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Brookdale Palmer Ranch

5111 Palmer Ranch Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34238

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8.9
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32 reviews
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32 reviews
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Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Don’t Rush Memory Care—Advocate for Proper Assessment

I want to share a personal experience that may help others navigating senior care decisions. My mother was placed in Memory Care when Assisted Living would have been a more suitable option for her at the time. While the care staff were truly wonderful—kind, attentive, and professional—the environment wasn’t the right fit. She was cognitively more independent than most of the other residents and often felt compelled to help them, which caused her a lot of stress and anxiety. This wasn’t a reflection on the quality of care, but rather a mismatch in placement. I encourage families to advocate for a thorough evaluation and to ensure their loved one is placed in a setting that matches their current needs. Memory Care can be incredibly valuable—but only when the timing is right.

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Brookdale Palmer Ranch

Discover how natural and easy aging in place can feel, at Brookdale Palmer Ranch. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), residents can enjoy an independent senior living experience with access to assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services all under one roof. Here, the services are tailored to residents' individual needs, and staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency. Whether you need long-term care or short-term rehabilitation with round-the-clock nursing, you can find comfort knowing your needs will be met here.

Located in Sarasota, Florida, you will also find a blend of culture, delicious dining opportunities, and picturesque beaches around the city. Nature lovers may soak in the captivating views on display at the pristine Gulf Coast beaches, which are just a short drive away. While you are planning a fun adventure either on- or off-site, you can leave your mundane chores, home maintenance, and errands to the helpful staff. As your to-do list disappears, feel free to spend your time with close friends catching up at the sports bar, strolling along the scenic walking paths, or creating a masterpiece in the arts and crafts studio. If you get...

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  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

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8.9 out of 10
Review Score32 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.1
Cleanliness
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.2
Staff
4.6
Meals & Dining
3.6
Activities
3.9
Value for Cost
4.0

A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Palmer Ranch with 8.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Palmer Ranch has 32 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 9/3/25

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 3, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Don’t Rush Memory Care—Advocate for Proper Assessment

I want to share a personal experience that may help others navigating senior care decisions. My mother was placed in Memory Care when Assisted Living would have been a more suitable option for her at the time. While the care staff were truly wonderful—kind, attentive, and professional—the environment wasn’t the right fit. She was cognitively more independent than most of the other residents and often felt compelled to help them, which caused her a lot of stress and anxiety. This wasn’t a reflection on the quality of care, but rather a mismatch in placement. I encourage families to advocate for a thorough evaluation and to ensure their loved one is placed in a setting that matches their current needs. Memory Care can be incredibly valuable—but only when the timing is right.

Pam

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 12, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Great Experience

Great communication. Very caring staff. Prompt replies to our inquiries. No issues contacting people. Staff caring and reassuring.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 6, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Brookdale Palmer Ranch review

The Food is generally not good. Nice staff. Facility is fine. I believe there are plans to update the hallways. Quality of food is the major issue.

Kathy R

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 6, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Brookdale

Excellent staff very attentive and always looking out for your best interest. Good accommodations and meal choices are available. Rooms are always clean. Laundry services are also available. OT, PT and speech therapy are available. In house doctor, podiatry services are also available. You can also use their pharmacy services.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 23, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Review for Brookdale Palmer Ranch

All good except food and wait staff shortage. Clients are leaving the facility because of the lack of food quality and inadequate staffing in the dining room.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 12, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Brookdale Palmer Ranch review

Areas they could improve on - Quality of meals, consistency of CNA staff showing up. I moved out of the facility [date removed]. Top management changes were made around Oct. 1, 2023. Things may have improved and I am not qualified to judge.

Elizabeth S

Assisted Living

Industry reviewer

July 11, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Excellent overall

Big changes have taken place there and it’s a joy to see how happy the residents are and how welcoming and friendly the employees are!! I hear families compliment them often and they are happy too. Great job!!

