Westminster Towers & Shores
1700 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
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1700 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
"Welcome to Westminster Towers & Shores! Water surrounds Westminster Towers & Shores, where an active lifestyle meets convenient access to al..."
READ MORE4301 31st St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend is in Angel Care Assisted Living Facility. The staff and the administration are outstanding and the place is amazing. We have the best help. They're the most caring people and everybody works as a team. It's clean and they serve good food. ..."
READ MORE112 12th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father moved into Azalea Manor. We chose it because they had a private room with a shared common area. It's very clean. The staff ratio is very good. Everybody was very nice. My father says the food is good. He is pretty much to his own, but he do..."
READ MORE108 Bella Verde Blvd, Nokomis, FL 34275
4.7
(8 reviews)
"I looked at the independent living of The Goldton at Venice and had a very pleasant conversation with the marketing person. I got a thorough look at the facility, and what they offered. I also learned about the cost. They have smaller rooms. They hav..."
READ MORE1101 66th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
4.7
(8 reviews)
"The person who showed us around American House St. Petersburg was very knowledgeable, very friendly, and very helpful. The apartments were smaller and they did not have the full kitchen. It had a microwave and a small refrigerator. I think they had a..."
READ MORE3600 34th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
4.7
(24 reviews)
"My sister moved here. I like that they have a salt swimming pool and all the activities they have for their residents. The staff is friendly, and I like the size of the studio apartment. It's good and it's improving because they're a new company that..."
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730 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
4.6
(15 reviews)
"The Grand Villa of Sarasota didn't have a patio. Everyone was friendly and nice. The guy who gave the tour was nice. It's like a family-owned business. The tour was great. I like the rooms. They were comparable to the other facility. It made sense fo..."
READ MORE9797 Bay Pines Blvd, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
4.6
(11 reviews)
"The Pointe was very nice. I like all the windows in the atrium area. They had a big outside place. It's like five minutes from my house. The rooms were nice. Some of the people I talked to were happy there. The staff I talked to was very nice and kno..."
READ MORE9225 82nd Avenue North, Seminole, FL 33777
4.6
(8 reviews)
"I am a resident of The Villas of Casa Celeste. I came here a year and she showed me an apartment and they've done a lot of upgrades here. They get my laundry, and they have food three times a day, and housekeeping. They give you your medicine in the ..."
READ MORE5311 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, FL 34233
4.5
(16 reviews)
"HarborChase of Sarasota is amazing, just way too expensive. This is like a five-star facility. It's a very high-end facility. It is beautiful and immaculate. It smells good. It's the Tiffany's of retail versus Target. The facility is gorgeous. The st..."
READ MORE3271 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL 34231
4.5
(46 reviews)
"My mother has been a resident here for a year. All the staff whom I have interacted with have been caring and helpful. In particular, Lauren W. has gone above and beyond to make my mother feel at home and to assist her in many ways. I think they h..."
READ MORE9381 US Highway 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
4.5
(4 reviews)
"We toured Bayside Terrace yesterday. When I walked in, it was nice. However, they're being bought out by somebody and a new company is taking them over, so they're renovating, and there was a lot of construction going on. It's an old hotel, and it's ..."
READ MORE1010 American Eagle Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573
4.4
(33 reviews)
"Since moving into a spacious independent living apartment 14 months ago, we have experienced resort living with the added bonus of a Wellness Center and 24/7 EMT services. In addition to a caring management and staff, add on expertise! Hurricanes? No..."
READ MORE4902 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
4.4
(35 reviews)
"My mom moved to Brookdale Bayshore. It's an excellent facility. The people that work there are wonderful. The location is good and the price is right. I've eaten there and I had dinner with my mom the first night she was there. The food is good. The ..."
READ MORE841 Venetia Bay Blvd, Venice, FL 34285
4.4
(11 reviews)
"We spoke to an associate from the facility who gave us so much information about the facility and how the admission process worked in general. She was so h lpful that we are assessing our situation more informed...."
READ MORE4600 54th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
4.3
(27 reviews)
"We like the grounds, the size, and the layout of the condos at Addington Place at College Harbor. The thing we liked least was the long waiting list. Other than that, the staff was very nice, very pleasant, and very informative. They have a good acti..."
READ MORE1600 Center Rd, Venice, FL 34292
4.3
(24 reviews)
"My parents moved to the Windsor of Venice. What I like the best about it is it's small, and the staff seems to know everybody by name, and they are very caring. Everybody always has a smile on their face and is willing to lend a hand. I have tried th..."
READ MORE4730 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34233
4.3
(24 reviews)
"We liked Brookdale Colonial Park a lot because everything was one on floor and it was a very big facility. When we looked at it from the outside, it didn't look that big, but when we went inside, it was huge and there was a lot to do. The sizes of th..."
READ MORE3800 62 Avenue North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
4.3
(22 reviews)
"I was very impressed with Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living. It really kind of checked off all the boxes that we were looking for. I really don't have anything negative to say about it. What I really liked was their apartments were more spacious than ..."
READ MORE3855 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City, FL 33573
4.3
(37 reviews)
"I liked everything about Sun City Senior Living. They had an area where people could gather and extra activities that they brought in, like picnics and donuts at different times. I liked that. I thought that was great. Jennifer was fabulous. I liked ..."
READ MOREAccording 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.
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
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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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. |
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.
Assisted Living
Norman
3.0
Review of Summerfield Senior Living
My friend is at Summerfield Senior Living. She tells me the food is not good, but they have a nice area where they help you rehabilitate. The problem with them is that their room is just a studio...
Assisted Living
Melverna Blanchard
5.0
Review of Brookdale Palma Sola
My husband has been a resident of Brookdale Palma Sola for several months. We are extremely pleased with his care. The staff is wonderful and if I encountered an issue, it was immediately...
Assisted Living
Sharon
5.0
Review of Amira Choice Sarasota
My mother-in-law moved into Amira Choice Sarasota. It's a fabulous place. It's got everything. They have a chef. We ate lunch there, and the food was fabulous. The apartments are nice and clean....