Discovery Commons At Bradenton
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bradenton, FL

Discovery Commons At Bradenton

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bradenton, FL
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Discovery Commons At Bradenton accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Discovery Commons at Bradenton

Discovery Commons at Bradenton is a stunning sanctuary that boasts exquisite surroundings for assisted living and memory care support. Senior living is enhanced by the unwavering support of its professional care staff, offering an intimate and home-like atmosphere for an independent lifestyle. The premier home in Bradenton undoubtedly delivers world-class hospitality that many families have been praised for, a testament to its quality of service.

Residential living at Discovery Commons at Bradenton provides exclusive programs, such as the Sensations for an exceptional dining experience, the Celebrations for fun-filled programs and educational activities, and the Dimensions that focus on the health and wellness of its residents. They also offer their inclusive SHINE® Memory Care program that focuses on individualized memory care support for each individual.

(941) 798-3727
Bed community size
40-bed community Rank #811 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 811th out of 1074 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 13 / 100 Rank #1203 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1203rd out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceNovember 29, 2025
ExpirationNovember 28, 2027
CountyManatee
License Number8726

Ownership & Operating Entity

Discovery Commons At Bradenton is legally operated by Bradenton Senior Housing I Opco Llc, and administrated by Stephanie Mckinnon.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Private
40 units
Total beds
40 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Leadership

ContactMs. Stephanie McKinnon, Administrator

Additional Policies & Features

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

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Inspection History

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 19 citations 15 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

11 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #162 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 162nd out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 94 out of 100. Letter grade A. 11 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2017 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg)
5 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (42% below)
• Citations per year (43% below)
• Total inspections (42% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (35% below)
Latest Inspection July 25, 2025 Monitor

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1933 This facility has 42% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (19 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 42% better Rank #289 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 289th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2017. 2.13.7 This facility has 43% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.1 vs. FL avg 3.7).↓ 43% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.31.3 This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #557 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 557th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1526 This facility has 42% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 42% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 616 This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 63% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 40%62% This facility has 22 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 22% better Rank #220 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 220th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on July 25, 2025, found no deficiencies and no complaints were reported.
  • The October 19, 2023 inspection cited five Class 3 deficiencies involving medication management, staffing, resident contracts, and background screening.
  • Prior inspections showed recurring Class 3 deficiencies in staff training, licensure, and risk management, but no harm-level citations or fines were noted.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 265 / 336 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Suite

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Address 3.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bradenton's city center to Discovery Commons At Bradenton's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.19 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida Blake Hospital)

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Assisted Living in Florida

Discovery Commons At Bradenton is located in Bradenton, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Commons At Bradenton

What languages are spoken at Discovery Commons At Bradenton?

The team at Discovery Commons At Bradenton speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Discovery Commons At Bradenton?

The legal owner and operator of Discovery Commons At Bradenton is Bradenton Senior Housing I Opco Llc.

Is Discovery Commons At Bradenton in a walkable area?

Discovery Commons At Bradenton has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Discovery Commons At Bradenton?

According to FL state health department records, Discovery Commons At Bradenton's license number is 8726.

When does Discovery Commons At Bradenton's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Discovery Commons At Bradenton's license expires on November 28, 2027.

What payment types does Discovery Commons At Bradenton accept?

Discovery Commons At Bradenton accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.

Does Discovery Commons At Bradenton operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Discovery Commons At Bradenton is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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