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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I liked this place a lot. It was very small very labor intensive place, they had a lot of helpers and they were very kind and respected the peoples. They treated him was very well. It was not as regemented...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Select Group Homes Inc Select Group Homes Inc is a group home located in Bradenton, Florida, in Manatee County. A pleasant and relaxing group home setting, Select Group Homes Inc is an excellent choice for your new home. Bradenton is a constantly growing city, with friendly residents, and lots...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The care at this community is good. The staff is caring and attentive. The community is clean and offers a good environment for the residents. They offer the residents activities. We would recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are a family owned facility and opened in 1996. We built the building and I am an accessible on site owner and an LPN. Tour some corporate facilities and then ours. Our continuity, long term staff, culture and consistent improvement in all aspects of what we do has resulted in a product that...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Riverfront Communities consist of The Verandas at Riverfront Assisted Living, and Riverfront Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Our campus is located in the historic Manatee river district of Bradenton, and our building actually sits on the river front site of one of the first...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Live in the shade of excellence.81 Oaks Senior Living was created just for you. Our holistic approach to wellness and our personalized approach to assisted living and memory care means you’ll be living a life that reflects your standards, your desires and your schedule. From our Signature...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of assisted living in Desoto Acres, FL
The average cost of senior living in Desoto Acres is $4,363 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seminole, FL with an average of $3,596 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Desoto Acres, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Desoto Acres, FL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Desoto Acres, FL by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Desoto Acres, FL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Desoto Acres
Recent reviews for assisted living in Desoto Acres
Windsor Reflections Memory Care in Lakewood Ranch, FL
4.4
My husband been a resident for 16 months. He is treated with care and respect. If I have a concern, its addressed in a timely manner. Staff members in all departments take a personal interest.
Sun Towers in Sun City Center, FL
5.0
The service was outstanding because [of] the personnel [was] outstanding. The personnel [was] outstanding because the supervisory and management was outstanding.
Westminster Suncoast in Saint Petersburg, FL
4.9
Friendliness is one of their most outstanding features. Little bobbles and bumps happen, but all in all, Mom's been very pleased with them. She's getting ready to switch from assisted living to independent living, and she wanted to stay at Westminster Suncoast. One challenge that for some ...
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Desoto Acres review score based on 471 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 471 reviews of 76 Desoto Acres assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Desoto Acres review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Desoto Acres review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Desoto Acres assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 471 reviews of 76 Desoto Acres assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Desoto Acres resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Desoto Acres, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
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4.1
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Desoto Acres assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desoto Acres assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desoto Acres, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Desoto Acres assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Desoto Acres that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
60.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.2%
48.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Desoto Acres assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Desoto Acres Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desoto Acres assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Desoto Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Desoto Acres assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Desoto Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
52.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
48.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desoto Acres assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Desoto Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.2%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Desoto Acres
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Desoto Acres protect seniors.
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Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens, Brookdale Colonial Park and Grand Villa of Sarasota are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Desoto Acres, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 94 assisted living facilities near Desoto Acres, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Desoto Acres, Florida are Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens, Brookdale Colonial Park and Grand Villa of Sarasota. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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