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The Ranch Assisted Living Facility - Memory Care

4919 Lorraine Rd

4.6(11 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
18
Licensed capacity
18 residents

California CDSS

Ownership
Family-owned and operated since 2010
Staffing
High staff-to-resident ratio with long-time employees

What Families Think

Families describe The Ranch as a small, family-owned memory care home in Lakewood Ranch where staff form close, long-term relationships with residents. Reviewers consistently praise the intimate, home-like atmosphere and hands-on involvement of the owner, contrasting it favorably with larger corporate facilities they had tried first.

The Good

  • Family-owned, home-like memory care environment
  • High staff-to-resident ratio noted by families
  • Long-time, familiar staff building relationships with residents
  • Owner personally involved and accessible to families
  • Reviewers report calmer, happier residents after moving in
  • Clean facility with compassionate care

The Bad

  • No amenities or pricing details published on this listing
  • Small number of online reviews (only 11) to judge consistency

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About The Ranch Assisted Living Facility - Memory Care

The Ranch Assisted Living Facility is a memory care community located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Owned and operated since 2010, the facility focuses on providing a homelike environment for residents with memory care needs.

The community is situated on 6 acres with mature trees and grounds designed to support daily activities. The facility emphasizes a family-oriented atmosphere with staffing levels described as among the best in Manatee and Sarasota County, supporting the community's mission to provide quality care and engage residents in purposeful living activities.

Dining and daily life center on home-cooked meals and opportunities for active engagement. The community values caring relationships among residents, family members, and staff as part of its approach to enriching the aging experience.

Types of Care

Assisted Living

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Reviews

4.6overall · 11 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (11)

Elaine Spang

Jul 2026

via Google

Placing my husband in memory care was one of the hardest and most heart wrenching decisions I have ever had to make. I honestly hated all the institutional facilities I visited. I just could not see my husband thriving in such a setting, and the costs were-well-stupid expensive with add-ons for everything and anything. And then thanks to an angel I was referred to The Ranch ALF. I knew within a minute of meeting Melissa that if my husband could not be home, this was where he needed to be. That’s because this is a home not an institution. Melissa and her staff treat each resident in this small community as part of their family. There were times when my husband would barely interact with me, yet I could hear him talking to and laughing with the staff and other residents. I knew he was in good, caring, protective hands. The on-site medical care was exceptional and I appreciated the fact that the staff were long-time employees and there was a very high staff to resident ratio as compared to corporate run facilities. Sadly, my husband has passed away, but I know that the last several months of his life were spent in an exceptional home-like setting where he was treated with kindness, compassion, and dignity. I highly recommend Melissa Bongart and The Ranch AFL for anyone seeking a memory care home for a loved one.

Kim Hull

Jun 2026

via Google

The Ranch is a family owned facility that cared for my husband for 9 months until his passing who had dementia for many years. I found them to be an excellent option if you’re considering a smaller more intimate environment versus the larger corporate environment, which my husband was struggling with. When he got to The Ranch he was much calmer and did better. The owners were available every time I reached out and did what I could not do for him those last months. I would recommend them.

Cindy Mccollough

Sep 2023

via Google

Very clean. Caring staff thank you for accepting my mom

Andrea

Jan 2023

via Google

We were blessed to find 'The Ranch' to take care of our family member, Lois. An independent woman her entire life, we watched helplessly as her mind betrayed her. She started out at a bigger place with lots of amenities, but we soon learn that wasn't going to work for her. Then we moved her to 'The Ranch' where she was safe and well cared for under Melissa's watch. Before that, we kept telling ourselves that all ALFS would have some problems, but it turned out that wasn't true. We never had any complaints at 'The Ranch'. Thank you Melissa. RIP Lois.

Rebecca Rhodes

Aug 2022

via Google

My father spent the last year with the wonderful staff here and they made his last days comfortable. I can never express the gratitude their love and compassion for my dad gave to my family Thank you so much for taking care of William (Bill) we will love and pray for you always.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Ranch Assisted Living Facility - Memory Care offer?

The Ranch Assisted Living Facility - Memory Care offers Assisted Living.

Where is The Ranch Assisted Living Facility - Memory Care located?

The Ranch Assisted Living Facility - Memory Care is located at 4919 Lorraine Rd in Lakewood Rch, Florida.

What do families say about The Ranch Assisted Living Facility - Memory Care?

Families describe The Ranch as a small, family-owned memory care home in Lakewood Ranch where staff form close, long-term relationships with residents. Reviewers consistently praise the intimate, home-like atmosphere and hands-on involvement of the owner, contrasting it favorably with larger corporate facilities they had tried first.

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