The Cottages of Bradenton and their staff, especially Toni & Michelle have been amazing & very…read moreattentive since we moved my father-in-law in. It's been several months he's been here. He has a great room and we are pleased that he can age in place here. The property is beautiful and peaceful. My husband and I Highly recommend the cottages for your loved one.

My mother was a patient at the Cottages. We choose it because it was small and the setting was…read morenice. The service was alright at first but then later, they didn't give her as much attentive care as we would have liked. Food wasn't that great. They finally fired the nurse in charge of that unit and things improved a bit, but then she passed away. We had some valuable stuff, jewelry, of my mother's that disappeared, then later her dentures, which we had replaced, very expensive, and later they lost her that new denture again. They also kept losing her clothes and bedsheets. Would not recommend. However, if you chose this place, DO NOT LEAVE ANY VALUABLE STUFF IN THEIR CARE.

Our mother was at this facility for over a year. Both my siblings enjoyed the care my mother…read morereceived, especially as she can be a little much on a good day. The staff was good-natured and helped our mother (and my siblings) through a few room moves within the facility because she is a little extra. She was labeled "memory care" at the time she was released from the rehabilitation center, so she wound up in Morningside House as a memory care resident, which is a higher level of care. Our mother was originally in Independent Living when she started falling a lot. She hid it from my siblings because she didn't want to wind up in a nursing home (between the two of them, they saw her more than twice a week, drove her to doctor appointments, brought supplies to her, etc.). Our mom is pretty crafty at hiding things. One day, she fell and couldn't get up, and the facility she was living in at the time found her the next day on the bathroom floor, covered in the bruises she was trying to hide. (For those who don't know, Independent Living facilities check on their residents daily to ensure they are ok.) The hospital diagnosed her heart as only working at 50% and said it was causing the fainting and falls she had been having. Our mother went to rehab, then to Morningside House. Morningside helped to readjust her medications and wean her off some Godforsaken prescription that was causing her appearance of dementia, allowing her to be much more cognizant of her surroundings. The woman is 98 years old, so her memory isn't spectacular, but old-age memory and dementia (not existing in reality) are two incredibly different things and require a completely different level of care. Anyone who has had to place their parent in memory care knows it is incredibly expensive these days, so this was one of the reasons for the five-star review. They took good care of our mother and helped her get to a place of more dignity than she came in with. Was everything perfect? No. People should understand that doctors are fleeing Florida, and they have been for the last 2-3 years. During COVID, the real estate market went crazy with investors, and housing doubled in price. Florida is well known for having very low wages, and the 100% increase in housing prices has made trying to find an affordable place to live for freshly minted doctors with student loans impossible. Housing loans get cancelled at the last minute for almost any reason, making it impossible to buy a house (you lose your deposit if you don't have a contingency for the mortgage falling through). Property insurance has doubled and, in some cases, tripled (if you can even find a company to write the policy). Even with the real estate market currently falling in Florida, the price of property insurance alone is prohibitive. That was a lot of information to say this. The only problem my siblings ever had was when our mother would cut herself (her physical skin is thin - all she has to do is scratch herself too hard). They would have to wait for a wound care specialist to come clean it and put a band-aid on it. Apparently, the wound care specialist was not in the same building as the memory care unit, so the amount of time they actually appeared to attend to the wound varied. I don't know if this was a staffing problem, as nursing homes have strict rules about who can administer what type of care (you have to be certified or incur fines). As I said before, people can't afford to live in Florida, so staffing can be a bit of a problem, but there was always some staff member available to our mother when she pressed the button. This facility was very good for our mother. They had a price increase for 2026, and so my siblings moved her to a different facility, but they were happy with the staff who took daily care of our mother while she was there.

If I could award Zero stars I would. I would not send my worst enemy here. Their idea of helping my…read morehusband was to give him multiple powerful medications daily and not offer enough food. When he was brought to the facility he was extremely mobil and could speak. After one month he was having trouble walking, took numerous falls, and was no longer able to talk and make sense. He began his stay as a strong athletic and agile person, but with meager and unappetizing amounts of food offered he lost 25 pounds in the first month and could no longer speak intelligently. He was weak and was often taking falls. He died there after 10 months on January 27, 2025. I agree with the review written by Heather C. submitted Dec 30,2024. Staff was negligent on cleanliness and not adequate in number to handle the memory care patients with compassion.

