Brookdale Palma Sola is an assisted living community located in Bradenton, Florida. The facility primarily serves older adults who require support with daily living activities while offering a variety of amenities and services designed to foster comfort and engagement. With accommodations designed to promote independence, Brookdale Palma Sola features communal spaces, restaurant-style dining, and access to a range of social and recreational activities. The community does not provide skilled nursing or dedicated memory care services, focusing instead on supporting residents with assisted living needs.
Residents at Brookdale Palma Sola have access to care services tailored to individual requirements. Nursing oversight is available for 12 to 16 hours per day, assisting with health monitoring and coordination. Medication management is provided to ensure residents take prescribed medications correctly and on schedule. Incontinence care, diabetes care, ambulatory care, and podiatry services are also available, supporting residents with specific health concerns. The facility offers a mental wellness program, addressing social, emotional, and cognitive health needs through structured activities and resources. Assistance is provided with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and toileting—offering full support with these tasks as needed, while residents are generally encouraged to perform self-care tasks, such as eating, when possible.
Brookdale Palma Sola features a number of amenities aimed at promoting well-being and quality of life. The community includes an on-site barber and beauty salon, a wellness center, and fitness programs customized for older adults, including yoga and chair yoga. Residents have access to an enclosed courtyard, outdoor walking paths, and landscaped areas designed for safety and enjoyment. The facility maintains scheduled activities, social events, and outings that contribute to an active, engaging lifestyle.
Transportation services at Brookdale Palma Sola are available for both medical and non-medical purposes. Residents can utilize complimentary transportation for appointments, errands, or outings, as well as transportation arrangement services for non-medical needs. This helps ensure residents maintain access to healthcare providers, shopping, and community events as needed.
Feedback from residents and family members characterizes Brookdale Palma Sola as a clean and welcoming environment with responsive maintenance and administrative teams. Staff are consistently described as kind, professional, and reliable, particularly during critical events. The facility’s activity programming, including fitness classes, social gatherings, and planned outings, is regularly highlighted for creating a lively community. While most families express satisfaction with their loved ones’ care and safety, reviews occasionally reference areas of improvement such as dining wait times, facility decor, and occasional delays in staff responsiveness, sometimes linked to higher staff turnover. Despite these challenges, the majority of reviews point to positive experiences and a generally safe, supportive atmosphere for residents.
Costs at this community start at $2,855 and range up to $3,600. The average price in the community is $3,245, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,478. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.