ABBEY DELRAY SOUTH in Delray Beach has a 4-star overall rating, with strong staffing and quality scores (both 5 stars) and nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark. The main caution signals are a 2-star health inspection rating and cited deficiencies in food handling, quality assurance, and care planning; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 20, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1553.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.36
Licensed practical nurses
0.41
Nurse aides
2.38
Weekend nursing
3.77
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 15%
Registered nurse turnover: 10%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—8.8%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—3%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—0%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—6.3%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—2.3%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—9.5%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—2.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—4.3%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.3%0.3%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
—0%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—15%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—0%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%97.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $4,963 in total fines.
Federal fine
Dec 15, 2023
$4,963
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES · 16 homes · 4.2 stars avg
Occupancy
71.5 residents on an average day (79% of 90 beds)
Medicare history
Certified for 44 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.