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Nursing home

Harbours Edge

Delray Beach, Florida · Palm Beach County

  • 401 E Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483 · Directions
  • (561) 272‑7979
  • Medicare overall rating: 4 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: Non-profit – other
  • 16 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level E). See the inspection record

Summary

Harbours Edge is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Delray Beach, Florida, with 54 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 4 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2025-07-24, with 8 health deficiencies. Ownership: non-profit – other. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 4 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
54Certified beds
Health inspections: 3 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Harbours Edge?
401 E Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483, in Palm Beach County, Florida.
What is the phone number of Harbours Edge?
(561) 272-7979, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Harbours Edge?
Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Harbours Edge been fined?
Medicare lists no fines for Harbours Edge.
What did inspectors find at Harbours Edge?
In its last three inspection cycles (April 13, 2023 to July 8, 2026), Medicare lists 16 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 4 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 3 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 4 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 5 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Short-stay residents (rehab): 5 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 5 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (April 13, 2023 to July 8, 2026), Harbours Edge had 16 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.13 hours per resident per day; the Florida average is 3.86 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: July 24, 2025 — 9 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: July 24, 2025 (standard health inspection); July 8, 2026 (complaint investigation).

Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0812 Level E July 24, 2025 · corrected August 24, 2025

    “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”

  • F0842 Level D July 8, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected September 10, 2026

    “Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”

  • F0600 Level D July 24, 2025 · corrected September 26, 2025

    “Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”

  • F0689 Level D July 24, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected August 24, 2025

    “Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”

  • F0690 Level D July 24, 2025 · corrected August 24, 2025

    “Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”

  • F0804 Level D July 24, 2025 · corrected August 24, 2025

    “Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”

  • F0806 Level D July 24, 2025 · corrected August 24, 2025

    “Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”

  • F0808 Level D July 24, 2025 · corrected August 24, 2025

    “Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.”

  • F0880 Level D July 24, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected August 24, 2025

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

Previous cycle: July 11, 2024 — 6 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: July 11, 2024 (standard health inspection); July 24, 2025 (complaint investigation).

Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0558 Level D July 11, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected August 11, 2024

    “Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”

  • F0692 Level D July 11, 2024 · corrected August 11, 2024

    “Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”

  • F0695 Level D July 11, 2024 · corrected August 11, 2024

    “Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”

  • F0812 Level D July 11, 2024 · corrected August 11, 2024

    “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”

  • F0842 Level D July 11, 2024 · corrected August 11, 2024

    “Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”

  • F0880 Level D July 11, 2024 · corrected August 11, 2024

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

Earlier cycle: April 13, 2023 — 1 health citation

Inspections in this cycle: April 13, 2023 (standard health inspection); July 11, 2024 (complaint investigation).

Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0690 Level D April 13, 2023 · corrected April 28, 2023

    “Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Fire safety citations (13)
  • K0291 Level F July 24, 2025 · corrected August 29, 2025

    “Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”

  • K0353 Level F July 24, 2025 · corrected August 29, 2025

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0372 Level F July 24, 2025 · corrected August 29, 2025

    “Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”

  • K0918 Level F July 24, 2025 · corrected August 29, 2025

    “Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”

  • K0222 Level D July 24, 2025 · corrected August 29, 2025

    “Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”

  • K0211 Level F July 11, 2024 · corrected August 9, 2024

    “Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”

  • K0291 Level F July 11, 2024 · corrected August 9, 2024

    “Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”

  • K0923 Level F July 11, 2024 · corrected August 9, 2024

    “Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”

  • K0353 Level E July 11, 2024 · corrected August 9, 2024

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0920 Level E July 11, 2024 · corrected August 9, 2024

    “Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”

  • K0324 Level D July 11, 2024 · corrected August 9, 2024

    “Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”

  • K0712 Level D July 11, 2024 · corrected August 9, 2024

    “Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”

  • K0355 Level D April 13, 2023 · corrected April 27, 2023

    “Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeFloridaNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day1.280.730.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.570.800.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.282.332.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.133.863.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.683.513.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.920.530.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)19.2%41.5%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)13.3%46.1%42.5%
Administrators who left in the last year1.00.60.5

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Part of a group of 15 nursing homes: Lifespace Communities.

Legal business name: Lifespace Communities Inc.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
NameRoleShareSince
Lifespace Communities IncDirect owner100%January 1, 1994
Lifespace, Inc.Indirect owner100%July 9, 2012
Lifespace Communities IncManagement company (operational or managerial control)NOT APPLICABLEJanuary 1, 1994

Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.

Compare with other nursing homes

Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds54
Average residents per day50.9
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipNon-profit – other
Group or chain (affiliated entity)Lifespace Communities
Legal business nameLifespace Communities Inc
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid1988-01-20
Part of a continuing care retirement communityYes
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address401 E Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Phone(561) 272‑7979
CMS Certification Number105598
Name in Medicare recordsHARBOURS EDGE
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What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13