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They have a game room, books to read, movies to watch, and special events that they do once or twice a week. Very friendly staff! She is allowed to have her dog there, so that is a plus. She is in...
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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.
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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.
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.
Jacaranda TraceJacaranda Trace is a retirement and assisted living community located in beautiful Venice, Sarasota County, Florida. Our community has a Mediterranean flare and is nestled on over 30 acres, with the refreshing Gulf Coast just a quick trip away. Golf is very popular in Venice and if...
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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
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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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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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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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They were great. super and very compassionate. I would recommend to anyone who needs elder care. The staff were super, the food is phenomenal and the dining staff were the best and you can see they loved the...
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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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I know it's hard to find good help these days but I know they were short of help when my mom was there. She required I think more help then they could give her. But when they did help they were kind and...
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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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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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It is nice to see that my father is in a very clean community. He is very happy with the meals with a lot of variety. He is trying to get more involved with the great activities. The staff is wonderful and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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My loved one was previously a resident at Refuge at New Life House. I thought that this facility was a very casual and home like atmosphere. The visitation was easy and welcoming. The move in process was...
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.
Located in Brandon, Hillsborough County, Florida, New Life Adult Care is an assisted living community that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable place to call home. Those looking for memory care in Brandon will find that this community offers just what they are seeking. The city of Brandon...
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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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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 memory care in Manatee County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Manatee County is $4,122 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $3,168 per month.

Memory care costs in Manatee County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Manatee County, FL
$4,122/mo
$4,283/mo
$4,184/mo

Memory care costs in Manatee County, FL, vs. state and national averages

Manatee County, FL
$4,122/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Manatee County, FL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,122/mo

Memory care costs in Manatee County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,428/mo
Studio
$5,643/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,196/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,045/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,095/mo

Senior living costs in Manatee County 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: Manatee County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeManatee County, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,122/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,789/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,203/mo$3,980/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
Manatee County, FL:$4,122/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Manatee County, FL:$3,789/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Manatee County, FL:$4,203/mo
Florida:$3,980/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in Manatee County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Manatee County 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Manatee County, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Manatee County 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
Manatee County, FL$5,238/mo$4,982/mo+5.1%
Florida$5,273/mo$5,013/mo+5.2%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Manatee County, FL
2024 average cost:$5,238/mo
2023 average cost:$4,982/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,273/mo
2023 average cost:$5,013/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Manatee County

Recent reviews for memory care in Manatee County

The Windsor of Venice

4.6
My loved one was previously a resident at The Windsor of Venice and the overall experience was great. The Memory Care section was awesome. The staff was amazing about taking care of my loved one! I would recommend this facility to others.

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.

Weinberg Village in Tampa, FL

5.0
Our mother has lived at Weinberg Village for about 10 months. She began in Assisted Living, and the past three months has been in the Memory Care Unit. The care she has received has been amazing! The daily attention given to her is wonderful! Starting with [name removed] tours, meeting with ...
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Manatee County review score based on 2,155 family reviews

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Review score390 facilities2155 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 2155 reviews of 390 Manatee County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Manatee County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Manatee County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Manatee County, FL390 facilities
8.2
Bradenton, FL49 facilities
8.2
Palmetto, FL40 facilities

Review subcategories for Manatee County memory care

When memory care 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 2,155 reviews of 390 Manatee County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Manatee County resident and family memory care 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.
Manatee County, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Manatee County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manatee County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manatee County, 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 Manatee County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Manatee County 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
48.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.3%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Manatee County memory care

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 Manatee County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Manatee County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Manatee County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Manatee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manatee County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Manatee County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Manatee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manatee County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Manatee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manatee County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
34.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Manatee County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Manatee County protect seniors.
Learn about Florida memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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