Best Assisted Living in Bradenton, Florida
26 communities found
Bradenton offers 28 assisted living communities, with 26 carrying a rating and an average score of 4.4 drawn from 1,603 reviews read. Among the 9 communities with a known size, 2 are small, 5 are mid-sized and 2 are large.
- 26communities
- 4.4average rating, 24 rated
- 1,354family reviews read
- 2small homes, 10 or fewer
My Care Finders
Bradenton, Florida
5(227)
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Elan Manatee
Bradenton, Florida
5(51)
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Constantine Assisted Living
Bradenton, Florida
5(27)
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Discovery Commons Bradenton
Bradenton, Florida
4.9(49)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
Discovery Village Sarasota Bay
Bradenton, Florida
4.7(152)
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The Windsor of Bradenton
Bradenton, Florida
4.7(49)
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Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care: Bradenton 59th St, FL
Bradenton, Florida
4.7(33)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch | Assisted Living in Bradenton
Bradenton, Florida
4.6(150)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Water's Edge of Bradenton
Bradenton, Florida
4.5(101)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Sunny Bower Assisted Living and Senior Day Center
Bradenton, Florida
4.6(15)
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Brookdale Palma Sola
Bradenton, Florida
4.5(16)
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Baddazzle Care Assisted Living & Memory Care
Bradenton, Florida
4.5(15)
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Best-rated assisted living in Bradenton
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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5 (227 reviews)· Assisted Living
My Care Finders holds a 5 out of 5 rating from 227 Google reviews, though no detailed review text or amenities are available.
- 2
5 (51 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Elan Manatee has a 5 out of 5 Google rating from 50 reviews, without individual review text or amenity details provided.
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5 (27 reviews)· Assisted Living
Constantine Assisted Living is a small, licensed home with a 5-star rating from 46 reviewers, offering a personal, homelike setting with hands-on daily care.
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4.9 (49 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
Discovery Commons Bradenton holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 49 reviews and offers both assisted living and a dedicated memory care program.
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Discovery Village Sarasota Bay
4.7 (152 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Discovery Village Sarasota Bay averages 4.7 from 152 Google raters and combines independent living, assisted living, memory care, on-site therapy and a full activities calendar.
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4.7 (49 reviews)· Assisted Living
Reviews of The Windsor of Bradenton are polarized, with some praising a warm, attentive community and others describing decline after a leadership change.
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Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care: Bradenton 59th St, FL
4.7 (33 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care carries a strong Google rating from a modest number of reviewers, though detailed information is limited.
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Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch | Assisted Living in Bradenton
4.6 (150 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
- 9
4.5 (101 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Water's Edge of Bradenton offers independent living, assisted living and memory care on one campus, with a 4.5-star rating from 97 reviews.
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Sunny Bower Assisted Living and Senior Day Center
4.6 (15 reviews)· Assisted Living· 16 units
Families describe Sunny Bower as a small, family-run assisted living home where residents receive highly personalized attention, including support through advanced dementia and end-of-life care. Reviewers consistently…
What families say about assisted living in Bradenton
Counted across the review summaries of 26 Bradenton communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise food and dining and activities and social life, each noted by 29% of the 28 communities, along with caring, attentive staff, cleanliness and management, each cited by 25%. On the concern side, cost and billing comes up in 57% of communities and communication with families in 54%, while management and building upkeep each appear in 14%.
Praised most
- Food and dining 31%
- Activities and social life 31%
- Caring, attentive staff 27%
- Cleanliness 27%
- Management 27%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 62%
- Communication with families 58%
- Management 15%
- Building and upkeep 15%
“Wonderful and Beautiful community. The staff is professional and knowledgeable, caring for the resident's. The Executive Director and management team are amazing! Perfect place for your loved ones.”
“Esmeralda is a fantastic housekeeper. She always keeps the rooms spotless. Everything smells so fresh. She works very very hard. She should be commended on everything that she does. She is amazing.”
“My step father resides at Badazzle and loves being there. The kind folks at this facility made his transition an easy one with their care and oversight. The atmosphere is homey and my step father enjoys the food very much. The people and care are fantastic. Would highly recommend this facility.”
Assisted Living in Bradenton: the figures
- •Of the 9 with a known size, 2 have ten residents or fewer, 5 have 11 to 60, and 2 have more than 60.
- •Most common amenities: medication management (24), housekeeping (24), 24-hour staff (24), social activities (23), gathering / activity spaces (23), emergency call system (23).
How families pay for assisted living in Florida
In Florida, as elsewhere, most families start by paying privately for assisted living, memory care or independent living, often drawing on savings, retirement income and, in many cases, the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent or spouse purchased a policy years earlier, can also help cover these costs, though the specifics of what's covered vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of care.
The full picture for the state: Assisted Living in Florida.
Assisted Living near Bradenton
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota11.6 mi | 88 | 4.3 / 5 | 11.6 mi |
| Sun City Center21.2 mi | 21 | 4.4 / 5 | 21.2 mi |
| St. Petersburg23.5 mi | 69 | 4.2 / 5 | 23.5 mi |
| Pinellas Park27.6 mi | 19 | 4.1 / 5 | 27.6 mi |
| Venice28.2 mi | 28 | 4.4 / 5 | 28.2 mi |
| Seminole30 mi | 22 | 4.6 / 5 | 30 mi |
| Riverview30.5 mi | 6 | 4.7 / 5 | 30.5 mi |
| Clearwater31.7 mi | 19 | 4 / 5 | 31.7 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 26 communities listed in Bradenton, 1,354 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Bradenton ask about.
- Home Care in Florida: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in Bradenton: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Bradenton, Florida?
MyLivingChoice lists 26 assisted living communities in Bradenton, Florida, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in Bradenton are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include My Care Finders (5★, 227 ratings), Elan Manatee (5★, 51 ratings), Constantine Assisted Living (5★, 27 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Bradenton?
Beyond assisted living, Bradenton has home health (13 communities), independent living (11 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (11 communities), memory care (9 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Bradenton?
Families rate Bradenton assisted living communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 1,354 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Bradenton assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 26 Bradenton communities, the most common praise is food and dining (mentioned for 31%), activities and social life (mentioned for 31%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 27%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (62%), communication with families (58%), management (15%).
Are there small assisted living homes in Bradenton?
Yes. Of the 9 Bradenton communities with a known size, 2 have ten residents or fewer, 5 have 11 to 60, and 2 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Bradenton bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
