The Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in Manatee County, FL

"Freedom Village was very nice, and the facilities, layout, and the accommodations were good, but it’s too far for my family. I used to visit friends there. The apartments were very nice and a good size. Everybody seemed happy. They had activities, like going off campus to different places and entertainments, so they were very active. "

"Bradenton - Westminster Manor Independent Living has assisted living and long-term care. It was beautiful. The apartment was very roomy, had lots of storage, and was very nice. They had laundry service, or you could do your own laundry. They had two dining areas. The grounds were nice. They had a nice little hiking trail around the building. The staff was very knowledgeable and very nice. She showed us a larger apartment and then a smaller one. She answered any questions that we had. We didn't see the food, but the dining area itself was very nice. They had scheduled dinners and an alternate menu if you didn't want anything that was on the main menu. They had places where you could sing along. They had movies, bingo, and games. They'll take you if you need to go to a doctor or shopping or anywhere."

"Westminster Shores was a beautiful property with beautiful views. They have villas as well as medium-sized high-rise buildings including new ones being built. The people and the management were good. The room we stayed in was a very spacious two-bedroom villa. The amenities were very good, too. "

"Aviva Senior Living was extremely nice. It was very clean. The staff was welcoming. The residents were happy and the food was excellent. We did eat lunch there. It was chef prepared and it was excellent. I loved the building layout. The grounds were very tropical, nice, and green. The rooms were spacious. The room that we visited had a window that looked out on some really beautiful landscape and it would be very accommodating and welcoming to anyone who uses a walker."

"We toured the Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay. They took us on the whole thing. It's a huge place. They've kept updating. Some beautiful artists come in there and all the walls have nice art on them. They have lots of activities, and take you to some places. That's why I like their location. They'll take you to St. Armands and that's a big shopping area that is by the beach. They've got it all there. The staff was very good. One gal took us and did one part and another one showed up. She did the other part, and then they gave us the booklet with the fees and all their activities."

"Moved here from my house into a villa and have not regretted my decision to chose Sunnyside Village for a moment. There are numerous formats and sizes of homes, from villas to smaller or larger apartments, and houses with attached garages. I was drawn by the large property, beautiful walkways with lovely landscaping and huge old trees. Also the consistently excellent quality of the food served graciously by great dining room and kitchen staff. We have a gorgeous chapel inviting meditation and prayer. The pervading sense of fellowship and kindness in this Christian Community can be felt immediately; it literally embraces one from the first day. There are activities galore for any interests, from cards to physical therapy to exercises, literary and musical clubs and outlets, outings for sports, musical and other cultural events, excursions; our monthly calendar is filled with a huge variety of activities. And, not to gild the lily ,excellent maintenance and when needed emergency service. The independent living facility is next to our assisted living, nursing and memory care facilities. To top off all of this, I based my move also on a spreadsheet which detailed my expenses before and after the move, and found that I out ahead financially after the move."