Manatee River Assisted Living
Assisted living facility (ALF) in Palmetto, Florida, licence 11283
820 5th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221 · Manatee County
- Licence
- 11283, licensed
- Licensed beds
- 85
- Medicaid waiver list
- Yes
- Specialty licences
- Standard licence only
- Deficiencies cited
- 7
- Fines
- $500
Does Manatee River Assisted Living accept Medicaid?
Yes. Manatee River Assisted Living 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 every Florida ALF on the waiver list, or read how the Medicaid waiver for assisted living works.
Monthly cost at Manatee River Assisted Living
AHCA doesn't collect prices, so the state record has no rate for Manatee River Assisted Living. 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 | 11283 |
| AHCA file number | 11967181 |
| Type | Assisted Living Facility |
| Status | Licensed |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| First licensed | January 15, 2025 |
| Current licence | April 30, 2026 to January 14, 2027 |
Manatee River Assisted Living 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
Florida inspectors cited Manatee River Assisted Living for 7 deficiencies on the AHCA comparison record. Class I is the most serious, a risk of death or serious harm; Class IV is the least.
| Class | Cited |
|---|---|
| Class III | 7 |
The record also lists 7 complaints to AHCA and 1 sanction with $500 in fines.
| Action | Started | Fine | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | June 2, 2025 | $500 | - |
Beds and rooms
Manatee River Assisted Living is licensed for 85 residents at a time.
- Licensed beds
- 85
- Private beds
- 85
- Private rooms
- 20
- Shared rooms
- 45
Services Manatee River Assisted Living reports to the state
Manatee River Assisted Living reported these to AHCA. The state doesn't check them, so ask to see each one in person.
- Special programs
- Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
- Nurse availability
- 3rd Party Part-Time
- Activities
- Arts and Crafts, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Gardening, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings
- Languages spoken
- English, Spanish
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Other, VA
- Religious affiliation
- Other
- Bed hold policy
- Yes
Who owns and runs Manatee River Assisted Living
- Licensee
- Divine Senior Services LLC
- Administrator
- April Smith
- Changes of ownership
- 1
Other assisted living near Manatee River Assisted Living
- Presbyterian Retirement Communities Inc D.b.a. Westminster Bradenton1533 4th Avenue West, Bradenton 34205
- Magnolia on the Avenue1725 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton 34205
- Constantine Assisted Living LLC3417 1st Ave W, Bradenton 34205
- Great American Assisted Living Community at Bradenton LLC1015 7th Ave E, Bradenton 34208
- Aviata at Bradenton Villas105 15th St E, Bradenton 34208
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 Manatee River Assisted Living, 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 Manatee River Assisted Living
Does Manatee River Assisted Living accept Medicaid?
Yes, it's on AHCA's Medicaid waiver list.
How many residents is Manatee River Assisted Living licensed for?
85 residents, its licensed bed count.
What did Florida inspectors find at Manatee River Assisted Living?
7 cited, 0 Class I and 0 Class II.
Who owns Manatee River Assisted Living?
The licensee is Divine Senior Services LLC.
From the state record: Florida AHCA FloridaHealthFinder facility profile and the AHCA assisted living facility comparison.