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The cost of independent living in Bradenton is about $4,116 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 48 options. Read 769 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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.
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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.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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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.
Photo of Presbyterian Villas-Bradenton
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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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
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Bradenton, FL

The average cost of senior living in Bradenton is $4,116 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Largo, FL with an average of $3,681 per month.

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

Bradenton, FL
$4,116/mo
$4,052/mo

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

Bradenton, FL
$4,116/mo
$4,062/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$4,360/mo
Independent Living
$4,116/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,222/mo
Studio
$4,191/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,432/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,488/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,827/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Bradenton over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Bradenton

Recent reviews for independent living in Bradenton

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.

The Fountains of Hope in Sarasota, FL

4.0
They have recently gone through some changes but I'm happy to say they are all for the better. They currently have a very caring staff. Now they just need more residents! My mother is 100, and says her caretakers are very nice to her.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Reviews for Cypress Springs, Woodlands Village, and Grand Villa of Sarasota commend the staff for their friendly and accommodating nature, with several residents expressing gratitude for the long-term relationships they've built with the community's caregivers.
Delicious meals and varied dining experiences. Dining is a significant factor for many residents' satisfaction with their senior living communities. Reviews for Cypress Springs, Beach Club by Sky Active Living, and The Alloro at University Groves highlight the quality of the food and the variety of meal options provided.
Engaging activities and social opportunities. At Stone River Retirement Community, residents can participate in a wide range of activities, including exercise classes, crafts, and group outings, creating opportunities for socialization and personal growth.
Modern and well-maintained facilities. Reviews for Cypress Springs, Stone River Retirement Community, and Water's Edge of Bradenton emphasize the importance of clean, updated facilities in creating a comfortable living environment for seniors.
Proactive and responsive management. Positive reviews for Cypress Springs, Beach Club by Sky Active Living, and Woodlands Village mention the attentiveness and accessibility of their communities' management teams, ensuring that residents' needs are met efficiently and effectively.
Pet-friendly policies and accommodations. Many seniors cherish their companion animals, and communities like Beach Club by Sky Active Living, Stone River Retirement Community, and Grand Villa of Sarasota acknowledge this by offering pet-friendly policies and accommodations, fostering a sense of home for their residents.
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Bradenton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bradenton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bradenton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bradenton independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bradenton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.5%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
9.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bradenton independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bradenton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bradenton independent 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 independent living communities in Bradenton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.5%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.5%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
47.5%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55%
46.2%
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Related senior services in Bradenton, Florida

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Colonial Park, Grand Villa of Sarasota and The Princess Martha are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bradenton, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 48 independent living facilities near Bradenton, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Bradenton, Florida are Brookdale Colonial Park, Grand Villa of Sarasota and Stone River Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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