The Meridian at Boca Raton
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Boca Raton, FL
The Meridian at Boca Raton
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Boca Raton, FL
The Meridian at Boca Raton accepts Insurance and/or HMO.
Overview of The Meridian at Boca Raton
With a capacity of 168 beds, The Meridian at Boca Raton is an assisted living community located on Ponderosa Drive in Boca Raton, Florida. Operated by Somh Boca Raton Operating LLC, it offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments in a three-story setting. Moreover, the surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 59, allowing some errands to be completed on foot.
Residents receive personalized support from a trained care team, along with meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences. In addition, a variety of activities and enrichment programs encourage an active lifestyle, while quiet gathering spaces provide opportunities for relaxation. Staff members speak English, Spanish, and Creole, and the community accepts insurance and HMO coverage to accommodate different payment options.
State inspections highlighted staffing and training, documentation, admissions, and resident care processes. Therefore, families considering the community may find it helpful to ask how these areas are managed, as well as discuss daily programming, dining services, and the overall approach to resident care.
168-bed community Rank #96 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #368 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 368th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 26, 2025
ExpirationDecember 25, 2027
CountyPalm Beach
License Number13148
The Meridian at Boca Raton is legally operated by Somh Boca Raton Operating LLC, and administered by Cynthia Noda.
Management CompanyMERIDIAN SENIOR LIVING
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
168 units
Total beds
168 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Spanish
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Since 2018 · 8 years of data
33 citations
20 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
6 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #342 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 342nd out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
$0vs $11.6k↓ 100% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 8 years (since 2018).
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2018 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (31% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Total citations (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (25% below)
• Inspection citation rate (3% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Total citations (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (25% below)
• Inspection citation rate (3% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 33 | 33 | This facility has total citations in line with the Florida average (33 vs. FL avg 33).— At avg Rank #504 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 504th out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.7 | 1.3 | This facility has 31% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.7 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 31% worse Rank #766 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 766th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 20 | 26 | This facility has had 23% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (20 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 23% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 12 | 16 | This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (12 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 25% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 60% | 62% | This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (60% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 2% better Rank #512 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 512th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- March 6, 2025 inspection found no deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated.
- December 16, 2024 inspection cited five Class 3 deficiencies in staffing, training, and facility records.
- January 5, 2024 complaint investigation identified four Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies in admissions, resident care, and records.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 312 / 470 / 528 / 586 / 628 / 810 / 930 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Meridian at Boca Raton
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6.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Boca Raton's city center to The Meridian at Boca Raton's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.95 miles to nearest hospital (Broward Health Coral Springs)
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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FL AVG
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
The Meridian at Boca Raton is located in Boca Raton, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Meridian at Boca Raton
What neighborhood is The Meridian at Boca Raton in?
The Meridian at Boca Raton is in the Ponderosa Drive neighborhood of Boca Raton.
What languages are spoken at The Meridian at Boca Raton?
The team at The Meridian at Boca Raton speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of The Meridian at Boca Raton?
The Meridian at Boca Raton is legally operated by Somh Boca Raton Operating LLC, and administered by Cynthia Noda.
Is The Meridian at Boca Raton in a walkable area?
The Meridian at Boca Raton has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of The Meridian at Boca Raton?
According to FL state health department records, The Meridian at Boca Raton's license number is 13148.
When does The Meridian at Boca Raton's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Meridian at Boca Raton's license expires on December 25, 2027.
Are pets allowed at The Meridian at Boca Raton?
Yes, The Meridian at Boca Raton allows residents to bring their pets.
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