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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Riverfront Communities consist of The Verandas at Riverfront Assisted Living, and Riverfront Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  Our campus is located in the historic Manatee river district of Bradenton, and our building  actually sits on the river front site of one of the first...
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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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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, 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.
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I liked this place a lot. It was very small very labor intensive place, they had a lot of helpers and they were very kind and respected the peoples. They treated him was very well. It was not as regemented...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Select Group Homes Inc Select Group Homes Inc is a group home located in Bradenton, Florida, in Manatee County. A pleasant and relaxing group home setting, Select Group Homes Inc is an excellent choice for your new home. Bradenton is a constantly growing city, with friendly residents, and lots...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bradenton Palms Assisted Living Facility is a residential care home for seniors located in the city of Bradenton, Florida in Manatee County. This city has numerous cultural and recreation sites for residents and visitors to enjoy. There are several parks in Bradenton that allow residents to hike,...
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Ellenton, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ellenton is $4,072 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seminole, FL with an average of $3,596 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ellenton, FL, vs. nearby cities

Ellenton, FL
$4,072/mo
$4,040/mo
$4,134/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellenton, FL, vs. state and national averages

Ellenton, FL
$4,072/mo
$3,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellenton, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,072/mo
$4,226/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellenton, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,593/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$4,297/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,636/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,726/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,710/mo

Senior living costs in Ellenton 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: Ellenton, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllenton, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,072/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,226/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,996/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ellenton, FL:$4,072/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ellenton, FL:$4,226/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ellenton, FL:$3,996/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ellenton, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ellenton 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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Assisted living cost trends in Ellenton, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ellenton 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
Ellenton, FL$4,196/mo$3,827/mo+9.6%
Florida$4,519/mo$4,316/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Ellenton, FL
2024 average cost:$4,196/mo
2023 average cost:$3,827/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,519/mo
2023 average cost:$4,316/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellenton, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Ellenton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ellenton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellenton

Westminster Palms in Saint Petersburg, FL

4.4
We have had good experience with the community. Sometimes it is difficult as a family member to make contact or receive responses from staff members but overall the community is a nice place to live that offers a lot of activities and opportunities for involvement for the residents.

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.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at Ellenton's senior living communities. One resident's family praised the staff for their patience and attentiveness to their loved one's needs Woodlands Village, while another expressed appreciation for the long-term friendship ...
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Varied activities for residents. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered at Ellenton's senior living communities. Activities include singing, games, movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch. These engaging opportunities help residents stay active and socially con ...
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Lovely outdoor spaces. Ellenton's senior living communities offer beautiful outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. One resident particularly enjoys the large backyard with a pier overlooking a lake and decking/walkways leading to an outdoor pool Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch. These areas provide residents with a ...
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Delicious and varied dining options. Reviews consistently praise the food quality and variety at Ellenton's senior living communities [[49858], [1379467], [144085]]. Chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents appreciate the thoughtfully designed living spaces at Ellenton's senior living communities [[49899], [1356062]]. Apartments come in various sizes and are kept clean and well-maintained. Some communities even offer private outdoor patios for residents to enjoy Woodlands Village.
Exceptional care for memory care residents. Families have expressed their satisfaction with the exceptional care provided to memory care residents at Ellenton's senior living communities [[1356062], [1379467], [1389327]]. The staff is trained to handle the unique needs of memory care residents and provide them with a safe and stimulating ...
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Ellenton review score based on 220 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 220 reviews of 38 Ellenton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellenton review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Ellenton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Ellenton, FL38 facilities
8.3
Palmetto, FL43 facilities
8.3
Bradenton, FL52 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellenton assisted living

When assisted living 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 220 reviews of 38 Ellenton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ellenton resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Ellenton assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ellenton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellenton, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellenton assisted living

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 Ellenton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellenton, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellenton assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ellenton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellenton, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellenton assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ellenton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellenton, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellenton assisted 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 assisted living communities in Ellenton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellenton, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellenton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ellenton protect seniors.
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Brookdale Pointe West, Grand Villa of Sarasota and Elan Manatee are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ellenton, Florida. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Ellenton, Florida are Brookdale Pointe West, Grand Villa of Sarasota and Brookdale Phillippi Creek. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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