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Woodlands Village
1055 301 Blvd E, Bradenton, FL 34203
"I visited Woodlands Village in person. We like it, mostly because all of the units have full kitchens, and my dad needs...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$2,900
The Best Assisted Living Communities in Manatee County, FL
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authentic reviews in Manatee County, FL below include 124 Assisted Living facilities with 1948 reviews. On average in Manatee County, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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Great American Assisted Living Community at Bradenton
1015 7th Ave. East, Bradenton, FL 34208
"I moved into here. I'm happy and have plenty of room. The staff is wonderful. Everything has been fine. "
Assisted Living
$3,000
Caring Stars Winner
Water's Edge of Bradenton
2015 32nd Ave West, Bradenton, FL 34205
"They provide a pretty good service. The staff is good, and they are friendly too. The apartments are large. There are...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,420
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Brookdale Bradenton Gardens
5612 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207
"My aunt was at Brookdale Bradenton Gardens for two weeks. The location is perfect. The place is being upgraded. I like...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,245
Caring Stars Winner
Freedom Village of Bradenton
6410 21st Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34209
"I toured Freedom Village of Bradenton. We started with an overview of what the community was, what I would be...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+3
$4,300
Elan Manatee Assisted Living & Memory Care
7375 Stone River Rd., Bradenton, FL 34203
"Elan Manatee was well laid out. They had two-bedrooms but only had one available, which I consider too small for someone...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,530
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Brookdale Palma Sola
450 67th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34209
"Wonderful staff, very caring. Physical therapy was right there on-site, which was great. There is always a monthly...
Assisted Living
$3,110
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Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch
5424 Lena Rd, Bradenton, FL 34211
"My mother was a resident of Inspired Living. She came to the community in need of care, and the nurses and aides were...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,695
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community
5601 N. Honore Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243
"DeSoto Palms had nice rooms, but the only one they get on Medicaid is a shared room with a shared bathroom. My mother...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,950
Heron House
3221 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34237
"My wife is in memory care at Heron House. They have activities for the people that are there, they have three meals a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,150
Alderman Oaks Retirement Center
727 Hudson Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236
"I liked Alderman Oaks very much. It has a special appeal because my mother-in-law is someone who is active and lives in...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,050
Grand Villa of Sarasota
730 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
"My father was at Grand Villa of Sarasota. It was very nice, it was a great location, and it was a good price. The food...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$10,000
Brookdale Sarasota Midtown
2186 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239
"Our overall tour experience at Brookdale Sarasota Midtown was very good. The dining area was nice. They had tablecloths...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,005
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The Fountains of Hope Assisted Living and Memory Care
2250 Jesus Way, Sarasota, FL 34240
"The Fountains of Hope was very good. The only thing was the distance, which was a little too far for us to go, so we...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,850
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Colonial Park
4730 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34233
"The staff at Brookdale Colonial Park was willing and seemed to be very capable of doing their jobs. They answered all of...
Assisted Living
$4,545
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Aravilla Sarasota
3271 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL 34231
"After an exhaustive search of memory care facilities in Sarasota, I chose Aravilla for my wife for several reasons: (1)...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,570
Brookdale Phillippi Creek
5501 Swift Road, Sarasota, FL 34231
"First, the staff there were so helpful with helping me decide where to place my mom. they took the time to help me make...
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$3,435
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Angels Senior Living at Sarasota
5750 Honore Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34233
"I made my husband a new home at Angels Senior Living at Sarasota. He loves it. He is in assisted living, and he has a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,950
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Savannah Grand of Sarasota
7130 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34238
"We also really liked Savannah Grand of Sarasota, but my mom has a dog that they will allow to have with her, but to walk...
Assisted Living
$4,095
Brookdale Palmer Ranch
5111 Palmer Ranch Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34238
"Palmer Ranch Healthcare and Rehabilitation is right down the road from where I live. It’s absolutely beautiful, and the...