Things look great when you first tour. Lots of promises until reality sets in. No staff, doors left…read moreopen 24 hours for the "transient renters"- yes they call it the independent living guests. Med management is spotty an disorganized. Evening staff arrives smelling o marijuana. Management has no experience. The 30 day community fee money back guarantee enclosed in the marketing folder was not honored after I expressed my intention to leave. Management said the person that had to approve was on vacation. I kept calling and received the same story. When he finall called back, he said 30 days was already passed! How dishonest can you get! There are no activities and food is mainly sandwiches and burgers. Please don't get your self stuck here! Look around and see how empty the place is. There's a reason.

Heron House was perfect for my husband's stay. The staff was very professional and helpful. Lots…read moreof activities like live music from a variety of artists, games and much more. There is a lovely outdoor area to relax. Everything you could need as provided here. I would highly recommend Heron House!

Cannot recommend highly enough if you are ever in need. Indispensable. Just the biggest help when I…read morewasn't sure even where to start. I will be forever grateful to Sarah for providing the help and guidance I needed during such an uncertain time.

The facility is wonderful! My parents just moved in a short while ago and couldn't be happier. They…read morejoke it's like being on a cruise ship that has run a ground. The building is only 2 years old. So, it is up to date with hurricane standards for new construction. The staff is all friendly and very accommodating. It is a very comfortable environment with attention to every detail. The residents are friendly and positive. We couldn't be happier.

Be careful!! We moved a loved one in when they opened and they are WAY understaffed. Not the best…read moreexperience so far. UPDATE: After more than a year with them, we were very pleased. They recovered from their initial start-up nightmare and now have a wonderful staff. Our loved one ended up in memory care for the last several months of her life. The nurses and attendants were gentle, caring, attentive. The facility was clean. We were glad she was there.

STAY AWAY FOR MEMORY CARE! If you are looking to put an…read moreAlzheimer's patient into their memory care, do yourself a favor and seek out another facility. My mother was transferred here and the arrival was a disaster. She was found wandering the parking lot and asking for my father (who has been dead for 31 years). Then once they got her into the unit, I was told by the nurse that she was very uncooperative about taking her meds. Why they couldn't slip it into her food or drink is beyond me. Then when I called to see how she was, both times I was connected to Deborah. She had the most miserable tone in her voice and complained about my mom packing and unpacking. I did research on this and it's very typical for Alzheimer's patients to do that when in a new place. She also said that she refused to take her meds. Why is this even an issue for someone who is supposed to be trained to take care of people with dementia? Then we were told after she had been there for only 5 days, she was going to be kicked out. We asked for help from the staff there to find her a more suitable facility. It typically takes about a month for people to get adjusted. They gave her 5 days! The director, Michelle Orlando, told us she "exhausted the search for every place in the area." My husband called 2 places the same day and we were told there was plenty of room at both. The icing on the cake was when Michelle told me "Your mother has been absolutely vile to everyone here since she arrived." This was already an emotionally draining time for me and to be told those exact words about my ailing mother told me all I needed to know. She was moved to another facility and is doing great. This is because the new facility has properly trained staff - not miserable nurses who complain about my mom and a director who couldn't even be bothered to call another facility for me. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE! It's truly all top show. They entice you by showing you their facility and claiming to have properly trained staff. This is false! Good luck if your loved one comes here and experiences the anger that most dementia patients will go through. Their staff aren't trained to handle those patients. On a side note, they charged us $4400 which was fraudulent. Mom wasn't even there a month, yet they wanted to try to get over half her monthly rent on top of the $10,000 I paid them. They are truly fraudulent in their practices and what they promise people. All this while we are in an extremely vulnerable position. If this keeps one person from making the same mistake we did, I'll be happy. BTW, for those looking for memory care facility, please make sure the staff is licensed to administer alternative delivery systems such as a topical gel for benzodiazepines. This has been the saving grace at her new facility.

