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Brookdale Bradenton Gardens in Bradenton, FL

Brookdale Bradenton Gardens is an assisted living and memory care community in Bradenton, FL.

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Brookdale Bradenton Gardens in Bradenton, FL

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, decorative pillows, a mirror on the wall, and a comfortable chair in the corner.

  • Outdoors

    A charming white gazebo surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant plants in an outdoor courtyard.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with soft color tones and natural lighting.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a TV, featuring potted plants and a ceiling fan.

  • Building

    A quiet outdoor scene with a bench beside a sidewalk in front of a building with a red-tiled roof.

  • Architecture

    A white gazebo in a landscaped garden setting on a sunny day.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy and well-decorated bedroom featuring a comfortable bed, soft lighting, and elegant curtains.

  • Trees

    A suburban house with a long driveway surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn on a sunny day.

  • Windows

    A cozy patio with red-cushioned wicker furniture and an American flag.

  • Dining

    A well-lit dining area in a senior living facility with multiple tables and chairs.

  • Seating Area

    A comfortable waiting room with a television, clock, and seating area on a wooden floor.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy dining room with wooden flooring, elegant chandeliers, and a fireplace.

  • Television

    A cozy reading room with bookshelves, a TV, and comfortable seating.

  • Chandelier

    A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, lit by a chandelier and natural light.

5612 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 85 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Brookdale Bradenton Gardens Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Bradenton Gardens offers competitive pricing for its residents, particularly when compared to the broader market in Manatee County and across Florida. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $2,595 per month, which is notably lower than the county average of $2,926 and the state average of $3,009. Similarly, the costs for studio accommodations stand at $3,490 per month, offering a favorable comparison to the county's average of $3,737 and Florida's state average of $3,823. This positioning not only reflects Brookdale's commitment to providing quality care but also highlights its strong value proposition within the local and state landscape.

Floor plansBrookdale Bradenton GardensManatee CountyFlorida
Semi-Private$2,595$2,926$3,009
Studio$3,490$3,737$3,823

Overall Review of Brookdale Bradenton Gardens

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Memory care draws sharp complaints

Memory care is where families report the most serious problems.

Multiple reviewers describe memory care as falling short, especially around hygiene and basic personal care. Several also raise concerns about staffing or responsiveness, describing missed showers or workers not doing hands-on care. A few residents are described as wet through, not showered regularly, or living in conditions families felt were unsafe or unstabilizing. While some families are happy with memory care programming and activities, the negative accounts are specific enough that they stand out.

common 12 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Dining receives both strong praise and repeated complaints.

Some residents and families say the food is like home cooking, with meals that are tasty and accommodating. Others specifically criticize meal temperature, variety, and overall quality, describing food that is cold and not varied. A few comments connect dining to the caregiving experience, including kitchen staff being engaged and serving meals to residents. Overall, dining seems to depend heavily on what families experience during their time there.

  • A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, lit by a chandelier and natural light.
  • A well-lit dining area in a senior living facility with multiple tables and chairs.
  • A cozy dining room with wooden flooring, elegant chandeliers, and a fireplace.
common 10 reviews mention this

Care updates and nurse responsiveness

Residents and families often highlight responsive nursing support.

Many reviewers describe nurses and caregivers as responsive, attentive, and actively involved in care plans. Several mention communication and regular updates on health and well-being, including guidance during admissions and care coordination. Some also describe hands-on support with activities of daily living and using call assistance when help is needed. A smaller number of reviews raise problems with care follow-through, but the overall tone is that support is a key part of the experience.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Pricing and billing feel inconsistent

Billing and costs are recurring concerns for families.

Several reviewers report frustration with billing accuracy and insurance or administrative claim processing, including long delays to resolve issues. Others describe surprise or escalating costs through fees added for care-related handling. A few comments say the pricing felt fair or the value matched their needs, but that positive view is not consistent across reviews. For families focused on transparency, billing details appear to require extra attention.

common 14 reviews mention this

Homey atmosphere and cleanliness vary

Families describe the community as warm and clean, with notable exceptions.

Many reviews emphasize a homey, welcoming atmosphere, including inviting common areas and a sense of comfort. Cleanliness is often praised as well maintained and “immaculate,” with updated layouts and well-kept spaces mentioned by several residents. Still, some families report issues like rooms needing to be cleaned on move-in, carpets being soiled, or odors and missing care. The strongest positive reviews focus on comfort and cleanliness, while the negative ones point to gaps that can affect first impressions and daily comfort.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Sarasota Bradenton International (4 miles away) Sarasota Bradenton International (4 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Bradenton, Florida offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With hospitals, pharmacies, physicians, and healthcare centers all within close proximity, residents can easily access medical services and support. There are also plenty of dining options available, including popular chain restaurants like Cracker Barrel and Chick-Fil-A. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, parks such as GT Bray Park and Bradenton Riverwalk provide opportunities for leisurely strolls or picnics. Additionally, the presence of places of worship like West Bradenton Baptist Church ensures spiritual fulfillment for those seeking a community connection. The nearby Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport also offers easy access to travel options for seniors looking to explore beyond the local area.

Hospitals

  • State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (0.2 miles)
  • H2u (3.5 miles)
  • Family Birthplace (4.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Bradenton Hometown Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Manatee Cardiac Rehabilitation Center (0.9 miles)
  • Giangreco, Scarano & Taylor Pediatrics (0.9 miles)
  • Giraffic Park Therapy Center (1.6 miles)
  • Suguna R. Kona (1.7 miles)
  • Armand's Hearing Center (1.7 miles)
  • Alignment Healthcare (2.1 miles)
  • Southeast Family Health Care Center (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Cracker Barrel (1.4 miles)
  • Tijuana Flats (1.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.4 miles)
  • Cody's Original Roadhouse (1.8 miles)
  • Anna Maria Oyster Bar (1.8 miles)
  • Mr Tequila Restaurant (1.9 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (2.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Oakmont (1.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Metro Diner (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.2 miles)

Parks

  • GT Bray Park (2.8 miles)
  • Bradenton Riverwalk (4.2 miles)
  • Ringling Bayfront Park (4.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • West Bradenton Baptist Church (3.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Concourse B (4.2 miles)
  • TSA Pre-Check (4.2 miles)
  • Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (4.3 miles)
  • Baggage Claim (4.3 miles)

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