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$5,455
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Paying for Assisted Living in Manatee County
According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living services in Manatee County are moderately priced compared to the state as a whole and affordable compared to the national average. The survey doesn’t include data for Manatee County, but assisted living fees for Bradenton, the county’s principal city, are included in the average for the North Port area. In this region, seniors pay $3,888 per month for assisted living. This is higher than the state median of $3,700, but it’s considerably lower than the national overall rate of $4,300.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Manatee County, FL and Nearby Cities
Assisted living costs in Manatee County are toward the lower end of the price spectrum compared to other areas of Florida. The most expensive city in the state is the capital, Tallahassee, where fees average $5,506 per month. In The Villages, a planned 55+ community, care costs are relatively high at $4,950. In the Sebastian area, monthly rates are closer to the national average at $4,500, while in the Palm Bay area, assisted living facilities charge approximately $4,100 per month. In Punta Gorda, seniors pay approximately $3,938, and the Miami area, the average is $3,500. Sebring has the most affordable rates in the state at $2,895 per month.
Manatee County/North Port
$3,888
Florida
$3,700
The United States
$4,300
Miami
$3,500
Palm Bay
$4,100
The Villages
$4,950
Tallahassee
$5,506
Sebastian
$4,500
Punta Gorda
$3,938
Sebring
$2,895
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Manatee County
In 2014, the state of Florida replaced all their HCBS waiver programs with the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC-LTC), which helps eligible seniors pay for assisted living costs. Florida also has the Optional State Supplement (OSS), a non-Medicaid program available for qualified seniors.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
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Free Assisted Living Resources in Manatee County
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Manatee County Senior Services | (941) 749-3030 | Manatee County administers a broad range of programs for those aged 60 and over, enabling them to avoid institutional placement and enjoy optimal quality of life in an assisted living facility. It operates the countywide Elder Helpline, which is reached at (941) 742-5818. This informational line is staffed with live agents who provide information on local services available to seniors. The county also oversees programs such as case management and medical transportation and provides referrals to other area resources. |
| Senior Connection Center, Inc. | (800) 336-2226 | Senior Connections Center, Inc., is the county’s Aging and Disability Resource Center and the designated Area Agency on Aging in the region. This local nonprofit organization provides services and supports to those aged 60 and over, including free health and wellness courses, Medicare options counseling and elder abuse prevention services. The agency also operates an Elder Hotline that provides over-the-phone information and assistance accessing programs that meet seniors’ needs. |
| Manatee County Veterans Services Office | (941) 745-3795 | The county’s VSO links qualifying veterans and their families to the state and federal benefits and services they’re entitled to. Through this office, eligible veterans can apply for disability and pension benefits and the Aid and Attendance benefit, which may help them cover the cost of assisted living services. The VSO can also help visitors determine whether they’re eligible for VA healthcare services or veterans’ home placement. |
| SHINE | (800) 963-5337 | SHINE is a statewide program that provides free senior health insurance options counseling. It’s staffed by trained volunteers who answer questions about Medicare benefits, Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plan options and long-term care insurance in Manatee County. Residents can receive personalized services over the phone or in person, or they may attend community classes that cover topics such as long-term care and Medicare benefits. |
| Legal Aid of Manasota | (941) 747-1628 | Legal Aid of Manasota provides free civil legal assistance to Manatee County residents aged 60 and over. Through this local nonprofit agency, seniors can obtain assistance with drafting simple wills and assigning powers of attorney. The agency can help qualifying seniors obtain federal benefits such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare and Medicaid. It also advocates on behalf of seniors in cases regarding illegal debt collection practices, elder abuse and health insurance fraud. |
| Manatee County Aging Network | (941) 894-8686 | The Manatee County Aging Network is a nonprofit organization that connects older adults with programs and services that promote healthy aging. It maintains a member list of community organizations that provide financial services, legal assistance, options counseling, transportation and volunteer opportunities. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Manatee County
Manatee County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Kenneth
4.0
Review of Brookdale Palma Sola
My friend's sister is a resident of Brookdale Palma Sola. They're good, and they do everything. If there's something going on, they call me. It's very clean. They have people come in and sing. They...
Assisted Living
ReviewerFC062225A
4.0
Review of The Windsor of Bradenton
I liked The Windsor of Bradenton, except they didn't have the pool. I did taste the food there, which was very good also, and they have a good chef there. I went back twice there. It was one of my...
Assisted Living
ReviewerFC062225A
5.0
Review of Water's Edge of Bradenton
I chose Water's Edge of Bradenton for myself. I pretty much looked at several, and I liked that one the best. They were the only ones who had everything I wanted. I've been there twice. This past...
