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Assisted living costs in Ellenton average about $4,123 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 37 communities in Ellenton. Our detailed directory has 903 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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Photo of Manatee River Assisted Living
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Our mother moved to MRALF eight months ago and is thriving in this environment. The staff is caring, supportive and she is treated with respect! Mom loves the food, has made friends and we are so pleased...
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.
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33 Floor plans available
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My mother moved in over a month ago. She’s loving it. Many activities. The food is great. People & staff are wonderful My apt is beautiful. Love walking the grounds. It’s beautiful out back. Lovely trees.
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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I joined the Windsor just recently and my experience has been great so far. I have had good rapport with the people who work here and they have been able to make me feel comfortable by answering my...
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.
The Windsor of Bradenton is a licensed assisted living residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We have been serving the needs of senior adults...
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This place is wonderful. Everyone is extremely nice and welcoming. So clean and beautiful. Thank you making this transition easier on all of us.
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.
For those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, our community, located on the sunny Gulf Coast in beautiful Bradenton, Fla., offers a safe environment and exceptional memory care. Bradenton bursts with Old Florida charm with a vibrant and historic downtown area just a short drive...
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They are having trouble with food and the kitchen. They are offering 2 choices and sometimes they run out before everyone gets fed. We are sitting in the dining area for an hour and a half and still not fed....
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.
Built for Lives Lived WellBrandenton seniors looking for luxury assisted living find it in Palma Sola. Choosing this community as your new home sweet home means trading the cares and worries of home ownership for a life where your biggest chore might be choosing what to do, or who to do it with.A...
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From the management team to the staff this is a very caring and exceptional community. They have fun activities for residents, great food and most importantly take great care of residents. If a loved one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Bradenton’s premier senior living community, Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch, sits on 14 lush, wooded acres conveniently located off SR 70, and within quick access of Interstate 75. We are just minutes away from the exclusive restaurants and shopping areas of Lakewood Ranch.Purposefully...
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The management staff is excellent. They listen and take appropriate action. The day time patient care staff are kind and caring. Afternoon and overnight staff seem not as caring. My first contact at...
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 just off Route 41 in the heart of Bradenton, Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes provides personalized care for those with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory impairments. The care your loved one receives at Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes is tailored to each resident. We begin by...
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A wonderful place! The team is so pleasant. They make Sunrise a happy place. Everyone is well cared for and the place is clean and inviting. Remarkable people make a wonderful place.
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.
Squeeze More Life Into Your Senior LivingFor our assisted living residents, life might never have been sweeter, as they have an almost endless onslaught of rewarding activities available every day. Tuesday hymn sings for our crooners, Wednesday Words With Friends for our word lovers, or Monday...
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Mom has experienced both sides of Elan, She was accepted into the assisted living portion of the facility at first and as her disease has progressed she was moved into the full time memory care. All 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.
Welcome to the new Elan Manatee Assisted Living & Memory Care-where a lifestyle and distinction is easily found. Located in beautiful Bradenton, Florida, Elan strives to provide senior living services to brighten and enhance every residents life.We are dedicated to delivering the care and...
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When my Dad first moved in the staff was very friendly and helpful with getting his apartment ready. The apartments are a great size for a single guy.
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.
Water's Edge of BradentonWater’s Edge of Bradenton is a lovely assisted living community just off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in the town of Bradenton, Florida. The local town is a vacation friendly area that is almost entirely filled with country clubs, beaches, and residential housing. With...
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Photo of Woodlands Village
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44 Floor plans available
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This was based on the outside of my apartment . I lived at Woodlands the last time for one year. The entire half off of my front screen was hanging almost to the ground. This was in an apartment facing...
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.
Woodlands Village provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on fourteen acres of sprawling, landscaped grounds, you'll love our stunning, shady park and comfortable facilities. With numerous beaches, shops, golf courses and museums nearby, residents always...
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I am an RN in the area and I know what good care looks like. I have seen the good, bad, and the ugly of elder care facilities. Liana is the GREAT! This affordable elder care facility offers good meals for...
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.
Liana of North Sarasota offers a person-first, 1-on-1 approach to support your loved ones but also to help them continue the life they cherish. With our compassionate therapy programs, cozy ambiance, and professionally-led care, we offer a place for your loved one to thrive.
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It took a while to get use to assisted living. It is different that independent living, but the staff have worked to make it pleasant. The activities department here has been what I have enjoyed the most.
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.
At Great American Assisted Living Community at Bradenton, we provide a caring, comfortable atmosphere all wound up in an active and secure community. Located underneath the shade of the palm trees in Bradenton, our suburban campus is the perfect place to call home. With quality care provided in a...
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While it was a stressful situation we could not do it without the help, resource's and guidance provided by A Place for Moms. Summerfield also stepped up and offered the best professional experience. We...
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 Truewood by Merrill, Bradenton! If you are looking for a community that understands and honors you as a unique individual, you've come to the right place. We understand you probably have many questions, and we're here to help make the process as simple and straightforward as possible....
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My grandmother moved in to the Summit (formerly the Sheridan) in July 2022. She lived there until her passing in March 2024 at age 94. It was her third ALF since her stroke in 2016, and it was by far 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.
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Westminster Memory Care unit staff are caring and kind. The facilities may not be as flashy and new as some others in the area, but the CARE simply cannot be beat. Isn't care and compassion the most...
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.
Watch the sun set over the water at Westminster Point Pleasant, an active senior living community on the Manatee River. We offer older adults an exciting and active lifestyle with spectacular waterfront views!Westminster Point Pleasant has been named Best Retirement Community and Best Assisted...
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Very helpful and caring staff. Very welcoming towards visitors. Picked because size of available apartment and because it offers a guarantee of lifetime care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sunny skies and warm hearts beckon at Westminster Manor, offering A Strong Foundation for Your Future. Our beautiful community is conveniently located on quiet neighborhood streets in Bradenton. Enjoy a lifestyle enriched with maintenance-free living, a wide variety of choices in residences, our...
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[name removed] and all the staff are so caring. They have made my mom feel comfortable in this transition to assisted living. During this past hurricane I was very well informed on how their facility was...
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.
Discovery Commons Bradenton community is committed to providing a high quality of life at every stage of the journey, from assisted living to memory care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's. Our staff is dedicated to fundamental concepts that include treating each resident with dignity and...
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It was a nice facility and the staff was very helpful. The price was comparable to other memory care units in Bradenton, Florida. The food was good and there were activities for the residents should they...
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.
Because mowing your own lawn is a highly overrated experience.Are you ready to experiment with new hobbies, re-ignite your sense of purpose and enjoy new experiences and connections with interesting new friends?  At our Life Care CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in Bradenton,...
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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.
Our campus is located in the historic Manatee river district of Bradenton, and our building actually sits on the river front site of one of the first settlers in to this area. Imagine enjoying your daily meals while looking out at the tranquil Manatee River. You can experience far more that...
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The facility is one and a half years old, very clean, management communication have been very good, the staff has treated my mom very good, the meals are all good quality. The negative would be the same as...
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 Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care: Bradenton Cove "The Villas of Holly Brook at Bradenton Cove is an upcoming community offering affordable Independent, Assisted and Memory Care studio apartments featuring individual climate control. Amenities include a bistro café, salon...
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Due to Alzheimer's I had to place my husband for care. My daughter and I found "Our Home" at Ware's Creek and I couldn't be happier with the care and cleanliness of Our Home. They treat my husband just like...
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.
Our Home at Wares Creek is located in Ware's Creek's Historic neighborhood in Bradenton Florida. The facility is housed in an historic Victorian home — ensuring all of our residents are at home here. The warm atmosphere is a constant reminder that the 34-bed facility is really a community and...
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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 stunning assisted living community is located in the relaxing, blissful Bradenton, Florida. It is located on four acres that will make your loved one feel like they are in the country. Surrounded by the tranquil sounds of the wildlife, fountain and pond located near the community, residents...
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We chose Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay because they have 24 hour nursing which was very important for us. There is not someone just on call - they are present in the building at all times. The facility...
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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Ellenton, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ellenton is $4,123 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seminole, FL with an average of $3,657 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ellenton, FL vs. nearby cities

