
Nothing. A Move for Mom's help is at no cost to your family. Here's how we're paid.
Sources
- Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), FloridaHealthFinder assisted living facility directory and individual facility profiles. https://quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/Facility-Provider/ALF?type=0. Retrieved October 30, 2026. Facilities shown had the status "Licensed" or "In review" on their state profile that day; "In review" facilities are labeled.
- Florida Statutes §429.076, Memory care services license (created by CS/CS/SB 1404, ch. 2026-102, approved May 22, 2026). flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/429.076; flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1404.
- Florida Statutes §429.177, Patients with Alzheimer's disease or other related disorders; certain disclosures. flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/429.177.
- CareScout (a Genworth company), 2025 Cost of Care Survey: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, Florida, and national medians. https://www.carescout.com/cost-of-care. Methodology: https://assets.carescout.com/x/e3933bfcf1/131168.pdf. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, Table B01001 (Sex by Age). Summary file. Estimates are subject to margins of error.
A Move for Mom is not a licensed health care provider and does not own or operate any facility listed here. "Memory care program" reflects what each facility reports on its state profile; it is not a license or an endorsement. License statuses are as listed by AHCA on October 30, 2026. Confirm details with the facility and with AHCA. Cost figures are survey medians, not quotes. This page is general information, not medical or legal advice.