Windward Palms
Independent Living & Respite Care · Boynton Beach, FL

Windward Palms

Independent Living & Respite Care · Boynton Beach, FL

Overview of Windward Palms

Windward Palms is a vibrant independent living community in Boynton Beach, FL, that has thoughtfully furnished residences. The community promotes a home-like environment, ensuring older adults can find a place to spend their later years comfortably. Residents also have access to an all-inclusive restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping services, and recreational activities that aim to maintain their independence with ease. Through its high-quality services, the community ensures residents can continue to learn and gain meaningful experiences. 

A variety of social events, chair pilates, and movie nights provide residents with options to spend their days, ensuring they won’t feel lonely during their stay. With an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and pet-friendly spaces, residents have more opportunities for recreation and wellness. The community is located close to stunning beaches, shopping malls, and hospitals, like the Bethesda East & West Hospitals, ensuring convenient access to leisure and necessities. As a Grace Management Community, Windward Palms aims to help older adults live comfortably in their golden years. 

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #174 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 174th out of 536 independent living communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
51 / 100

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Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Independent Living
$2,700/Month

Awards

LifeLoop Communities That Shine (2024)An award from senior-living engagement platform LifeLoop recognizing communities with standout resident engagement and activity programming, drawn from usage data and nominations among communities using its platform.

Additional Services

5 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Housekeeping
Maintenance
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Local transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Game Room
Beauty Salon
Activities
Excursions

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Sizes
401 sq. ft 431 sq. ft 553-553 sq. ft 901 sq. ft 949 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Windward Palms

Studio with Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Studio with Bath

Places of interest near Windward Palms

Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Boynton Beach's city center to Windward Palms's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.78 miles to nearest hospital (Center for Recovery at JFK Medical Center)

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Florida

Windward Palms is in Boynton Beach, Florida. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Long-term care coverage

Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC)

Income limit
2026 · The 2026 individual ICP/HCBS income standard is $2,982/month; trust and spousal rules require individualized review.

Eligibility

General
Medicaid-eligible adults age 65+ or adults age 18+ eligible because of disability who meet the required nursing-facility or qualifying hospital level of care.
FL specifics
DOEA assesses medical eligibility and DCF determines financial eligibility; managed-care enrollment and assessed need determine services.

What it provides

  • Authorized long-term-care services through the SMMC LTC plan; specific hours and respite benefits depend on the care plan.
Cash support · residential care

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Income limit
2026 · January 2026 individual income limits vary by category: $1,072.40 redesign; $1,179 protected. Couple limits and income deductions differ.
Asset limit
$2,000 for one person or $3,000 for a couple under the January 2026 OSS standards.

Eligibility

General
Eligible older, blind or disabled Florida residents in qualifying non-institutional residential settings who meet OSS financial and other requirements.
FL specifics
Redesign and protected categories use different provider-payment and subsidy standards; DCF determines the applicable category.

What it provides

  • Monthly residential-support supplement based on countable income; individual maximum is $184.40 redesign or $345 protected under the January 2026 table; $160 personal-needs allowance.
In-home & community support

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Eligibility

General
Florida residents age 60+ with assessed functional impairment who need community support.
FL specifics
A needs assessment determines service priority; Adult Protective Services referrals involving abuse, neglect or exploitation receive priority.

What it provides

  • Assessed community services such as home support; meals; respite; adult day care and transportation; subject to the local care plan and funding.
Live-in caregiver support

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Income limit
Income must meet the Institutional Care Program standard used for HCE eligibility.
Asset limit
Applicable Institutional Care Program resource standards apply.

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60+ at risk of nursing-home placement living in a private family setting with an approved adult live-in caregiver.
FL specifics
Caregiver approval and a case-managed plan are required; this is distinct from CCE and Medicaid LTC.

What it provides

  • Basic subsidy of $160/month; additional special subsidies for approved needs may be available without a universal fixed amount.
Dementia caregiver support and temporary respite

Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative

Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI)

Eligibility

General
Dementia caregiver support and temporary respite for adults age 18+ with diagnosed or suspected Alzheimer’s/related dementia affecting daily activities, assessed through Florida’s aging network.
FL specifics
Clients cannot also enroll in a Medicaid capitated long-term-care program. Funding, priority assessment, service requirements and copayment rules apply.

What it provides

  • Authorized in-home or facility-based respite; caregiver support and related services. Extended respite may last up to 30 days; this is temporary caregiver relief; not ongoing assisted-living room-and-board coverage.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Windward Palms

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Windward Palms in a walkable area?
Windward Palms has a walk score of 51. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
02 Are pets allowed at Windward Palms?
Yes, Windward Palms allows residents to bring their pets.
03 How much does Windward Palms cost per month?
Pricing at Windward Palms starts at $2,700 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
04 Are there photos of Windward Palms?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Windward Palms in the photo gallery on this page.
05 What levels of care does Windward Palms provide?
Windward Palms offers Independent Living & Respite Care.
06 What is the address of Windward Palms?
Windward Palms is located at 8440 S Military Trl, Boynton Beach, FL 33436.
07 What is the phone number of Windward Palms?
(561) 731-5917 will put you in contact with the team at Windward Palms.