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Photo of Brookdale Palma SolaCommunity card badge
77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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51 reviews
9.6
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51 reviews
5 star
53%
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31%
3 star
14%
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The facility is very well maintained and it's all opened and on one floor.Very spacious and you feel comfortable and at home. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about all aspects of the facility....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Built for Lives Lived WellBrandenton seniors looking for luxury assisted living find it in Palma Sola. Choosing this community as your new home sweet home means trading the cares and worries of home ownership for a life where your biggest chore might be choosing what to do, or who to do it with.A...
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Photo of Water's Edge of Bradenton
1010 Photos available
9.5
Review score
45 reviews
9.5
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45 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
18%
3 star
7%
2 star
9%
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13%
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Water's Edge is the BEST ever, it's clean everyone is so nice and the food is great, but the service is a little slow. We would certainly recommend this development to live in. I know after looking at...
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.
Water's Edge of BradentonWater’s Edge of Bradenton is a lovely assisted living community just off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in the town of Bradenton, Florida. The local town is a vacation friendly area that is almost entirely filled with country clubs, beaches, and residential housing. With...
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Photo of Discovery Commons at Bradenton
1111 Photos available
8.9
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3 reviews
8.9
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3 reviews
5 star
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The staff is very accommodating and understands exactly what your family member needs. They keep me informed, even during a hurricane. They keep my mother involved in the activities. When you walk in to the...
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.
Discovery Commons Bradenton community is committed to providing a high quality of life at every stage of the journey, from assisted living to memory care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's. Our staff is dedicated to fundamental concepts that include treating each resident with dignity and...
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66 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
Review score
34 reviews
8.8
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34 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
29%
3 star
6%
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The staff are very friendly and helpful and seem to be attending to my mother in law. I would recommend them to others - the facility is renovated, neat and clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sunny skies and warm hearts beckon at Westminster Manor, offering A Strong Foundation for Your Future. Our beautiful community is conveniently located on quiet neighborhood streets in Bradenton. Enjoy a lifestyle enriched with maintenance-free living, a wide variety of choices in residences, our...
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Photo of Freedom Village Bradenton, a CCRC
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.7
Review score
41 reviews
8.7
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41 reviews
5 star
59%
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24%
3 star
5%
2 star
7%
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It was a nice facility and the staff was very helpful. The price was comparable to other memory care units in Bradenton, Florida. The food was good and there were activities for the residents should they...
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.
Because mowing your own lawn is a highly overrated experience.Are you ready to experiment with new hobbies, re-ignite your sense of purpose and enjoy new experiences and connections with interesting new friends?  At our Life Care CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in Bradenton,...
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1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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14 reviews
8.6
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14 reviews
5 star
58%
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14%
3 star
21%
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Some staff excellent other staff shouldn't be there. Very little limited activities. Food is very good. Staff is not supervised at an adequately. Too much cell phone use.
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.
Watch the sun set over the water at Westminster Point Pleasant, an active senior living community on the Manatee River. We offer older adults an exciting and active lifestyle with spectacular waterfront views!Westminster Point Pleasant has been named Best Retirement Community and Best Assisted...
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1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
60 reviews
8.5
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60 reviews
5 star
42%
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33%
3 star
13%
2 star
7%
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All of the fours stem from a shortage of staff this facility is pretty great and would be all fives if they were not running with state minimums of patience per caregivers currently
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.
Welcome to Truewood by Merrill, Bradenton! If you are looking for a community that understands and honors you as a unique individual, you've come to the right place. We understand you probably have many questions, and we're here to help make the process as simple and straightforward as possible....
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Photo of The Villas of Holly Brook Bradenton Cove
55 Photos available
8.0
Review score
15 reviews
8.0
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15 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
13%
3 star
7%
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The facility is one and a half years old, very clean, management communication have been very good, the staff has treated my mom very good, the meals are all good quality. The negative would be the same as...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care: Bradenton Cove "The Villas of Holly Brook at Bradenton Cove is an upcoming community offering affordable Independent, Assisted and Memory Care studio apartments featuring individual climate control. Amenities include a bistro café, salon...
Photo of Grand Villa of SarasotaCommunity card badge
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
97 reviews
9.9
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97 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
13%
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It's a smaller community but everyone here is very close. It's a great community to live in. The help is wonderful and everyone is friendly. I've been very happy here.
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.
Grand Villa of Sarasota is a beautifully landscaped, Florida community situated on three lush acres on the Hudson Bayou. It is close to historic and charming downtown Sarasota, which offers residents plenty of excellent shopping and dining options. Residents enjoy our warm, relaxing environment,...
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3434 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
52 reviews
9.9
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52 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
19%
3 star
2%
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The location is wonderful, and the residents are consistently happy, welcoming, and friendly. The atmosphere is cordial and inviting. The staff members are not only approachable but also take the time to get...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
