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Assisted living costs in Manatee County average about $3,917 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 551 communities in Manatee County. Our detailed directory has 8976 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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They take people with major mobility issues. People that require a two-person assist. People that can't transfer. They are waaaay cheaper than maybe any nursing home. They know how to check for UTIs and I...
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.
Located in Nokomis Florida, Bay Shore Guest Home and Gardens is a boutique-style Assisted Living Facility. We strive to ensure a family home that will keep partners together. Unlike many larger assisted living facilities we do not separate partners even if they have different medical conditions....
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Walking areas are good, lots of old oak trees. Assigned parking is good, covered parking available. A Luke warm recommendation, no. Walls are not well insulated, noise between units is annoying.
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.
Coral Oaks is located in the heart of Palm Harbor within a short drive to the Gulf Coast Beaches. We are within walking distance of shopping centers and restaurants. Favorite amenities are washer and dryers with full kitchens in Independent Living. Assisted Living has kitchenettes and six floor...
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9.9
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79 reviews
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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.
Grand Villa of Sarasota is a beautifully landscaped, Florida community situated on three lush acres on the Hudson Bayou. It is close to historic and charming downtown Sarasota, which offers residents plenty of excellent shopping and dining options. Residents enjoy our warm, relaxing environment,...
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9.8
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82 reviews
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The staff at cottage 5 was wonderful...food was "so so" per my father but I think mainly because I think he likes certain foods & not any spicy type foods or most Italian foods.
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.
Cottages at BelleairAt Cottages at Belleair, you’ll find assisted living, memory and respite care nestled between the Gulf Coast and Tampa Bay. This community’s campus in Clearwater, Florida offers a senior living sanctuary in reach to creature comforts, nature parks, sand beaches, and golf...
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The food is really good. They have a good selection and it is tasteful. The staff is always helpful. Overall its been a good experience for me and my wife. I have trouble seeing but they got new floors in...
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.
Putting the Life Back In Senior LivingYou’ll find exceptional memory care and assisted living at this community located in desirable Sarasota, Florida. Sarasota is a popular destination for people of all ages, boasting stunning Gulf beaches, a rich history that includes the Ringling Brothers...
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The administrative staff are outstanding. Head Nurse is fantastic! Exec Dir; Intake Coord and Fin Analyst all Off the Chart!! Food was so so.
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.
Weinberg Village Assisted Living has earned a reputation for excellence since 1995 and delivers the finest care for residents and peace of mind for their families. Our mission is to enrich the quality of life for our residents, enabling them to enjoy a full, active, and meaningful lifestyle in a...
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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.
Located in northwest St. Petersburg, Inspired Living Ivy Ridge provides personalized care for those with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory impairments. The care your loved one receives at Inspired Living Ivy Ridge is tailored to each resident. We begin by learning his or her life...
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My siblings and I feel blessed to have to have found Inspired Livings Sun City facility! The staff is amazing, the facility is clean and well cared for and I feel like my mom is getting the best possible...
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.
Located just off Rt. 674 within quick access of I-75, Inspired Living at Sun City Center provides personalized care with assisted living services specifically designed for those with Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other memory impairments. Residents are truly at the center of their care,...
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Volante of Largo is a very clean place and everyone is so friendly and caring. The residents all seem so happy. I love to go and visit. It's a fun place. They have apartments with two rooms and studio...
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.
On your website, it says The Grand Villa of Largo in place of The Baybrook at Largo.
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I would definitely recommend it to other people. The staff are very friendly. The food is well seasoned and nicely presented, and tastes delicious.
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.
Aston Gardens at The Courtyards is a well-established independent living and assisted living community offering Alzheimer's care in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida. Aston Gardens at The Courtyards sits within three miles of shopping, golfing, medical centers, a public library and many...
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The place was sold. New owners are ok but don't know them. Breakfast gets a 4 but the rest gets a 3. The activities are unknown, our loved one does not participate. Yes, I would recommend the community to...
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.
Caring Heart Tampa welcomes members to an inviting and homelike atmosphere. With our staff that is resident centered focused. We offer spacious private suites where one can maintain their independence and physical well-being. Members can enjoy an active and social calendar. We are pet friendly...
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5 for all these categories experience was wonderful I was temporarily taking care of my partner very clean excellent staff quality of care was excellent food was great activities as well on the high side for...
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.
Our assisted living community offers a carefree lifestyle in sunny Rotonda West, Fla., where our residents live as independently as possible in the privacy of their own apartment. And because we provide assistance 24/7, you can exchange the fear of living alone for the security and comfort of...
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My husband and I just moved to Florida when my mom's health took a turn for the worse. We needed to find an assisted living for mom and so grateful we found Brookdale - clean and up to date but mostly the...
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingIf you’re ready to trade up from a humdrum senior life, or ready to switch out chores and home maintenance for a full social schedule and a nearly endless list of activities, then Brookdale Port Charlotte is just the place. We are an assisted living community located...
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The facility is beautiful, everyone is friendly & helpful. In memory care they had a large area to roam around but the admin desk had views in all directions. I ate a few times a week with my husband. We...
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.
Supportive Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care The Meridian at Brandon is embracing a resort style living as our community was designed like a boutique hotel. A grand, two-story atrium, offering accommodations for exciting activities or events. Offering restaurant-Style dining by...
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My husband was in memory care which is separate from the main facility, so I can't add much other than the cost. It is a clean and well maintained facility and a nice staff.
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.
Legacy at Highwoods Preserve is an assisted living community located in Tampa, Florida which is in Hillsborough County. The environment of this community is that of a luxurious resort. Residents will always have a variety of things that they can choose to participate in every day. From emotional...
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9.7
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Caring and professional and kind. Realistic compatibility, clean entertaining, and positive vibes controlled environment that is secure just like home.
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 new Grand Villa of Lakeland! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in Lakeland, Florida, is centrally located between Orlando and Tampa. Grand Villa is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities designed to help our residents enjoy life to the...
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It's expensive to live at [community removed]. There are most effective alternatives; but, the food is leap years ahead of everyone else's that I've decided it's just best to stay at Freedom Square. Plus, I...
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.
Having fewer chores means more time to connect with your sense of purpose.At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Seminole, Florida, you can. With four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, you’ll have the fun...
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The staff is attentive to my mother-in-law's needs. They care about the residents, are pleasant, and communicate with us if there is a problem. The facility is clean, the atmosphere is uplifting, the dining...
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.
Assisted Living Care for Seniors with the Warmth of Southern Hospitality in North Lakeland with a decade of care and local ownership. We offer inclusive monthly pricing and there isn't a buy-in here, adding peace of mind. Grace Manor Suites is a warm, inviting home for seniors that offers...
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The facility has plenty to offer not great at communication and they slip at times of the cleaning of the apartments nothing major just messy at times. Overall its very good.
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.
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2020 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.7
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135 reviews
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I have lived at Tuscan Gardens for 3 months now. It is like living on a cruise ship! The food is delicious, lots of activities and the staff is wonderful. I am so fortunate to have found this beautiful...
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.
Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay has been in operation since 2016 and is nestled on over six lush acres in the heart of Venice, Florida. In 2021, the readers of the Venice Gondolier Sun voted Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay the 'Best Assisted Living Community with 50+ beds'.Tuscan Gardens Senior...
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9.7
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It's a nice place with friendly staff and clients. The food isn't great and the allowance is a bit short I feel the rent is a little high but I have nothing to compare it to we are in a grown level villa and...
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 Gallery at North Port is a senior living community located in beautiful Sarasota County, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options. We have several amenities and services to ensure the comfort and well-being of our residents, including 24-hour on-site...
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GVC was the 1st and only place I talked to for my parents. I immediately felt GVC would be the perfect fit for my aging parents. Shout out to everyone there who made the process as easy as possible. Many...
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 the new Grand Villa of Clearwater. Our beautiful resort style senior living community in Clearwater, Florida, is located on three acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and offers a family-atmosphere with wonderful amenities to help our residents get the most out of life.Grand Villa...
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9.6
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Mom has been doing very well there. The staff is very attentive to mom. Place is very clean and like how they try to keep her engaged with activities like art, music and pet therapy.
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.
Maris Pointe is an assisted living and memory care community located in Venice, Florida, near Sarasota. Venice draws people from all over the world with over 14 miles of white sandy beaches and an abundance of recreational opportunities including shelling, boating and fishing. Venice is a Florida...
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My experience with Brookdale Sarasota Midtown was a bright spot during a rather dim time. We had multiple family crises happening all at once, and needing to find the right memory care for mom during all of...
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.
Putting the Life Back in Senior LivingThe exceptional life here is built around two things: interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. That’s what our residents find, with a brand new list of options every day for how to spend their time, and a whole community’s worth of...
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9.6
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My mom has only been here for 2 months. They actually care about her and family needs. They are remodeling with many improvements. It is not very big, so they are able to be moved attentive. The...
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.
A FULFILLINGLIFESTYLE AWAITS AT THE CLUB AT BARTOWWherever you are on your life’s journey, The Club at Bartow, in Polk County, FL is your ideal home base – your source of rest, joy, and encouragement for the warm days ahead. The loving atmosphere of our Bartow, Florida, Assisted Living community...
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Cost of assisted living in Manatee County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Manatee County is $3,917 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $3,415 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Manatee County, FL vs. nearby counties

