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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.2
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Super friendly staff. [name removed] & [name removed] go out of their way to accommodate my mother's needs. Facility is clean and modern. Staff is very friendly. Really nice after being let down at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.Residents of our assisted living and memory care community love our neighborhood...
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Photo of Belvedere Commons of Sun City Center
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48 reviews
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Everyone at Belvedere Commons were very helpful and kind when moving my brother in. [name removed] was wonderful to work with, she always greeted us with her beautiful smile. They took excellent care of my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Belvedere Commons of Sun City Center is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community just minutes south of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. Uniquely placed in a beautiful residential setting, Belvedere Commons is a warm, supportive place to call home, and a wonderful place for friends...
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Photo of Venice Palms Senior Living
2222 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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All 5s!! Very Clean! Everyone is very friendly!! Staff, residents and guests! Staff is concerned about residents and call lights are answered very quickly'
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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Photo of Hampton Manor of Punta Gorda
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My mother is very happy there. She says all the people are very nice. The size of the room is sufficient. The place is well kept and clean. I have no complaints. I would give it a five out of five.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Hampton Manor of Punta Gorda is a premier assisted living and memory care community. We are family-friendly with open common spaces, a theatre, a reservable dining area for parties, and various programs, events, perfect for entertaining family members.
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9.1
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Everyone is so friendly, residents and staff alike. The staff is kind and caring. They are very responsive to needs. There are lots of activities something for everyone. And the food! Wonderful!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
The Crossings at Riverview located in Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida is an assisted living community also providing specialized memory care resources for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Riverview is conveniently accessible to Interstates 4 and 75 and sits along the...
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Caring, helpful staff. Clean facility. The entire facility is devoted to memory care and they cater to the needs of the individual. The memory care residents are not marginalized like they can be in a...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
A custom approach to assisted living memory care guides the way of life at Seasons Belleair. This includes an exciting variety of amazing amenities with plenty to see, do and experience. At Seasons, your loved one can enjoy all the comforts of home while receiving attentive care from our...
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1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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Every thing has gone smoothly. The staff have been great, seem to have concern for their clients. The have been very helpful. The facility is clean and well maintained. The only unknown was the fact they are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Welcome to The Lakes of Dunedin, our lovely assisted living community in charming Dunedin, Florida, located minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. We are a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities, designed to help our residents enjoy life to the fullest!
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Photo of The Colonnade at Beckett Lake Clearwater
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44 Floor plans available
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My sister's needs were a bit more than just assisted living but not enough for the full time care, but the aides went up and above to help her and give us peace of mind when we left her. They did have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
When you’re here, you’re home.Are you looking for a senior living community where you can redefine your independence? At our community in Clearwater, Florida, you can do just that. You’ll have the care you need when you need it all on one campus with Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s and Dementia...
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33 Floor plans available
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The staff [name removed] was welcoming and made us feel at home, it was nice clean and provided may activities to keep grandmother stimulated and active. It was a lovely place ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Welcome to Bay Wood Senior Living! Our team is comprised of compassionate, experienced, and dedicated individuals who strive to raise the bar of senior care every day. Bay Wood Senior Living’s core values are Teamwork, Stewardship, Integrity, Transparency, Growth, and Celebration. Bay Wood Senior...
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The staff is very helpful and accommodating . The facility has lots of activities to keep someone busy . My mom has not loved the food especially sundays being brunch often .
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to Aviva, Sarasota's only senior living rental community offering all levels of care.The Aviva Experience is about maximizing your potential. Live life to the fullest in our warm, intellectually stimulating environment which attracts educated and curious individuals. It is the perfect...
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Photo of Country Inn
33 Photos available
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The community has a fresh, new look and is very clean. The medical and rehab staff are very good. The pool still needs to be up and running. Overall, I would recommend it, especially for medical rehab care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Country Inn offers assisted living in Pinellas Park, Pinellas County, Florida in a country setting. Due to the small size of Country Inn, the needs of the guests are attended to in a modern up to date facility with attention to each guest's particular requirements. When memory care, dementia and...
Photo of Elance at Sarasota
99 Photos available
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The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is very good. Lots of fun activities for the residents, and a beautiful campus with a large lake. My parents are very happy there. And their apartment is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Elance' at Sarasota, located in Florida is a retirement community that offers Independent Living and Assisted Living. Elance' is located on a large and comfortable senior campus notable for spacious, beautifully landscaped grounds. Elance' at Sarasota is located just minutes from shopping,...
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Photo of Lexington Manor at Port Charlotte
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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I would give them 4 stars. Dining is great along with activities. No clarification on levels of care and nursing could be more involved when falls with injuries occur. Apartment size is adequate and food...
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.