Ellenton, FL
$4,123/mo
$4,089/mo
$4,185/mo

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

Ellenton, FL
$4,123/mo
$3,935/mo
U.S. national average
$4,623/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,123/mo
$4,276/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,154/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$4,412/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,775/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,884/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,710/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Ellenton over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellenton, FL

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What families are saying about assisted living in Ellenton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellenton

Sarabella Senior Living in Sarasota, FL

5.0
The community is beautiful, bright and open with luxury outdoor areas to experience. The staff are friendly and always smiling. They have up to 7 activities a day to choose from and they even hosted their own Summer Olympics. The food is also good and I love all the different ice cream flavors ...
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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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Summerfield Senior Living and The Windsor of Bradenton, who go above and beyond to make residents feel at home and ensure their needs are met.
Nutritious meals and satisfying dining experiences. Residents often express their appreciation for the quality of the food and the accommodating nature of the dining services at communities like Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch and Grand Villa of Sarasota, where chefs cater to individual dietary preferences and restrictions.
Engaging social activities. Reviews highlight the range of activities offered at communities, such as Summerfield Senior Living, which provides residents with plenty of opportunities to socialize and stay active through live music entertainment, trips, and daily games.
Safe and clean living environments. Communities like The Windsor of Bradenton and Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch prioritize cleanliness and upkeep, ensuring that residents live in environments that are not only safe but also visually appealing and comfortable.
Supportive and accommodating care. Reviews for communities like Woodlands Village and Great American Assisted Living Community at Bradenton mention the caregivers' patience and understanding in assisting residents with their daily living needs and helping them through health challenges.
Thoughtfully designed common areas. Residents of communities like Elan Manatee and Brookdale Palma Sola enjoy the common areas, which are designed to encourage socializing and community interaction, such as outdoor spaces, game rooms, and community lounges.
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Ellenton review score based on 217 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 217 reviews of 32 Ellenton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellenton 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

Ellenton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Ellenton, FL32 facilities
8.2
Palmetto, FL33 facilities
8.0
Bradenton, FL35 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellenton 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 217 reviews of 32 Ellenton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ellenton 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.
Ellenton, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Ellenton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellenton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellenton, 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 Ellenton 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 Ellenton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellenton, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
53.1%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.1%
53%
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 Ellenton 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 Ellenton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellenton, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.6%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellenton 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 Ellenton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellenton, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.9%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
59.4%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.9%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellenton 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 Ellenton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellenton, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
53.1%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
17.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ellenton 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 Ellenton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellenton, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.9%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.4%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
56.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.6%
45.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Ellenton

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 Ellenton protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC., Grand Villa of Sarasota and Brookdale Colonial Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ellenton, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 37 assisted living facilities near Ellenton, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Ellenton, Florida are Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC., Grand Villa of Sarasota and Brookdale Colonial Park. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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