Harbours Edge

Harbours Edge earned an overall 4-star rating from CMS, meaning it performs above average compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, each measuring something different about how the facility operates and cares for its residents. The health inspection rating came in at 3 stars, which is average, reflecting the number and seriousness of any citations found during state inspections. It is not a red flag, but it does suggest there is some room for improvement in that area. Staffing scored 4 stars, meaning nurses spend more time with residents than most facilities do, which in practical terms can mean faster response times, more attentive care, and less strain on the team overall.

The standout here is the 5-star quality measures rating, the highest possible score. This is based on 15 clinical indicators tracking things like how residents are managing pain, whether they are experiencing falls or infections, and how their physical health is holding up over time. A perfect score there tells you that residents at Harbours Edge are, by measurable standards, doing very well health-wise. When you put it all together, the 4-star overall rating reflects a facility that is delivering strong, above-average care, with genuinely excellent health outcomes for its residents and solid staffing levels supporting that.

Harbours Edge stands out when it comes to staffing, and for families, that difference is felt in everyday moments. Registered nurses here average 1.37 hours per resident each day, which is more than double the 0.52-hour Florida average seen across Florida senior care facilities. In practical terms, that means a resident at Harbours Edge is much more likely to have a trained RN available when a concern comes up, whether that's a medication question, a change in condition, or just someone who needs attentive care. Total nurse hours per resident come in at 4.24 daily, compared to the Florida average of 3.87, so overall hands-on care time is also a bit higher than what you would typically find elsewhere. These numbers suggest that staffing here is a genuine strength, which matters most when your loved one needs consistent attention throughout the day.

Harbours Edge has a middle-of-the-road health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which suggests the facility meets basic standards but has had some areas flagged during routine government reviews. That said, there are no penalties on record and no fines have ever been issued against this facility, which is a genuinely positive sign. A zero-penalty history means regulators have not found violations serious enough to warrant formal enforcement action, and that kind of clean record is worth noting as you weigh your options. Overall, this is a mixed but reasonably reassuring picture - not a standout inspection record, but no red flags either. You can compare this facility's record against others in Delray Beach on the Delray Beach nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during a day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here on average, and what is your staff turnover rate over the past year?
3. If my loved one falls or has a medical emergency overnight, who is on-site to respond and how quickly can a nurse reach them?
4. Can you walk me through exactly what a typical weekday looks like for a resident, from the time they wake up to when they go to bed?
5. How does your staff handle a resident who refuses a bath, a meal, or medication, and who do you contact when that happens repeatedly?
6. What were the findings from your most recent state inspection, and what specific changes did you make afterward?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.