Manatee County, FL
$3,917/mo
$4,197/mo
$4,112/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Manatee County, FL vs. the state and national average

Manatee County, FL
$3,917/mo
$4,029/mo
U.S. national average
$4,693/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Manatee County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,917/mo
$4,289/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Manatee County, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,732/mo
Private
$3,945/mo
Studio
$4,639/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,785/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,445/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,369/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Manatee County over time

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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

Windsor Reflections Memory Care in Lakewood Ranch, FL

5.0
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.

The Villas Of Casa Celeste in Seminole, FL

4.5
The Villas fits our needs! We throughly, enjoy the individual/independent or assisted Villa living. We have a a large open, outdoor patio, a full kitchen if we choose to cook and privacy. Villa's meals are presented nicely & quite tasty. Staff are friendly, caring and work hard to meet ...
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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.

Manatee County review score based on 2,270 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 2270 reviews of 464 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

8.2
Manatee County, FL464 facilities
8.2
Bradenton, FL48 facilities
8.2
Palmetto, FL41 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 2,270 reviews of 464 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
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.1
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
54.1%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.6%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
97.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.7%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
96.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.1%
47.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56%
52.3%
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*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
61.4%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.4%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.3%
13.5%
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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
30.2%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.3%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
42%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.5%
16.1%
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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
35.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.9%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
17.8%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.8%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
34.1%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45%
45.4%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Manatee County protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC. and Consuelo's Assisted Living Facility are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Manatee County, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 551 assisted living facilities near Manatee County, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Manatee County, Florida are Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Consuelo's Assisted Living Facility and Brookdale Colonial Park. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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