Worth Considering
4
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Bradenton, Florida
4 of 10 nursing homes in Bradenton (40%) meet our strict criteria. The Florida statewide average is 29%.
4 recommended · 3 caution · 3 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,296
across 10 facilities
High Risk Facilities
3
2 Grade F
$307,767 in combined fines
Zero Fines
5
/10
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 4?
The nursing home market in Bradenton, Florida, is strong, with 10 total facilities and 40% recommended. Families should be aware of three facilities to avoid due to a total of $272,682 in fines, while the top facility, Westminster Point Pleasant, boasts a B+ rating and four stars.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 WESTMINSTER POINT PLEASANT (83) — Westminster Point Pleasant stands out with a Trust Score of 83/100 and a solid B+ grade. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care and offers a comfortable environment with 120 beds and a commendable CMS rating of 4 stars, ensuring quality services without any fines.
- 2 SURREY PLACE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION (80) — Surrey Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation impresses with a Trust Score of 80/100 and a B+ grade. With a 4-star CMS rating and no fines, this for-profit facility provides excellent rehabilitation services in a cozy setting, making it a reliable choice for residents seeking quality care.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 MANATEE SPRINGS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (75) — Manatee Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Center features a Trust Score of 75/100 and a B grade, showcasing solid performance. With a CMS rating of 4 stars and zero fines, this for-profit facility offers 120 beds and a commitment to effective rehabilitation and nursing care.
- 4 BRADEN RIVER REHABILITATION CENTER LLC (70) — Braden River Rehabilitation Center LLC, while maintaining a Trust Score of 70/100 and a B grade, provides 208 beds for its residents. With a CMS 4-star rating and no fines, it delivers essential rehabilitation services, making it a viable option for those in need of care.
The other 6 Bradenton facilities didn't qualify — 3 carry Grade D or F ratings and 5 have fines totaling $307K.
Recommended
Westminster Point Pleasant stands out with a Trust Score of 83/100 and a solid B+ grade. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care and offers a comfortable environment with 120 beds and a commendable CMS rating of 4 stars, ensuring quality services without any fines.
Surrey Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation impresses with a Trust Score of 80/100 and a B+ grade. With a 4-star CMS rating and no fines, this for-profit facility provides excellent rehabilitation services in a cozy setting, making it a reliable choice for residents seeking quality care.
Manatee Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Center features a Trust Score of 75/100 and a B grade, showcasing solid performance. With a CMS rating of 4 stars and zero fines, this for-profit facility offers 120 beds and a commitment to effective rehabilitation and nursing care.
Braden River Rehabilitation Center LLC, while maintaining a Trust Score of 70/100 and a B grade, provides 208 beds for its residents. With a CMS 4-star rating and no fines, it delivers essential rehabilitation services, making it a viable option for those in need of care.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Bradenton Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 6?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 2 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 5 Have fines totaling $307,767
- Low-scoring facilities
- 4 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 3 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Bradenton Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Bradenton's city average is 3.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
5 of 10 Bradenton facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Bradenton avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Bradenton facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Bradenton, FL are recommended?
4 of 10 nursing homes in Bradenton (40%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Bradenton "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Bradenton?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.