Sunny Bower Assisted Living and Senior Day Center sits at 1604 71st St NW in Bradenton, Florida, where the setting is calm, surrounded by quiet trees, and feels more like a small home than an institution, and people often say it's warm and loving inside, with friendly staff who've worked there for years, some almost two decades, all under the watch of Maria and Julian Grumley, who own and run the place. The assisted living facility has 16 beds and offers different types of care, like assisted living, independent living, and memory care for elders with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, plus a Senior Day Center where people can come just for the day, and they run this place in both English and Spanish, which is nice for families who need that. The staff take pride in keeping everything neat and clean, and offer daily activities from 10 am to 3 pm, including word and card games, social visits, gentle exercise, and music-with a singer coming in every Friday afternoon, so there's always something to get involved in.
Residents get help with bathing, dressing, medication, and anything else they need to keep their independence, along with services like laundry, room cleaning, walking and wheelchair help, plus health and therapy services arranged through other providers if needed, so folks don't have to leave the property for their care. For meals, a team prepares home-cooked food right in front of everyone, based on what people like or need, with snacks in between, and a dietitian checks the meals for nutrition, which gives folks some peace of mind if they have special diets-plus there are kitchens and kitchenettes for those who want to do a bit themselves. With a focus on privacy, residents use randomly generated usernames, not real names, so people can feel safe sharing with staff and with each other.
The facility includes things people want, like washers and dryers, cable TV, guest parking, fitness center, wifi, safety features like sprinkler systems, accessible rooms, and spaces for game time or hobbies, as well as a salon and barbershop on site, all set up to make life easier and keep people connected. The Senior Day Center adds flexibility for working families, letting them pick the times that suit them, and for elders, it means a place to make friends, stay active, and have a hot meal while still going home at the end of the day. The community aims to keep residents' families in the loop about care and activities, so they always know what's happening. Activities in the day center are chosen to fit each person's interests, with options for gentle movement, games, social time, and crafts, plus the comfort of knowing there's always a caring staff member around, trained to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Transportation is offered for errands or medical appointments, and the whole environment is built for safety and to make transitioning into assisted living less difficult.
There's a long-standing reputation for good care here in Manatee County, and people often mention that Sunny Bower feels joyful, supportive, and stable, mostly because the staff stay and get to know each resident well. Families get peace of mind, especially those who need a break, since respite services are available and help can be adjusted as people's needs change, whether they want full-time living, day programs, or help with memory loss, all coming together under one roof in this small, welcoming community.
