DORCAS HOUSE — Assisted Living in Bradenton, Florida

Dorcas House is a 16-bed assisted living facility in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida. Its CareQED grade is 100 out of 100 — a strong record based on Florida AHCA inspection findings. AHCA records show no serious (Class 1 or 2) violations. Care options include 24-hour on-site nursing. It accepts the Medicaid Assisted Living waiver and VA benefits. It has operated under Barann, Inc. for about 21 years. A strong recent inspection record suggests the facility meets state standards consistently. Families should ask how residents with memory or cognitive needs are supported, since dedicated memory care is not provided.

CareQED Score

CareQED Score: 100/100 — Strong record. This is CareQED's summary of Florida AHCA's published inspection findings, not an AHCA rating. How the Score works.

Inspection & Enforcement (AHCA)

• Class 1 violations: 0
• Class 2 violations: 0
• Class 3 violations: 0
• Class 4 violations: 0
• Unclassified: 0
• Substantiated complaints: 0
• Sanctions/final orders: 0
• Serious (Class 1+2) findings: 0

Care & Payment

• 24-hour on-site nursing
• Accepts Medicaid Assisted Living waiver
• Accepts Medicaid
• Accepts VA benefits

Activities & Services

• Nurse availability: Direct 24hr, Direct Part-Time, 3rd Party 24hr, 3rd Party Part-Time
• Activities: Arts and Crafts, Cooking Classes, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies
• Special programs & services: Massage Therapy/Spa, Occupational Therapy, Pet Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy

Licensed beds: 16 · For-Profit · Operator since 2005 · 2601 13TH AVE W, BRADENTON, FL, 34205-4030 · (941) 749-0780

Source: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), as of 2026-06-21. Not affiliated with AHCA; verify directly. Methodology.