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10 Best Nursing Homes in Manatee County, FL

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Manatee County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 482 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Manatee County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Manatee County is about $4,402, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 9435 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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The food was good. It is a good value for your money. They had nice patios. It was a perfect place for my mom. We moved her out to be with my brother. We had a very positive experience at Lakeland Manor. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Tender Loving Care Retirement Residence Tender Loving Care Retirement Residence is an assisted living community located in Lakeland, Florida, in Polk County and home to about 100,000 people. Lakeland is a wonderful city just outside the Tampa area and has pristine water views, golf, shopping,...
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I was transferred from ICU at Lakewood ranch [date removed] because I had a stroke. I could not move left side, could not walk, could not stand without falling, etc. I received great care from all...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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I cannot say enough positive comments about this facility. Having a family member transition is always hard on both the one changing from independent assisted living to memory care assisted living. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
Bon Secours Place offers personalized assistance, supportive services and health-related care in professionally managed, home-like surroundings. Residents enjoy the comforts and amenities of home with the security of 24 hour care and the companionship of a supportive staff. We provide the...
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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.
Aspire at Lakeside Oaks is a small, intimate senior living community in Dunedin, Florida. Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Dunedin is known for its gorgeous beaches, forests, and state parks. Aspire at Lakeside Oaks is a sprawling single-story community with beds for up to 24 residents, keeping...
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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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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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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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Bradenton, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our state-of-the-art 120-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation to adults of any age who need long-term care. Residents enjoy...
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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
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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
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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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Photo of Loving Arms
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: 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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Live in the shade of excellence.81 Oaks Senior Living was created just for you. Our holistic approach to wellness and our personalized approach to assisted living and memory care means you’ll be living a life that reflects your standards, your desires and your schedule. From our Signature...
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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: 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.
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, 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
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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 nursing homes in Manatee County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Manatee County is $4,402 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $3,415 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Manatee County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Manatee County, FL
$4,402/mo
$4,440/mo
$4,380/mo

Nursing homes costs in Manatee County, FL, vs. state and national averages

Manatee County, FL
$4,402/mo
$4,547/mo
U.S. national average
$4,972/mo

Nursing homes costs in Manatee County, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,402/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,402/mo

Nursing homes costs in Manatee County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,912/mo
Studio
$4,772/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,965/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,612/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,329/mo

Senior living costs in Manatee County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Manatee County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeManatee County, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,402/mo$4,547/mo$4,972/mo
Assisted Living$4,002/mo$4,096/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,402/mo$4,547/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living$4,349/mo$4,217/mo$4,176/mo
Nursing Homes
Manatee County, FL:$4,402/mo
Florida:$4,547/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Assisted Living
Manatee County, FL:$4,002/mo
Florida:$4,096/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Manatee County, FL:$4,402/mo
Florida:$4,547/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Manatee County, FL:$4,349/mo
Florida:$4,217/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Manatee County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Manatee County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Manatee County, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Manatee County, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Manatee County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Manatee County, FL$4,611/mo$4,379/mo+5.3%
Florida$4,733/mo$4,477/mo+5.7%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Manatee County, FL
2024 average cost:$4,611/mo
2023 average cost:$4,379/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,733/mo
2023 average cost:$4,477/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Manatee County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Manatee County

Windsor Reflections Memory Care in Lakewood Ranch, FL

5.0
My husband been a resident for 16 months. He is treated with care and respect. If I have a concern, its addressed in a timely manner. Staff members in all departments take a personal interest.

A Banyan Residence in Venice, FL

4.0
I would recommend this facility as they are caring, loving people that treat the residents like family. The place is a good fit for someone who loves the outdoor environment.

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.

Manatee County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manatee County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manatee County, 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 Manatee County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Manatee County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
53.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Manatee County nursing homes

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 Manatee County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Manatee County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Manatee County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Manatee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manatee County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
49.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Manatee County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Manatee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manatee County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
41.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manatee County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Manatee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54%
0.4%
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