Tuscan Gardens of Delray Beach sits on nearly 8 acres in Palm Beach County, Florida, right between Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, just an hour north of Miami. The community offers several levels of care, including assisted living, memory care for those with dementia and Alzheimer's, independent living, respite care for short stays, and enhanced assisted living. Staff keep up with background checks, especially for those who drive, and the state licenses the whole facility. The grounds include large courtyards, shaded patios, walking paths, a bocce ball court, gardens, a putting green, and lots of lush landscaping. There's plenty of natural light inside, high ceilings, a grand lobby with wood floors and beams, and tranquil common areas with fireplaces, bookshelves, and TVs.
Residents can pick from several floor plans, such as the Florence two-bedroom, Pisa studio, Siena one-bedroom, and Tuscany two-bedroom, two-bath, with options for private or friendship suites in memory care like the Lucca or Roma. Units have like full kitchens or kitchenettes, accessible bathrooms with roll-in showers and grab bars, and some private patios. There are pet-friendly policies in place, with the Tuscan Pets program, and both guest parking and resident parking on site.
Dining options include chef-prepared meals, a Bistro, restaurant-style seating in memory care, a Tuscan Kitchen, and a stone pizza oven, with choices for vegetarian and low sodium diets. Residents can also get room service. The activities list is long, with game nights, story times, musical groups, fitness classes like Tai Chi and chair yoga, horticultural therapy through the Tuscan Roots program, spa services, offsite trips, bocce ball, and resident-led music. There's an emphasis on celebrating heritage and family, and regular educational programs, lectures, and the #TuscanStrong community spirit.
Assistance covers help with walking, wheelchairs, medications, showering, toileting, grooming, dressing, personal companions, and daily activities. The staff provide nursing care and have onsite pharmacy, haircuts, blood work, laundry, meal delivery, private cleaning, and doctor visit companions. Scheduled transportation is available for residents and their guests, including rides to medical appointments.
There are always nurses on-site, and the facility uses emergency pull cords in every bathroom for extra safety. The community accepts VA benefits, some pets, insurance, and check payments. Residents can also attend religious services and benefit from mental health care, memory care, skilled nursing, ethics and validation training, and a variety of supportive services. The focus is on blending comfortable living with detailed personal care and a broad mix of daily activities in a setting that stays calm, bright, and welcoming throughout the day.