Who We Are
Annie’s Homes for the Elderly have provided compassionate care for seniors for almost two decades.
Founder, Annie Close, came to America in the mid nineties. Utilizing her extensive experience in long-term care and assisted living, she attained Florida licensure and put us on the map, opening her first facility in 1996.
Services We Provide
- Exceptional care of your loved one.
- All meals provided, dietician approved, cooked from scratch.
- Personal care and help with the activities of daily living.
- Laundry done and room cleaned.
- Activities every day, live singer every Friday.
- Therapy and health services provided 3rd party
Senior Day Services
We are pleased to offer senior daycare at Sunny Bower and we have the space for up to 10 senior daycare visitors.

Our Family is Creating a Warm and Loving Environment
Chris and Maria, Annie’s son and daughter-in-law, took hold of the reigns after Annie retired and both consider they have learned from the best. Annie’s Homes operates Sunny Bower in Manatee County. When you entrust a loved one to our care, rest assured they will be treated like family.
Chris and Maria Grumley and a dedicated and trustworthy staff have created a very special place, Sunny Bower. Licensed in the State of Florida for 16 full time residents and with the space to add daycare services for seniors, Sunny Bower is a very warm and loving home and is a standout small facility that is so well thought of in the community.
With the backing of health teams, including Tidewell Hospice and with the wonderful on call nurses, therapists and aids, every base is covered and all questions and concerns are quickly answered. Our favorite nurse practitioner is on call and visits monthly. With her knowledge and willingness to answer a question, even on Sunday morning, Sunny Bower is the best of the best!
Chris and Maria Grumley and a dedicated and trustworthy staff have created a very special place, Sunny Bower. Licensed in the State of Florida for 16 full time residents and with the space to add daycare services for seniors, Sunny Bower is a very warm and loving home and is a standout small facility that is so well thought of in the community.
With the backing of health teams, including Tidewell Hospice and with the wonderful on call nurses, therapists and aids, every base is covered and all questions and concerns are quickly answered. Our favorite nurse practitioner is on call and visits monthly. With her knowledge and willingness to answer a question, even on Sunday morning, Sunny Bower is the best of the best!