Willow Bay Senior Resort, located at 4001 W Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach, Florida, provides senior living services in a welcoming community environment. This review examines the facility’s offerings, amenities, resident experiences, and how it compares to similar options in the Deerfield Beach area.
Care Services Offered
Willow Bay Senior Resort primarily focuses on Assisted Living services for seniors who need support with daily activities while maintaining some independence.
Assisted Living Services
- 24-hour call system and supervision
- Medication management
- Assistance with daily activities (bathing, dressing, transfers)
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Diabetes care
- Incontinence care
While Willow Bay doesn’t explicitly advertise a dedicated Memory Care program, there is evidence they accommodate residents with cognitive conditions. According to one testimonial, “My mother has Alzheimer’s and there are a lot of people like her there. The nurses and helpers are good. They take care of her medication.”
Facility Amenities
Willow Bay Senior Resort offers a wide range of amenities designed to enhance residents’ quality of life:
Living Accommodations
- Private rooms and shared bedroom options
- Rooms feature private bathrooms, cable TV, kitchenettes, telephones, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi
Community Spaces
- Game room
- Library
- Fitness room
- Walking paths
- Spa/sauna/wellness room
- Garden
- Movie theater
- Activity room
- Arts room
- Outdoor common areas
- Business room
Dining Options
- Restaurant-style dining
- All-day dining availability
- Professional chef
- Special dietary accommodations (diabetes diet, allergy-sensitive options)
- Dining room for communal meals
Daily Activities and Programs
The facility offers various scheduled activities to promote an active and engaged lifestyle:
- Movie nights
- Music programs
- Resident-run activities
- Outdoor programs
- Fitness programs
- Chair stretching and chair aerobic exercises
- Beauty salon services with monthly visits from a beautician
- Manicures for female residents
- Bible study and faith-based programming
- Community-sponsored activities
According to one visitor’s review, “There was something to do all day,” suggesting a full activity calendar that keeps residents engaged throughout the day.
Resident and Family Experiences
Willow Bay Senior Resort has received mixed reviews from residents and their families, with an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews on Caring.com.
Positive Testimonials
- “My mom is in Willow Bay Senior Resort. This is a good facility. It is very clean and big. Their food is good.”
- “I placed my husband at Willow Bay. It was very good; the whole thing was very good. His apartment was beautiful, and their food looked pretty good.”
- “The residents seemed very happy to be at Willow Bay Senior Resort. The staff was very friendly and very engaging with all the residents.”
Critical Feedback
- “We went to Willow Bay Senior Resort. The pricing was good. We ate there, and the food was no good. The place was dirty. It has a bad odor… The upkeep was no good. They need to paint and remodel. They’ve got odd colors in the rooms.”
- “We didn’t like Willow Bay. It was just an older building, and the people were too far past my mother’s level. Just the whole place seemed old.”
These varying perspectives suggest inconsistent experiences or changes in facility conditions over time.
Pricing Information
Willow Bay Senior Resort offers competitive pricing compared to other facilities in the Deerfield Beach area:
- Assisted Living shared bedroom starts at approximately $2,700 per month
- This pricing is lower than the average cost of care in the Deerfield Beach area of $3,500
For comparison, nearby senior living communities have the following starting prices:
- Brookdale Deer Creek: $3,987/month for Assisted Living and Memory Care
- Grand Villa of Deerfield Beach: $3,545/month for Independent Living, Memory Care, and Assisted Living
- Stratford Court of Boca Pointe: $2,920/month for Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care
Additional Services Included
- Housekeeping
- Laundry service/dry cleaning
- Move-in coordination
- Transportation services
- Concierge services
- Family support services
Management and Staff
Willow Bay Senior Resort provides:
- 24-hour supervision
- Staff assistance with daily activities
- Caregivers who speak English
Reviews regarding staff quality are generally positive:
- “The staff was very friendly and very engaging with all the residents.”
- “The nurses and helpers are good. They take care of her medication.”
Location and Community Integration
Willow Bay Senior Resort is conveniently located in Deerfield Beach with access to several community amenities:
- Located just 2.2 miles from RevaMed Primary Care Associates
- A Walgreens pharmacy is less than a mile away from the resort
- Nearby B’nai Torah Congregation offers a place for worship and spiritual reflection
- The Seed café is located a few miles away, offering dining options outside the facility
- The area features parks and walking paths for outdoor activities
Overall Assessment
Seniorly has given Willow Bay Senior Resort a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on their proprietary scoring system that evaluates the quality and consistency of care.
Strengths
- Comprehensive amenities including fitness facilities, arts spaces, and outdoor areas
- Variety of daily activities and programs
- Lower cost compared to area averages
- Personalized care services
- Convenient location near medical facilities and community resources
Potential Concerns
- Mixed reviews about facility maintenance and cleanliness
- Some reviewers describe the building as “older” or dated
- Varying opinions about food quality
Conclusion
Willow Bay Senior Resort offers affordable Assisted Living in Deerfield Beach with a comprehensive set of amenities and services. The facility appears to accommodate residents with varying needs, including those with cognitive impairments, though it doesn’t advertise a formal Memory Care program.
While the resort offers competitive pricing and a wide range of activities and amenities, the mixed reviews regarding cleanliness and upkeep suggest prospective residents and their families should schedule an in-person tour to evaluate the current condition of the facility.
The resort may be ideal for seniors seeking an affordable option with a full range of amenities and activities, particularly those who would benefit from the close-knit community described by some reviewers. However, families with loved ones requiring specialized memory care services might want to explore facilities with dedicated Memory Care programs, such as Brookdale Deer Creek or Grand Villa of Deerfield Beach, which explicitly advertise these services despite their higher starting prices.