If you're looking to live in a luxurious, exciting, secure, and convenient place that you can call home, look no further than Stone River Resort Lifestyle Community. With cooking and cleaning taken care of by our professional staff, you'll have the time and freedom to enjoy all the amenities...
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Photo of Elan Manatee
1616 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
Review score
15 reviews
9.7
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15 reviews
5 star
93%
4 star
7%
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My mother was at Elan Manatee for 3 months. The treatment she received from the caregivers , [name removed] and [name removed] was excellent. My mother said everyone was very pleasant helpful , kind and...
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.
Welcome to the new Elan Manatee Assisted Living & Memory Care-where a lifestyle and distinction is easily found. Located in beautiful Bradenton, Florida, Elan strives to provide senior living services to brighten and enhance every residents life.We are dedicated to delivering the care and...
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Photo of Inspired Living at Lakewood RanchCommunity card badge
2323 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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112 reviews
9.4
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112 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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I haven't had anything in regards to the food but it looks good and our loved one seems fine with it. What we like the most about the community is that they get my our loved out to participate in activities...
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.
Bradenton’s premier senior living community, Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch, sits on 14 lush, wooded acres conveniently located off SR 70, and within quick access of Interstate 75. We are just minutes away from the exclusive restaurants and shopping areas of Lakewood Ranch.Purposefully...
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Photo of Discovery Village Sarasota Bay IL
1313 Photos available
9.3
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6 reviews
9.3
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6 reviews
5 star
83%
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Everyone is very accommodating. Living room is very small, master ok for only one person, 2nd bedroom is tiny, closet space is much too small. Both bathrooms are bigger than they need to be. That space could...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of Cypress Springs
1111 Photos available
9.3
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35 reviews
9.3
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35 reviews
5 star
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The staff and management are great. The facility is very nice and ultra clean. The thing that kills the place is the food. Breakfast is usually pretty good but sometimes they dont have eggs. Eggs should...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
We believe that Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Cypress Springs, our management teams...
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1919 Photos available
9.2
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9 reviews
9.2
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9 reviews
5 star
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Please know that this IS NOT A CARE facility! This an apartment complex for those 55 and over and want and active lifestyle. They do serve breakfast Monday thru Friday at no cost with added dinners and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of Woodlands Village
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.1
Review score
122 reviews
9.1
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122 reviews
5 star
41%
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She loved living here. The staff was amazing, very caring and friendly. The fact that the facility was all on one level was helpful in that my mother did not have to navigate elevators to get to meals. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Woodlands Village provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on fourteen acres of sprawling, landscaped grounds, you'll love our stunning, shady park and comfortable facilities. With numerous beaches, shops, golf courses and museums nearby, residents always...
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1616 Photos available
9.1
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93 reviews
9.1
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93 reviews
5 star
84%
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It's always clean, staff are friendly and helpful, the food is very good and they get a choice at each meal. It's small enough to get acquainted with people quickly. They have activities every day. The...
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.
The Windsor of Bradenton is a licensed assisted living residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We have been serving the needs of senior adults...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
59 reviews
8.0
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59 reviews
5 star
51%
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3 star
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It was a very clean facility even during construction. It felt like home and the staff were all so friendly. Highly recommend
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Desoto Beach Club provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Desoto Beach Club offers you a quiet, beautiful home nestled within Sarasota. Residents enjoy the convenience of being close to all the things that make life rich, like shopping, great dining, golfing and...
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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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.
This stunning assisted living community is located in the relaxing, blissful Bradenton, Florida. It is located on four acres that will make your loved one feel like they are in the country. Surrounded by the tranquil sounds of the wildlife, fountain and pond located near the community, residents...
Photo of Great American Assisted Living Community at Bradenton
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5 star
25%
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It took a while to get use to assisted living. It is different that independent living, but the staff have worked to make it pleasant. The activities department here has been what I have enjoyed the most.
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.
At Great American Assisted Living Community at Bradenton, we provide a caring, comfortable atmosphere all wound up in an active and secure community. Located underneath the shade of the palm trees in Bradenton, our suburban campus is the perfect place to call home. With quality care provided in a...
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Photo of Brookdale Bradenton Gardens
1717 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.0
Review score
54 reviews
7.0
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54 reviews
5 star
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Staff is usually quite attentive to my aunt. The PA, [name removed], and the nursing staff is very good with her and ensure our directions are followed. The lady at the desk keeps an eye out for her as well...
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.
Squeeze More Life Into Your Senior LivingFor our assisted living residents, life might never have been sweeter, as they have an almost endless onslaught of rewarding activities available every day. Tuesday hymn sings for our crooners, Wednesday Words With Friends for our word lovers, or Monday...
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1313 Photos available
3.0
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2 reviews
3.0
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We chose Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay because they have 24 hour nursing which was very important for us. There is not someone just on call - they are present in the building at all times. The facility...
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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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 independent living in Bradenton, FL

