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Sunny Bower is an intimate assisted living community in Bradenton, Florida, offering personalized support in a warm, home-like setting designed to help residents feel comfortable, respected, and engaged each day. With a resident-first philosophy and care tailored to individual needs, the community provides assistance with daily living, medication supervision, homemade meals, wellness and exercise programs, housekeeping, and transportation services, all supported by a compassionate and professional team. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle enriched by social activities, music and pet therapy, games, crafts, and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces that encourage connection, comfort, and independence.
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