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The Palms in Bradenton, FL

The Palms is an assisted living community in Bradenton, FL.

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7015 32Nd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208

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4.6 from 106 reviews
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Overall Review of The Palms

differentiator 26 reviews mention this

Breakfast consistently earns praise

Breakfast is a standout part of the stay for many guests.

Multiple reviews call out the breakfast as fresh, homemade, and a highlight of the mornings, with guests describing specific items and the overall quality. Several also mention a pleasant dining setup for meals and a consistent expectation of good food. Even when there are complaints, other guests still single out the breakfasts as a reason they would return.

common 22 reviews mention this

Hosts and staff feel accommodating

Guests repeatedly describe helpful, friendly hosting during their stay.

Across many reviews, guests mention the owners or front desk as approachable and responsive, including clear check-in communication and flexibility with schedules. Several also describe staff as attentive to guest needs, while others emphasize how welcomed they felt from arrival through their stay. The positive hosting theme shows up alongside comments about clean, comfortable rooms and smooth day-to-day support.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Location is convenient, but hard

Some guests have trouble finding the property or entrance.

A couple of reviews mention that parking or the office/entrance is difficult to locate, including comments about the entrance being hard to find. The same broader set of reviews also often frames the property as close to downtown, but the access details still trip up some guests on arrival.

common 6 reviews mention this

Clean rooms are a recurring plus

Many guests mention that rooms are clean and comfortable.

Several reviews explicitly praise room cleanliness and day-to-day comfort, describing rooms as well kept and pleasant to stay in. A few also mention cleanliness-related details such as towels or fresh upkeep during the stay. While there are also isolated negative remarks, the overall cleanliness theme is still a frequent positive in guest feedback.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Refunds and charges can be frustrating

A small number of reviews describe refund or charge disputes.

Some guests report problems related to reversing charges or getting deposits returned, including comments about disputes after cancellations or events. These reviews frame the issue as a lack of resolution and include concerns about communication around refunds. This theme stands apart from typical stay complaints and is tied directly to billing and deposit handling.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Sarasota Bradenton International (7 miles away) Sarasota Bradenton International (7 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • 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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Cracker Barrel (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill (1.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.9 miles)
  • Poblanos Mexican Grill & Bar (2.1 miles)
  • Gecko's (2.2 miles)

Physicians

  • The Eye Associates Eas (1.8 miles)
  • Health Care America Medical (2.1 miles)
  • Manatee Oral & Facial Surgery Center (2.2 miles)
  • Cashen, David V, Md - Cooper Family Medical (2.4 miles)
  • Morrish James A Jr DDS (2.9 miles)
  • Apc Pediatrics (3.1 miles)
  • Physicians Group Bradenton East (3.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Life Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • The Granary (2.2 miles)
  • ATRIA Bread + Coffee (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)

Parks

  • Bob Gardner Community Park (3.1 miles)
  • James L. Patton Community Park (4.2 miles)
  • Bradenton Riverwalk (6.3 miles)
  • Nathan Benderson Park (6.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Living Lord Lutheran Church (3.6 miles)
  • St Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church (3.7 miles)
  • Bayside Community Church (5.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Family Birthplace (6 miles)

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