The average cost of senior living in Bradenton is $4,043 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Largo, FL with an average of $3,495 per month.

Independent living costs in Bradenton, FL, vs. nearby cities

Bradenton, FL
$4,043/mo
$3,961/mo

Independent living costs in Bradenton, FL, vs. state and national averages

Bradenton, FL
$4,043/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Bradenton, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,283/mo
Independent Living
$4,043/mo

Independent living costs in Bradenton, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,978/mo
Studio
$3,958/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,383/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,504/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,710/mo

Senior living costs in Bradenton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bradenton, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBradenton, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,043/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,134/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,283/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bradenton, FL:$4,043/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bradenton, FL:$4,134/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bradenton, FL:$4,283/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Bradenton, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bradenton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Bradenton, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Bradenton, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bradenton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bradenton, FL$3,395/mo$3,139/mo+8.2%
Florida$3,412/mo$3,308/mo+3.1%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Bradenton, FL
2024 average cost:$3,395/mo
2023 average cost:$3,139/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,412/mo
2023 average cost:$3,308/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Bradenton

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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.

Magnolia Gardens ALF in Pinellas Park, FL

4.5
Magnolia Gardens is a great place - it's been really nice. The staff is great and do a great job. Like everybody else, they're short-handed. But the people they have there do everything. Whether it's taking out the garbage, dispensing meds, or serving food, they do what it takes to keep ...
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Freedom Plaza, a CCRC in Sun City Center, FL

5.0
Pristine grounds, commendable housekeeping, reliable medical transportation, local shopping trips, on & off site activities, pickle ball, tennis, bocce, shuffleboard, golf, nature trails, fitness director, delicious food in seven locations, 24/7 EMT, golf course views, competent maintenance, in ...
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Bradenton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bradenton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bradenton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bradenton independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bradenton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bradenton, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bradenton independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bradenton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bradenton, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bradenton independent 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 independent living communities in Bradenton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bradenton, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
34%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.6%
47%
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Related senior services in Bradenton, Florida

In Bradenton, Florida, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Bradenton, Florida is somewhat car-dependent, and while it’s more convenient to have a personal vehicle for errands, some can be accomplished using public transportation. Transit options in Bradenton are provided by Manatee County Area Transportation (MCAT), and seniors may receive fare discounts. There are several bus routes, trollies, and shuttles that offer service both within Bradenton and to surrounding areas, including the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport. Bradenton has limited biking infrastructure and can be a challenge to navigate on foot outside of tourist areas.

Bradenton offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Known for its Florida history and Spanish heritage, Bradenton creatively blends the old with the new. To learn about local regional history, be sure to visit the De Soto National Memorial or Manatee Village Historical Park. The working artists community, Village of the Arts, is a wonderful spot to view the latest creative works. A stroll along the Riverwalk in Bradenton’s downtown is a great way to work up an appetite before sampling from the variety of seafood options in the historic Cortez Fishing Village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Palma Sola, Water's Edge of Bradenton and Discovery Commons at Bradenton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bradenton, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 63 independent living facilities near Bradenton, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Bradenton, Florida are Grand Villa of Sarasota, Stone River Retirement Community and Brookdale Phillippi Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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