Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch is a senior living community situated in Bradenton, Florida. The facility primarily provides assisted living services, but also accommodates residents seeking independent living or requiring memory care support. Designed to serve older adults who need varying degrees of assistance, Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch offers personalized care plans and a secure, comfortable environment. The community provides a range of amenities, including chef-prepared meals, wellness and fitness programs, and engaging social activities. Residents benefit from indoor and outdoor walking paths, a barber and beauty salon, dedicated clubs and communal spaces, as well as access to yoga and chair yoga sessions.
Care and medical support at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch address a variety of needs. The community features specialized memory care accommodations, including physical design elements and programming specifically tailored for individuals experiencing memory loss due to Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. Memory care residents are supported by incontinence and ambulatory care, with additional medical services provided by an on-site optometrist and massage therapist. The facility is secured to ensure resident safety, particularly for those with wandering behaviors. Multilingual staff provide assistance in both English and Spanish, helping to meet the diverse needs of the community. Diabetes care, medication management, and fitness programs are available as part of the ongoing support for residents’ health and well-being. For those requiring assistance with activities of daily living, trained staff are able to provide full support with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting.
Transportation services at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch include complimentary transportation provided by the community. This service is available for both medical appointments and personal errands, enhancing residents’ ability to attend off-site healthcare visits, community events, or run essential errands in the Bradenton area.
Feedback from residents and families typically highlights the friendly and compassionate staff, accessible amenities, and communication between the facility’s leadership and families. Personalized attention is noted, especially in assisting with transitions into the assisted living environment. Recreation and activities—including those provided for memory care residents—are described as engaging and beneficial, though some reports note fluctuations in engagement and staffing, particularly outside of planned events or holidays. Concerns from some reviewers include extended wait times for assistance, limited staff availability during certain periods, and instances of delayed maintenance. While many families report satisfaction with the community’s overall approach and recommend it to others, some suggest that enhancements in staff consistency, individualized care, and responsiveness could improve the resident experience, particularly for those with advanced care needs.
Costs at this community start at $3,500 and range up to $5,040. The average price in the community is $4,270, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,115. 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.