At Lexington Manor, you’ll find beautifully appointed independent living and assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. In the business for over 20 years with knowledgeable staff, Lexington Manor has the experience and compassion to care for your loved one. We are a...
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Photo of The Goldton at St. Petersburg
1717 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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We have been very happy with this home. The staff is incredible and the facility is extremely well run. Very impressed. We would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
The Goldton at St. Petersburg is a family-owned and operated assisted living and memory care establishment. Our goal has been simple yet aspirational: to help our residents flourish. Entering the community does not mean checking your lifestyle or personality at the door. Residents continue to...
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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Seminole
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The Marketing Director was exceptional from our very first contact with her. She was extremely knowledgeable and was able to assist us with complicated questions that we had. [name removed] always treated us...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Arden Courts of Seminole is dedicated to those who are struggling with memory loss. We allow are residents to age in place for as long as possible. We have nurses in our community 24/7 that will administer medications, communicate with family, and physicians. We are centrally located in Seminole,...
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Photo of Hawthorne Inn and Estates of Brandon
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Wonderful staff that truly care about their residents!! My mom has had no issues and she has made lots of new friends and receives the care she needs.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Photo of The Colonnade at Northdale
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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5 on all.....I love that my mother is there. You couldn't ask for better people to take care of my mother. They treat her like family with such utmost respect and care. I couldn't ask for more.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
This is the luxurious senior lifestyle you’ve been looking for.Our Tampa community offers exceptional assisted living and memory care services to exceptional seniors. One visit, and you’ll see the difference before you even walk through our front doors, with our landscaped exterior befitting a...
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Photo of Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Cottage
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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The staff was very friendly, very informative on what's happening. They paid a lot of attention to my mom because she didn't want to leave the room. So a nurses would talked her into coming out having a cup...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Would you like to love where you live? If you answered yes, then Parkside Assisted Living & Memory Care is for you. We are challenging what people think Assisted Living and Memory Care should be and delivering a quality lifestyle not seen before. Our open concept cottage floor plans offer...
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Photo of Heron House
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11 Floor plan available
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They are very nice. I would like to make sure level of care is continuously reviewed. I don't want default to be the most expensive. I was scared of facilities that are Medicaid eligible but they are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
About Heron HouseHeron House Senior Living Community is located in the heart of Sarasota, Florida. Our community is close to many award winning beaches like Siesta Key and located a stone's throw from trendy downtown Sarasota. Our residents also enjoy the variety of restaurants, art districts and...
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Photo of The Gables of Palm Harbor
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The level of care they can provide exceeds other ALFs. Being able to go there kept my FIL out of a nursing home. They go out of their way to help. So far our experience has been really positive.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Welcome to The Gables of Palm Harbor. Our experienced, compassionate staff prides themselves on giving personal attention to each resident and providing positive encouragement every day. We are also honored to have 'family partners' sharing their special skills and interests on a regular basis.
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Staff is excellent in respect to taking care of my mom. Their good chef left a month or 2 ago so the food with the new chef isn't all that great. As far as the Director of the place and the head of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE... EVERY DAYOur community offers a rich array of amenities and engaging social activities in a spectacular setting. On a typical day, our residents can be found getting a trim at the on-site beauty salon and barber shop, strolling through the gorgeous community gardens,...
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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Heron East is now Suncoast East! Brand new owners and a fabulous new Executive Director are upgrading so many things. It is feeling like a completely new home. I recommend Suncoast East more!
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.
Heron East Assisted Living has been providing a warm, lively community setting and outstanding care for Sarasota seniors since 1999. Our dedicated and experienced staff reflects a stable team with many years tenure, offering more than 60 years of experience in elder care. The City of Sarasota...
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There were four recommendations back in September,appointments made....[communities removed] were ruled out. She liked Tessera and [community removed]....:in the end she picked Tessera....but the transition...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Tessera Brandon was just awarded Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best Assisted Living Community for a five county area for the third year running so know you are choosing the best place to reside!Tessera Brandon has 87 assisted living apartments for seniors who need minimal assistance and seek an...
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99 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
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18 reviews
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I nothing negative to say about the Goldton. Top notch. Yes, we would recommend The Goldton at Venice to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Goldton at Venice strives to offer state-of-the-art luxury living to the seniors of Nokomis who aspire to lead an independent and active lifestyle away from the burdens of daily life. Located in the heart of Nokomis, Florida, The Goldton is a unique senior living experience for the astute,...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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32 reviews
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I want to share a personal experience that may help others navigating senior care decisions. My mother was placed in Memory Care when Assisted Living would have been a more suitable option for her at the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
When you’re here, you’re home.Are you ready to redefine your independence with the care you need and the lifestyle you want? Our community is a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC, which means you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with Assisted Living, memory care...
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Cost of assisted living in Manatee County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Manatee County is $3,826 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $3,168 per month.