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 6, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Brookdale Palmer Ranch

I would reccomend Brookdale Palmer Ranch to others, with a couple of provisions. If the person in question can get around on there own and likes to go outside, then another location would be better. A place with a secure outside area. Do not use a location that caters to memory care only. If at all possible, make the living quarters private, not shared. Pick a place that is bright, not dim. If the person in question can be moved to a location where family can visit on a regular basis, by all means do so.

Lyn B

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 6, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Like Family

The entire Brookdale team treats my parents like family. My parents are comfortable, safe and happy! My siblings and I now know that our parents have the attention they need to enjoy their later years.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

October 30, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A Nice caring community that puts their residents first.

Based on the experience we have had so far, we have to say that we all have been treated with kindness and respect. We would recommend Brookdale Palmer Ranch community to other families who are looking for a place for their loved ones.

Gretchen

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 25, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Audrey’s review of her stay

Audrey and her daughter says during her stay the staff was great. When she needed help they were right there. They are friendly and helpful and kind. Great therapy. Daughter reiterated staff is great and responsive. I recommend this place and I am in the healthcare worker as a social worker!

Sue P

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 19, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

5 star review

I like all the activities I think they are tremendous. We all like the appetizers they serve at happy hour - and we have happy hour everyday and it is something I look forward to! I like the care team too. I like I can come out and watch my favorite shows too.

Sally S

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 19, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Miss Sally’s

I obviously like the residents and the employees and the food and the happy hours! They have my favorite wine and never run out. I like wine down Wednesdays because we have live music and it is very nice.

John M

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 19, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

John’s review of Brookdale Palmer Ranch

I am very well satisfied. I have loved her 3 years. I am a resident ambassador at Brookdale Palmer Ranch. My favorite part is the staff. Great people. The activities are good. Staff and management okay too.

Brenda G

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 22, 2023

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Considerably Disappointed

On multiple occasions, my friend was unable to receive assistance on the toilet for more than an hour while I was present. Also, I'm astounded that your front desk personnel do not abide by HIPPA laws. One of them has asked me personal information about my friend often.

AM

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 3, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Brookdale Palmer Ranch

We picked this community, because of the facilities and staff. They have great staff, clean and safe.Excellent, but slow on repairs and inconsistent quality of laundry. Still waiting on action after notification on ants in apt.

Mrs B

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 5, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Excellent experience

My father moved into assisted living in june 2023. I was out of state so not in the area to assist with his move. The movers they recommended were great and [name removed] and [name removed] were very helpful over the phone. The staff is very friendly and have made him feel at home. I know he is in a safe and clean place with an awesome staff to assist him with his new home.

PB

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 31, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Friendly Staff

We were very pleased with people. I liked everyone there so much. It was very nice. We moved because it was too expensive, and was not affordable.

Stefanie W

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 1, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

VERY GOOD FACILITY

My Father was in the Hospital [date removed]. Then went into Skilled Nursing at "Brookdale Palmer Ranch". The staff ( [name removed], RN's, and CNA's) went above & beyond to take care of my father who was suffering. Our family made a LOT of requests of the staff over the 7 weeks (having to do with personal care-to wanting an extra bit more to eat-all the way to him insisting on his Chocolate Pudding every night & he was always taken care of promptly & courteously. Staff were always kind & professional. We felt a simple "Thank You" wasn't good enough-so the only way we felt we could properly repay the staff for the difficult work they had to do for my father was by making sure each week we brought in all sorts of delectable desserts for them to enjoy. The Staff helped my father heal & recover much better than we ever could have done at home. We felt safe with our loved one at this facility. Zero bedsores. The facility was clean & well kept up. Only request would be for more staff on weekends.

Johanna

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 19, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0

Kind, Caring, and Safe

Communication with us was superior. The organization as far as medical care under COVID conditions was the best it could be. And the staff was very caring, almost like a family. They made it as easy on us as possible. Five stars across the board, would definitely recommend. It was such difficult times, moving in during COVID. And I work in healthcare, so I completely understand. I was really impressed. The management is good, and that trickles down to the other staff and residents.

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