With attractions like the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens just a short drive from campus, you’ll find plenty to do and see here in Sarasota, and you don’t have to drive if you don’t want to. Just ask the front desk about our scheduled transportation services. For beach lovers, this town has several beaches for you to explore, and don’t forget all the great golf courses, too! Our campus is adjacent to the TPC Prestancia, with 36 holes of world-class golf.

Being out on the town is great, but the real action is back on campus with vacation-style amenities. You’ll enjoy chic common living areas and an elegant dining room. Spend time with interesting neighbors over a cup of coffee in the library. And if you want to join friends for a cocktail, you can visit our pub on campus. We even collaborate with Manatee School of the Arts for our visual arts program to mimic a night out at a concert.

Staying in style is even easier now when you book your next hair appointment at our on-site beauty salon. If you need a few last-minute supplies, shop our general store. Everything we offer is to help you feel right at home. So what are you waiting for? You’ve earned this lifestyle.

Traditionally, you are offered a list of calendar activity options, but here we start with getting to know you. We believe that relationships lead to connections that help you continue to live a meaningful, engaged life. Whether through engaging socially in a group, an individual purposeful pursuit, or meeting a new best friend, it’s all about the connections. You can connect with others through a mix of opportunities like card and table games, cooking demonstrations, devotional services, Wii bowling, happy hours, live music, and excursions to local shopping, dining and attractions. We also balance our offerings to support the six dimensions of Optimum Life®, including standard evidence-based programs like B-Fit, Brain Fit, The Ageless Spirit, Resident Technology and Optimum Life Health Talks.

Our memory care residents have an exciting calendar of events, too. On any given day, you’ll see them dancing, socializing at get-togethers and enjoying karaoke. Or maybe you’ll find them playing cards, getting coffee with a friend or attending movie nights. Each of these activities is part of a carefully designed care program to help your loved one live their best life.

With seasonal menus that vary each day, you can look forward to great meals and great company at Brookdale Palmer Ranch. We’re known for our delicious homemade soups prepared daily and our fresh salads made with local produce. We can also accommodate different dietary needs. We even have an outdoor kitchen that we use for movie nights and concerts on the lawn.

Because we specialize in memory care, we’ve designed an inviting dining experience to give your family member the dignity and independence they deserve. By offering dementia-friendly menus, personal dining assistance, if needed, and a supportive environment that encourages familiarity and socialization, we offer compassionate and attentive care to meet your loved one’s unique needs.