Palms Of Manasota
Palms Of Manasota
Nestled in Palmetto, Florida, The Palms of Manasota stands as a historic milestone in senior living—recognized as the first LGBTQ-affirming retirement community in the United States. Founded in the 1990s, this 21-home condominium community was created to provide a safe, inclusive, and vibrant environment for gay and lesbian seniors, long before such spaces were common. Today, The Palms continues to honor its legacy of acceptance while embracing a more diverse resident base, fostering a strong sense of belonging and mutual respect among all who call it home.
Positioned conveniently between the culturally rich cities of Sarasota and St. Petersburg, The Palms offers residents access to top-tier healthcare, arts, and LGBTQ-friendly amenities. Beyond location, what makes The Palms exceptional is its resident-driven model—homeowners manage the association collaboratively, preserving the community’s values and close-knit spirit. For seniors seeking a welcoming neighborhood that combines independence with purpose, The Palms remains a beacon of progress and pride in aging.
Walk Score: 22 / 100 Rank #1056 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1056th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Home Condominium
Building Type: Single-story
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2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rubonia's city center to Palms Of Manasota's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Palms Of Manasota | IL | Rubonia | - | No |
22
Facility
22
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,056 / 1,427 | Home Condominium |
| Water’s Edge of Bradenton | IL AL MC | Bradenton | - | No |
21
Facility
21
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,066 / 1,427 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Manatee River Assisted Living | IL AL MC RC | W Palmetto | - | No | - | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
Frequently Asked Questions about Palms Of Manasota
Is Palms Of Manasota in a walkable area?
Palms Of Manasota has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at Palms Of Manasota?
No, Palms Of Manasota has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Palms Of Manasota?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Palms Of Manasota in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Palms Of Manasota?
Palms Of Manasota is located at 126 2Nd Ave E, Rubonia, FL 34221.
What is the phone number of Palms Of Manasota?
(941) 722-5858 will put you in contact with the team at Palms Of Manasota.
Does Palms Of Manasota provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Palms Of Manasota is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.
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