Assisted Living Costs in Palm Beach Gardens: 5 Best Value Picks for 2026

Published October 17, 2026

Let's talk about money first, because most families do. A Place for Mom puts the average cost of assisted living in Palm Beach Gardens at $5,285 a month. Memory care averages $6,114. Over a year, that is more than $63,000 for assisted living, and families often have no idea what they are actually buying for it.

This guide ranks five places on value: what you get for each dollar, how clear the price is, and whether you will be surprised later. By that measure, we think the best assisted living facility in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is Serenity Living. Its homes publish rates, cap the household at six residents, and put two caregivers on every shift. The Holly Drive home's Serenity Living Home Care II rates and listing show the numbers up front.

The local price picture

Type	Palm Beach Gardens average	Florida average
Assisted living	$5,285	$4,892
Memory care	$6,114	$5,777
Independent living	$3,871	$3,625

By room type in Palm Beach Gardens: semi-private about $3,343, studio $4,747, one bedroom $5,525 and two bedroom $7,306. Those are A Place for Mom list averages. Its data on what new residents actually paid show about $4,854 a month in 2024, up 2.7 percent from 2023.

The gap between list and paid prices tells you something useful. Rates are negotiable at some communities, and specials come and go. Ask.

Dining table with upholstered chairs in an open living and dining area at a Serenity Living home — The dining table in a Serenity Living home, where home cooked meals are served.

How we judged value

Price clarity. Is a real number published, or only "call for pricing"?
What is included. Care fees, meals, laundry, activities.
Staffing per dollar. How many residents share each caregiver.
Payment options. Medicaid, VA Aid and Attendance, long-term care insurance.
Reviews. Do families feel they got what they paid for?

1. Serenity Living: best value for close, personal care

The numbers

At the Holly Drive home, assisted living is listed at $5,600 a month and memory care at $6,000, with a one-time $1,500 community fee. The community's website gives a range of about $5,500 to $6,000 depending on the room and level of care, and asks families to call for current rates at the Buttercup Circle home. See Serenity Living assisted living rates in Palm Beach for what the rate covers.

What that buys

Daily help with bathing, dressing, grooming and medications. Meals cooked in the home and adjusted for diets. Housekeeping, laundry, mobility help and a weekly activity program. And the line item that matters most: two caregivers per home on every shift, about one for every three residents, with a registered nurse on call. There is no on-site nursing.

Put plainly, Serenity's memory care rate is a little below the local memory care average, for a household of six. That is why we rate it the best value.

Payment help

Both homes accept Medicaid and VA Aid and Attendance, according to the community. For a family that may run through savings, knowing Medicaid is accepted can prevent a forced move later.

The two homes

Buttercup Circle: 3927 Buttercup Cir S, (561) 677-9834. State-based licensing summaries list six beds. The Holly Drive ALNM page says twelve; we use six. More on the Assisted Living Near Mom profile for Serenity Living Home Care.
Holly Drive: 3654 Holly Dr, 561-830-9111. Six licensed beds, license #14099, four private rooms and one semi-private.

Bathroom with a shower curtain, toilet and sink vanity at a Serenity Living home — A bathroom with a shower and vanity at a Serenity Living home.

What families say

Olera reports a 5.0 Google rating on 15 reviews. A Place for Mom shows 7 reviews, every one five stars, with value for cost rated 5 in at least one detailed review. Families mention the home being spotless and the owner keeping them updated.

2. Path of Life of Lake Worth

About 22 miles south, at 87 W Rubber Tree Dr, Greenacres, FL 33467. (561) 729-1029.

Its listing mentions daily help, medication management, social activities, spacious rooms and communal areas, and transparent communication with families about care plans. Ask whether a care assessment is included before move-in, since that shapes the monthly price. See the Path of Life of Lake Worth listing.

3. Sodalis Stuart

Central Parkway in Stuart (860 SE), around 25 miles north. Phone (772) 287-9909.

A larger community whose listing focuses on active living, personalized support, health monitoring and social activities. Ask for a full written quote that includes care fees so you can compare it fairly with all-in pricing elsewhere. Read the Sodalis Stuart assisted living profile.

4. Mediterranean at Wellington Senior Living

On The 12th Fairway in Wellington (1451), a 20 mile drive or so. Phone (786) 863-7790.

Its listing highlights affordability, shared and private rooms, a secure setting and a high caregiver to resident ratio. Shared rooms are one of the simplest ways to lower a monthly bill. See the Mediterranean at Wellington listing.

5. The Cabana at Jensen Dunes

About 30 miles north, at 1537 NE Cedar St, Jensen Beach, FL 34957. (772) 362-2148.

The Cabana is the amenity pick on this list: daily happy hours, an art studio, a library and a Life Enrichment Program, with assisted living and memory support. If those extras matter to your parent, they are part of the value. See the Cabana at Jensen Dunes profile.

Lounge with leather sofas, a large TV and a bay window at a Serenity Living home — Residents' television room furnished with leather couches, Serenity Living.

Hidden costs to ask about

One-time community or move-in fees
Care-level charges added to base rent
Medication management fees
Incontinence supplies
Transportation to appointments
Rate increases, and how much notice you get

A quote that looks cheaper can end up costing more once care fees are added. Always compare total monthly cost for your parent's actual needs.

Semi-private bedroom at a Serenity Living home with two made beds, a dresser and a TV — Shared bedroom set up for two residents, the lower cost option at Serenity Living.

Ways families pay

Medicare generally does not cover room and board in assisted living. Most families combine savings, pensions and Social Security, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or the Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program for those who qualify. Ask each community which it accepts before you tour.

A simple budget exercise

Add up what your parent spends now on housing, utilities, food, home repairs, transportation and any paid help. Many families find the true monthly cost of staying home is closer to assisted living prices than they expected, especially once paid caregivers enter the picture.

Bright tiled sitting room with recliners and large windows at a Serenity Living home — Daylight and reclining chairs in a Serenity Living den.

The bottom line on value

Value is not the lowest price. It is the most care and peace of mind per dollar, with no surprises. On that basis, start with the Buttercup Circle home's directory listing and the Holly Drive Serenity home in Palm Beach Gardens, and read about affordable memory care at Serenity Living in Palm Beach, Serenity Living memory care in Palm Beach Gardens and Serenity Living's assisted living in Palm Beach Gardens. Then compare quotes from the Greenacres Path of Life profile, the Sodalis Stuart listing, the Mediterranean at Wellington assisted living profile and the Jensen Dunes Cabana listing.