Water’s Edge of Bradenton, located in Bradenton, Florida, is a senior living community operated by the Volunteers of America organization. The facility provides a continuum of care services with a focus on assisted living, while also offering independent living and memory care. Residents have access to a variety of amenities including dining facilities, fitness programs, swimming pools, and opportunities for social engagement. Apartments within the community are generally described as spacious and well-equipped, designed to support the comfort and daily needs of residents.

Assisted living at Water’s Edge of Bradenton includes comprehensive support for activities of daily living. Staff are available to assist residents who require full help with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The facility provides medication management and diabetes care, with nursing support on-site to coordinate health monitoring and administer treatments as prescribed. Podiatry services are available to address foot health needs, and incontinence care is provided for residents who require it. The community is equipped to offer ambulatory care and has a secured memory care section designed for the safety and well-being of individuals living with dementia or other cognitive impairments. Memory care programming includes specialized supervision and activity planning, though some reviews report variations in staffing levels and activity frequency within this unit.

For personal grooming and wellness, there are barber and beauty salon services on the premises, as well as fitness programs designed to encourage mobility and social interaction. The community features secured indoor walking paths for resident exercise and recreation, and a variety of clubs and social communities foster engagement among residents. Laundry and dry cleaning services are also available as part of the residential support offerings.

Transportation services at Water's Edge of Bradenton include both complimentary and fee-based options. These services are intended to facilitate trips for medical appointments, as well as non-medical outings such as shopping, recreational events, or social engagements, depending on resident needs and scheduled community events.

Resident and family feedback highlights the clean, resort-like environment and broad amenity set at Water’s Edge, with many commenting on the friendliness and attentiveness of staff. Positive remarks often describe the staff as helpful and mindful of both residents’ and families’ preferences, contributing to an atmosphere of community. However, some reviewers raise concerns regarding the facility’s cost, food quality, and fluctuations in staffing levels, particularly in memory care. Additional issues cited by a portion of families include challenges with management communication, periods of insufficient cleanliness, and the adequacy of care for residents with more advanced physical needs. These mixed experiences suggest prospective residents and families may benefit from direct inquiry into current staffing, dining, and care support practices to ensure alignment with individual care requirements. As of mid-2024, there have been no significant recent public changes in services at the facility.

Costs at this community start at $3,840 and range up to $5,299. The average price in the community is $4,570, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,063. The cost of senior 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.