A fire, hurricane, structural failure or other emergency can force residents of an assisted living facility to leave with little warning. What happens next can depend heavily on the facility’s preparation before the emergency occurs. That became clear after a partial roof collapse at Aviata at Bradenton Villas in Bradenton on July 25, 2026. The...Read More

When families place a loved one in an assisted living facility, they trust that the building itself will be safe, properly maintained, and suitable for the people who live there. A recent roof collapse in Bradenton has brought renewed attention to what can happen when serious building problems arise in a residential care setting. On...Read More