The facility is fabulous, the staff caring and engaged, and there are LOADS of activities to keep…read moreeveryone who wants to participate involved. I was so sorry to read about the previous negative review. It's not what most have experienced here.

My Parents have been here about 2 years. The care is mediocre. They always have staffing problems…read more My Mother is at the lowest level of care while Dad is the next level of care up. The only thing they seam to do for them is showers twice a week for him and med management for both. Mom is always complaining about the poor house cleaning. The food is terrible there. They both will have grilled cheese on most days because they don't like menu. Shannon, the manager is very difficult to talk to. They do have an awesome activities director. I mean the person, not necessarily the actual activities. They give her such a small budget.

I have been with Elan Manatee for two years and I love working at this community. Our Executive…read more Director has over 20 years of experience in the Manatee County area. She advocates for our residents and staff on a daily basis. Passionate Service, Passionate Cleanliness, Passionate Care....every day!!!

My grandmother moved in to the Summit (formerly the Sheridan) in July 2022. She lived there until…read moreher passing in March 2024 at age 94. It was her third ALF since her stroke in 2016, and it was by far the best. I live about five minutes away and so I was there often. I was able to see first-hand the attention and care she received from all of the staff. From the CNAs to the nurses to the maintenance and cleaning personnel, I always felt they had her best interests at heart. They have several integrated doctors and PT/OT (though you can keep your own) and because of that they were able to catch a few issues my grandmother was having long before they became critical. There are some things you can tell from a tour - the activities, the physical amenities, maybe even the food. But what you cannot tell, and what matters most, are the people who work there. I'll be forever thankful of the care my grandmother received; it was very much the kind of care I'd hope to receive myself in her place.

From the owner: Our supportive senior living community in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, is conveniently…read morelocated right by Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Rangeland Parkway. At The Summit of Lakewood Ranch, you can enjoy time outdoors in our courtyard and walking paths, or stay inside to get creative in the art studio or catch a movie in the entertainment room. Our community welcomes residents from across the country and around the world. Designed to evoke a relaxed coastal vibe, The Summit of Lakewood Ranch is where family and friends come together.

Recently a friend of mine fell and fractured a bone and had to stay at the pines for a number of…read moremonths during her recovery period. Initially it was difficult for her to adjust and I think the Pines could do more to make the rooms a little more appealing for people that don't have any family to set up the rooms for them. Beyond that however, I thought the quality of care was good, and my friend settled in and noted how nice people were to her. She really appreciated that they did her hair and nails, and treated her with respect. Many facilities nowadays can be understaffed and staff over worked but I found everyone to be friendly. I was particularly impressed with the physical and occupational therapy folks who did an excellent job. The facility was always clean.

BAD Choice, the nursing staff was ok though most were not accredited the administrative staff as…read morewell as the kitchen were uncaring, cold food, l am diabetic yet the kitchen kept sending white bread, cakes, donuts, to me. Sent my dirty laundry down to be washed; out of 12 items l received 4 items back. was told l had to call down to laundry to see if l could retrieve my lost items l was not allowed to go and look just call! And that's just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.

After two years of residence I cannot give a positive review! The food is institutional, poorly…read moreprepared, never changing and not healthy in choices. Maintenance is poor. Waiting for a clothes dryer to be repaired or replaced when moving in took two months, later a broken washer took over a month. A nonfunctioning shower in guest room was not corrected while I had company for a week and still not fixed when I left! They had changes in management twice and neither was efficient or caring. The apartments were lovely and spacious but housekeeping was non existent the first 18 months and then poor until I left. The residents were very nice and friendly but poorly screened for IL, assisted living or memory care. I cannot comment on anything other than IL where I lived.

My aunt lives at Amira choice and the care is amazing. The staff in the dining room go above and…read morebeyond to please everyone. The caretakers on the floor she lives are also spectacular. The assistant director Donna McGrath is always available for any feed. Back. I can't say enough about how hard everyone works to make her stay at Amira wonderful.