Dorcas House
Assisted living facility (ALF) in Bradenton, Florida, licence 8933
2601 13th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205 · Manatee County
- Licence
- 8933, licensed
- Licensed beds
- 16
- Medicaid waiver list
- Yes
- Specialty licences
- Standard licence only
- Deficiencies cited
- 0
- Fines
- None on record
Does Dorcas House accept Medicaid?
Yes. Dorcas House is on AHCA's list of ALFs that take the Medicaid assisted living waiver. In Florida that waiver runs through the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care long-term care program.
The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. Being on the list doesn't promise an open Medicaid bed, so ask how many waiver residents it takes right now.
See ALFs that accept Medicaid in Bradenton and every Florida ALF on the waiver list, or read how the Medicaid waiver for assisted living works.
Monthly cost at Dorcas House
AHCA doesn't collect prices, so the state record has no rate for Dorcas House. The CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 puts the Florida median at $5,610 a month for a private one-bedroom unit, against $6,200 for the US.
Ask for the written rates: what the base fee covers, what each level of care adds and how much notice you get before a rise. Our guide to the cost of assisted living in Florida covers the ways to pay.
Licence and the care it may give
| Licence detail | From the AHCA record |
|---|---|
| Licence number | 8933 |
| AHCA file number | 11964237 |
| Type | Assisted Living Facility |
| Status | Licensed |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| First licensed | April 21, 2005 |
| Current licence | August 11, 2025 to August 10, 2027 |
Dorcas House holds a standard ALF licence. That covers housing, meals and help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and taking medication, but not ongoing nursing care.
State inspections, complaints and fines
The AHCA comparison record shows no cited deficiencies for Dorcas House.
The record also lists no complaints to AHCA on the comparison record and no sanctions or fines.
| Action | Started | Fine | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | February 14, 2013 | $500 | - |
| Fine | January 4, 2008 | $1,500 | Partially Upheld |
Beds and rooms
With 16 licensed beds, Dorcas House is smaller than the typical ALF in Bradenton, where the median is 70.
- Licensed beds
- 16
- Private beds
- 16
- Private rooms
- 0
- Shared rooms
- 16
Services Dorcas House reports to the state
Dorcas House reported these to AHCA. The state doesn't check them, so ask to see each one in person.
- Special programs
- Massage Therapy/Spa, Occupational Therapy, Pet Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
- Nurse availability
- 3rd Party 24hr, 3rd Party Part-Time, Direct 24hr, Direct Part-Time
- Activities
- Arts and Crafts, Cooking Classes, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies
- Languages spoken
- English, Spanish
- Payment accepted
- Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, Other, VA
- Bed hold policy
- Yes
Who owns and runs Dorcas House
- Licensee
- Barann, Inc.
- Administrator
- Edward E Velasquez
Other assisted living near Dorcas House
- Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc D.b.a. Westminster Bradenton1700 21st Avenue, West, Bradenton 34205
- Magnolia on the Avenue1725 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton 34205
- Presbyterian Retirement Communities Inc D.b.a. Westminster Bradenton1533 4th Avenue West, Bradenton 34205
- Constantine Assisted Living LLC3417 1st Ave W, Bradenton 34205
- Summerfield Retirement3409 26th St W, Bradenton 34205
See also all assisted living in Bradenton, memory care in Bradenton and nursing homes in Bradenton.
Florida rules that apply here
AHCA licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in Florida under Chapter 429 of the Florida Statutes and rule chapter 59A-36. Those rules set who a home may admit, the staff training it needs, how it helps with medication and the 45 days' notice it must give before a discharge.
Our plain guide to Florida assisted living regulations walks through each one, and how to complain to AHCA if something goes wrong.
Is this your facility?
If you run Dorcas House, email contact@assistedlivingaccess.com from your work address. We can add your own rates, photos and contact details next to the state record, or take the listing down.
Questions about Dorcas House
Does Dorcas House accept Medicaid?
Yes, it's on AHCA's Medicaid waiver list.
How many residents is Dorcas House licensed for?
16 residents, its licensed bed count.
What did Florida inspectors find at Dorcas House?
No cited deficiencies on the comparison record.
Who owns Dorcas House?
The licensee is Barann, Inc.
From the state record: Florida AHCA FloridaHealthFinder facility profile and the AHCA assisted living facility comparison.