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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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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: Independent Living
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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.
Located on the Sarasota Bay near downtown. Sarasota Bay Club offers the very best that Independent Retirement Living can offer, this impressive residential enclave delivers on the highest of expectations. Its stunning waterfront surroundings and magnificent Mediterranean architecture are the...
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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
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.
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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What families are saying about independent living in Bradenton

Recent reviews for independent living in Bradenton

Westminster Point Pleasant in Bradenton, FL

5.0
Westminster Point is the best in the area based on the total value and what you get. You get what you pay for. Room sizes and community layout are excellent. The food is excellent. The services are great.

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.

Magnolia Gardens ALF in Pinellas Park, FL

4.5
Magnolia Gardens is a great place - it's been really nice. The staff is great and do a great job. Like everybody else, they're short-handed. But the people they have there do everything. Whether it's taking out the garbage, dispensing meds, or serving food, they do what it takes to keep ...
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Cost of independent living in Bradenton, FL

The average cost of senior living in Bradenton is 4032.37 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Largo, FL with an average of 3487.02 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bradenton, FL vs. nearby cities

Bradenton, FL
$4,032/mo
$3,487/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bradenton, FL vs. the state and national average

Bradenton, FL
$4,032/mo
$3,912/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bradenton vs. other types of senior living

$4,306/mo
Independent Living
$4,032/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bradenton, FL by room type

$3,599/mo
$3,964/mo
$4,298/mo
$4,546/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Bradenton over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Research services for seniors in Bradenton, FL

In Bradenton, Florida, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Bradenton, Florida is somewhat car-dependent, and while it’s more convenient to have a personal vehicle for errands, some can be accomplished using public transportation. Transit options in Bradenton are provided by Manatee County Area Transportation (MCAT), and seniors may receive fare discounts. There are several bus routes, trollies, and shuttles that offer service both within Bradenton and to surrounding areas, including the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport. Bradenton has limited biking infrastructure and can be a challenge to navigate on foot outside of tourist areas.

Bradenton offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Known for its Florida history and Spanish heritage, Bradenton creatively blends the old with the new. To learn about local regional history, be sure to visit the De Soto National Memorial or Manatee Village Historical Park. The working artists community, Village of the Arts, is a wonderful spot to view the latest creative works. A stroll along the Riverwalk in Bradenton’s downtown is a great way to work up an appetite before sampling from the variety of seafood options in the historic Cortez Fishing Village.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
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The Windsor of Bradenton, Cypress Springs and The Princess Martha are the top rated independent living facilities near Bradenton, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 63 independent living facilities near Bradenton, Florida. See the full list.

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