Senior Resources - Manatee County, Florida

Introduction to Senior Resources in Manatee County

Finding reliable senior resources in Manatee County can make a significant difference for older adults and the families who care for them. Whether you live in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Ellenton, Parrish, Anna Maria Island, or another Manatee County community, this guide connects you with trusted local organizations and services.

Whether you’re planning for the future, supporting an aging parent, or navigating a recent health change, these local resources can provide valuable information, assistance, and support to help seniors remain safe, healthy, and independent.

If you or a loved one is also considering assisted living, independent living, or memory care, Senior Consulting Advisors provides personalized guidance to help families explore senior living options throughout Manatee County—at no cost to you.

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Manatee County Senior Resources

Aging & Disability Resources (ADRC)

  • Manatee County Aging Services

Meals & Nutrition Programs 

  • Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee
    • Website: mealsonwheelsplus.org
    • Phone: 941-747-4655
    • Services: Home-delivered meals, Friendship Dining Centers, food assistance, and supportive services for eligible Manatee County residents

Community Resources

  • 2-1-1 Suncoast Cares
    • Website: 211suncoastcares.org
    • Phone: 211
    • Services: Referrals to local resources for financial assistance, food, housing, healthcare, transportation, elder services, and other community needs throughout Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

Senior Transportation Services

  • Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) – Handy Bus

Caregiver Support

  • Manatee County Aging Services – Respite Care

 

  • Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee – In-Home Respite
    • Website: mealsonwheelsplus.org
    • Phone: 941-747-4655
    • Services: In-home respite services that provide temporary relief for caregivers caring for functionally impaired older adults.

Veterans Resources

    • Phone: 1-844-693-5838
    • Services: Point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support
 
    • Phone: 844-757-3047
    • Services: Helps veterans and their families navigate the VA benefits process, especially related to affording senior living, healthcare, and long-term care
 

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resources

  • Alzheimer’s Association – Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
    • Phone: 1-800-272-3900
    • Services: 24/7 helpline, caregiver support, dementia education, support groups, care resources, and community programs for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Senior Healthcare Resources

  • NeedyMeds
    • Website: needymeds.org
    • Phone: 800-503-6897
    • Services: Free/low-cost clinics & prescription assistance

Senior Financial Assistance

  • Turning Points
    • Website: tpmanatee.org
    • Phone: 941-747-1509
    • Services: Assistance for eligible Manatee County residents experiencing financial hardship, including rental and utility assistance and homelessness prevention.

 

  • The Salvation Army – Manatee County
    • Website: bradenton.salvationarmyflorida.org
    • Phone: 941-748-5110
    • Services: Electric and water bill assistance, rental and housing assistance when funds are available, financial counseling, and other support for qualified individuals and families experiencing a short-term financial crisis.

Florida Medicaid / Other Benefits

  • MyACCESS
    • Website: myaccess.myflfamilies.com
    • Phone: 850-300-4323
    • Services: Medicaid, Food assistance (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

 

  • Future Care Funding – W. Morgan Advisory
    • Website: futurecarefunding.com
    • Phone: 727-709-0175
    • Services: Medicaid planning, Veterans care, asset protection, funeral expense trust, long-term care insurance, and home care plans

Senior Centers

  • Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee – Friendship Dining Centers
    • Website: mealsonwheelsplus.org/friendship-dining
    • Phone: 941-747-4655
    • Services: Nutritious meals, social activities, recreation, educational programs, and opportunities for adults age 60 and older to stay active and connected at locations throughout Manatee County.

Adult Day Care

  • Daybreak Adult Day Center
    • Website: mealsonwheelsplus.org/daybreak-adult-day-center
    • Phone: 941-748-3001
    • Services: Licensed adult day care providing a safe daytime environment with social, recreational, and therapeutic activities, meals, snacks, and supportive care for older adults who cannot be left alone while their caregivers are away.

Home Health Care

Hospice & Palliative Care

  • Residential Home Health

Funeral Services

  • Dignity Memorial
    • Phone: 800-343-4464
    • Services: Funeral home, funeral planning, cremation services, cemeteries

Senior Legal Assistance

    • Phone: 1-888-895-7873
    • Services: Free civil legal advice for elders related to housing, consumer, family law, advance directives, Medicaid and Medicare, Social Security and SSI, elder abuse, and relative caregivers

 

  • Absolute Law
    • Website: absolutelaw.net
    • Phone: 239-268-4669
    • Services: Legal help with personal injury, family matter, estate planning

Senior Housing Assistance

  • Manatee County Housing Authority
    • Website: manateehousing.com
    • Phone: 941-756-3974
    • Services: Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance for eligible low-income Manatee County residents.

 

  • Florida Housing Search
    • Website: floridahousingsearch.org
    • Phone: 1-877-428-8844
    • Services: Free housing search resource for finding affordable and accessible rental housing throughout Florida.

Looking for More Than Local Resources?

If you or a loved one is beginning to explore assisted living, memory care, or independent living, Senior Consulting Advisors provides personalized guidance at no cost to families.

Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Resources in Manatee County

Manatee County offers a variety of resources for older adults, including caregiver support, Meals on Wheels, transportation services, senior centers, veterans benefits, Alzheimer’s and dementia resources, financial assistance, and home care programs. This guide brings together trusted organizations serving seniors throughout Manatee. 

Seniors in Manatee have access to transportation programs, nutrition services, caregiver support, adult day care, home care, senior centers, legal assistance, veterans services, and memory care resources. 

Several organizations throughout Manatee County offer transportation assistance for older adults, including rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, senior centers, and other essential destinations. Eligibility and service areas vary by program, so it’s best to contact the transportation provider directly for details.

Eligible older adults may qualify for home-delivered meals through Meals on Wheels or other nutrition programs operating throughout Manatee County. Congregate dining sites and community meal programs are also available in many areas for seniors who are able to travel.

Depending on eligibility, seniors may qualify for Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid, SNAP benefits, utility assistance, prescription assistance, veterans benefits, property tax exemptions, and other local or state programs. Organizations listed on this page can help determine which benefits may be available.

Many older adults successfully remain at home with support from home care, transportation, meal delivery, and caregiver assistance. However, if daily activities become difficult, falls become more frequent, memory loss progresses, or safety becomes a concern, assisted living or memory care may provide the additional support needed. Senior Consulting Advisors can help families evaluate their options at no cost.

Families can start by contacting the Manatee Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) or exploring the local organizations listed on this page. If you’re also considering assisted living, memory care, or independent living, Senior Consulting Advisors provides free guidance to help families understand their options and connect with appropriate senior care resources.

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