Brookdale Bradenton Gardens
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bradenton, FL
Brookdale Bradenton Gardens
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bradenton, FL
Brookdale Bradenton Gardens accepts CHAMPUS, Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.
Located in Bradenton, Florida, Brookdale Bradenton Gardens is a senior living community that offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. The community is situated just minutes from the sandy white beaches of Anna Marie Island and Longboat Key, providing residents with wonderful afternoon destinations. Brookdale Bradenton Gardens offers pet-friendly apartments, restaurant-style dining, and convenient amenities right on campus, allowing residents to reignite old passions and find new ones. The community’s staff is available 24/7 to be alerted to any emergencies, providing peace of mind for residents and their families.
The assisted living services at Brookdale Bradenton Gardens help seniors with medication management, daily living activities like bathing and dressing, and coordination with outside healthcare providers. The community’s staff also serves delicious meals in the cozy dining room. For memory care residents, Brookdale Bradenton Gardens focuses on creating a personalized experience. The community customizes care to meet each resident’s unique needs and preferences, with purposeful programs and compassionate care. Residents can participate in a variety of activities, including game nights, crafting classes, happy hour, and shopping trips, as well as structured programs like the book club, karaoke, dancing, chair yoga, trivia games, and art classes.
120-bed community Rank #253 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 253rd out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
48 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #702 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 702nd out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceSeptember 15, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 14, 2027
CountyManatee
License Number6528
Brookdale Bradenton Gardens is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation, and administered by John O'sullivan.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
120 units
Total beds
120 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Spanish
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Concierge
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Walking Paths
General Store
Piano
ActivitiesDaily activities include cognitive workouts, physical activities, and structured memory care activities
Branded ProgramsClare Bridge
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Assisted Living$2,965 per month
Memory Care$3,615 per month
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
10vs 5 avg↑ 100% higher than FL avg
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$9.5kvs $11.6k↓ 18% lower than FL avg
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. FL average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (54% above)
• Inspections with citations (56% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (21% below)
• Inspection citation rate (9% below)
• Total citations (54% above)
• Inspections with citations (56% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (21% below)
• Inspection citation rate (9% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 54 | 35 | This facility has 54% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (54 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 54% worse Rank #742 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 742nd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.1 | 1.4 | This facility has 21% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 21% better Rank #315 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 315th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 47 | 26 | This facility has had 81% more total inspections than the Florida average (47 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 81% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 25 | 16 | This facility has 56% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 56% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 53% | 58% | This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (53% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 5% better Rank #378 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 378th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
Studio
1
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near Brookdale Bradenton Gardens
4.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bradenton's city center to Brookdale Bradenton Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.49 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida Blake Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Brookdale Palma Sola | AL | Bradenton | 160
Facility
160
FL AVG
88
Rank
#108 / 1,058 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
FL AVG
42
Rank
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20%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#78 / 906 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#325 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Michelle Messer | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay | AL IL MC | W Bradenton | 150
Facility
150
FL AVG
88
Rank
#132 / 1,058 | No |
46
Facility
46
FL AVG
42
Rank
#591 / 1,427 | Britton (Sarasota Bay) Trs LLC | 28 | 43%
Facility
43%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#245 / 906 | 29
Facility
29
FL AVG
33
Rank
#451 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | $2,500 | Bethany Sanders | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Summerfield Senior Living | AL MC | Bradenton | 142
Facility
142
FL AVG
88
Rank
#163 / 1,058 | No |
44
Facility
44
FL AVG
42
Rank
#638 / 1,427 | Summerfield Senior Living LLC | 49 | 57%
Facility
57%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#443 / 906 | 46
Facility
46
FL AVG
33
Rank
#678 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $500 | Melaniee Mrosek | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch | AL MC RC | Bradenton | 140
Facility
140
FL AVG
88
Rank
#168 / 1,058 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
FL AVG
42
Rank
#765 / 1,427 | Senior Living Vi Lakewood Ranch, LLC | 39 | 36%
Facility
36%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#164 / 906 | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
33
Rank
#600 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | $12,600 | Zachary A. Benjamin | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale Bradenton Gardens | AL MC | Bradenton (South Bradenton) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
FL AVG
42
Rank
#702 / 1,427 | Emeritus Corporation | 47 | 53%
Facility
53%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#378 / 906 | 54
Facility
54
FL AVG
33
Rank
#742 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $9,500 | John O'sullivan | Studio | A+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Bradenton Gardens
What neighborhood is Brookdale Bradenton Gardens in?
Brookdale Bradenton Gardens is in the South Bradenton neighborhood of Bradenton.
What languages are spoken at Brookdale Bradenton Gardens?
The team at Brookdale Bradenton Gardens speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Bradenton Gardens?
Brookdale Bradenton Gardens is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation, and administered by John O'Sullivan.
Is Brookdale Bradenton Gardens in a walkable area?
Brookdale Bradenton Gardens has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brookdale Bradenton Gardens?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Bradenton Gardens's license number is 6528.
When does Brookdale Bradenton Gardens's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Bradenton Gardens's license expires on September 14, 2027.
How long has Brookdale Bradenton Gardens been in business?
Brookdale Bradenton Gardens has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
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