The Phoenix at Delray Seniors

I was here [dates removed] to visit my mom. She moved in 6 months earlier after selling her condo. I booked one of the guest suits, which is the same as a 1 bedroom apt. It was more convenient than staying at a local hotel and gave me the opportunity to really see what is going on here. I received nothing for this review although you might think I have. All the staff I met (administrative, maintenance, food services and cleaning) were friendly. While each apt. comes with a full kitchen, the monthly rent includes breakfast and dinner. I had several dinners with my mom at her table in the main dining hall. There were also 5 other women there. After the 2nd dinner I quietly commented to the waitress that she had the patience of a saint. From what I experienced, all of the wait staff were friendly. The food is VERY good with varied menus each day. The white linen table cloths pass my mom's high standards. There is the aptly named "happy hour" daily at 4:00pm when wine and snacks are served. Since moving in my mom has begun to socialize again, having made new friends and leaving her apt. to participate in the various activities offered within the community. I am happy my mom moved here.

The place is very nice . New facilities but the social aspect has a lot to be desired. If ur a man forget going to the activities. No one shows up! They have to cancel. The men that are there are cliquey, my father was introduced to them when he visited and they didn’t even talk to him when they ate. He tried to get a card game going, nobodyI responded. Sometimes someone will join him in the exercise room. I convinced him to move there as he was sitting in his house doing nothing. Here he does a little bit more than nothing. Have to pay more money for him to join the community center in the area so he doesn’t spend the whole day watching tv

I can't say enough about The Phoenix at Delray Beach, Florida. We loved it from the moment we entered the grounds. The staff could not be nicer, They are always eager to help with a smile on their face. The food is wonderful and the ambiance in the dining room is as nice as any fine restaurant. The staff in the dining room are always making sure you're satisfied. The apartments are all lovely and the building both inside and out is always well maintained. It's very gratifying to know that our mom is very happy and comfortable there. If you are in doubt about where to place your mother or father just take a tour of The Phoenix and see for yourself.