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Abbey Delray South
1717 Homewood Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33445
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Abbey Delray South is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Delray Beach, Florida, certified for 90 beds and caring for about 72 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 9, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 32.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $5K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 14.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Palm Beach Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 26 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.2 | 22.5 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 14.5% | 28.0% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $4,963 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (54 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 20 Feb 2025, 12 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: D ×26 E ×1 F ×1 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0584 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0572 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | D | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Nov 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2023 | Fine | $4,963 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 14.5%, RNs 9.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.5% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.9% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.8% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Lifespace Communities Inc. Chain: Lifespace Communities (15 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifespace Communities Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/09/2009 |
| Lifespace, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 07/09/2012 |
| Lifespace Communities Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2009 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Palm Beach County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boynton Beach Rehabilitation Center | Boynton Beach | 168 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 10.1 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Chatsworth At Pga National | Palm Beach Gardens | 62 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6.5 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Edward J Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Riviera Beach | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Finnish-American Village | Lake Worth | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 24.4 | $9K | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Gardens Court | Palm Beach Gardens | 120 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.3 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Health Center At Sinai Residences | Boca Raton | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11.7 | — | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The | West Palm Beach | 230 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0.4 | — | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Stratford Court of Boca Raton | Boca Raton | 60 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 33.3 | — | 26 Sep 2024 |
All 54 facilities in Palm Beach County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Abbey Delray South been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Abbey Delray South been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $5K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Abbey Delray South compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Abbey Delray South?
It is part of the Lifespace Communities chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lifespace Communities Inc, Lifespace, Inc. and Lifespace Communities Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Abbey Delray South last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Feb 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Feb 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.