Assisted living costs in Manatee County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Manatee County, FL
$3,826/mo
$4,134/mo
$4,040/mo

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

Manatee County, FL
$3,826/mo
$3,902/mo
U.S. national average
$4,565/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,826/mo
$4,173/mo

Assisted living costs in Manatee County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,821/mo
Studio
$3,915/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,739/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,638/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,095/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.
Assisted Living$3,826/mo$3,902/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,173/mo$4,290/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$4,203/mo$3,993/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Manatee County, FL:$3,826/mo
Florida:$3,902/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Manatee County, FL:$4,173/mo
Florida:$4,290/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Manatee County, FL:$4,203/mo
Florida:$3,993/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Assisted living costs in Manatee County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living 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.

Manatee County, FLFL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Manatee County, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living 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$4,385/mo$4,207/mo+4.2%
Florida$4,486/mo$4,277/mo+4.9%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
Manatee County, FL
2024 average cost:$4,385/mo
2023 average cost:$4,207/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,486/mo
2023 average cost:$4,277/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Manatee County, 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 Manatee County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Manatee County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Manatee County

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.

Westminster Suncoast in Saint Petersburg, FL

4.9
Friendliness is one of their most outstanding features. Little bobbles and bumps happen, but all in all, Mom's been very pleased with them. She's getting ready to switch from assisted living to independent living, and she wanted to stay at Westminster Suncoast. One challenge that for some ...
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Venice Green Village

4.9
My mother has been at Venice Green Village for over a year. It gives me peace if mind to know my mother is being well cared for. Her health has actually improved now that she's eating better and gets her medication at the proper times.

Manatee County review score based on 2,211 family reviews

8.4
Review score476 facilities2211 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 2211 reviews of 476 Manatee County assisted living 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 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

Manatee County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Manatee County, FL476 facilities
8.2
Bradenton, FL52 facilities
8.1
Palmetto, FL43 facilities

Review subcategories for Manatee County 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 2,211 reviews of 476 Manatee County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Manatee County 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.
Manatee County, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
3.8
Friendliness
3.9
3.9
Care services
3.6
3.5
Staff
3.9
3.7
Meals & dining
3.6
3.4
Activities
3.6
3.4
Value for cost*
3.6
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Manatee County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manatee County assisted living 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 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 Manatee County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Manatee County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.2%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.5%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Manatee County 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 Manatee County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Manatee County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.9%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.6%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Manatee County 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 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
29%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
13.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Manatee County 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 Manatee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manatee County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Manatee County 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 Manatee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manatee County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
41%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.2%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.6%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.8%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Manatee County

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 Manatee County protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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