Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Bradenton, FL

Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Bradenton, FL

Overview of Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay

Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay is a premier senior living community that is the foremost choice in Assisted Living and Memory Care on the Suncoast. From the glistening waters of the bay to the multitude of amenities and state-of-the-art care facilities, Discovery Village goes above and beyond to ensure residents live it up and enjoy as much as possible.

They offer three lifestyle choices, Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, and SHINE® Memory Care, all of which grant you access to unparalleled dining, scenic indoor and outdoor amenities, and attentive, concierge service. And when residents feel like venturing out, they’re only steps away from world-class beaches and a vibrant arts and culture scene, plus great golf, fishing, and outdoor activities. Whether you’re looking to enjoy some quiet time in their luxurious apartments or suites or feel a sense of community in one of the many gathering spaces, there are many ways to enjoy your retirement at Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay.

Bed community size
150-bed community Rank #132 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #591 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 591st out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJune 25, 2025
ExpirationJune 24, 2027
CountyManatee
License Number12798
RCFE NumberAL #12798

Ownership & Operating Entity

Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay is legally operated by Britton (Sarasota Bay) Trs LLC, and administered by Bethany Sanders.

Management CompanyAMERICAN TRUST SENIOR CARE, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
150 units
Total beds
150 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Housekeeping
Scheduled Transportation
Activities
ActivitiesActivities and events available
Specific ProgramsActive Independent Living, SHINE® Memory Care, Health & Fitness, Concierge, Transportation
Operating HoursMo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 00:00-23:59

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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.

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.

Overall vs. FL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (17% below)
• Citations per inspection (29% below)
• Inspections with citations (25% below)
• Inspection citation rate (26% below)

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. 2935 This facility has 17% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 17% better Rank #451 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 451st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.01.4 This facility has 29% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 29% better Rank #153 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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 inspections conducted at this facility. 2826 This facility has had 8% more total inspections than the Florida average (28 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 8% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1216 This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (12 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 25% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 43%58% This facility has 15 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 15% better Rank #245 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 245th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 326-1325 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay

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Address 5.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bradenton's city center to Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Bradenton

Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Brookdale Palma Sola
AL
Bradenton
160
Facility 160
FL AVG 88
Rank #108 / 1,058
Yes
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 42
Rank #234 / 1,427
Emerivent Bradenton LLC25
20%
Facility 20%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #78 / 906
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$1,000Michelle MesserStudio / 1 BedA+
Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay
AL
IL
MC
W Bradenton
150
Facility 150
FL AVG 88
Rank #132 / 1,058
No
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 42
Rank #591 / 1,427
Britton (Sarasota Bay) Trs LLC28
43%
Facility 43%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #245 / 906
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 33
Rank #451 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$2,500Bethany SandersStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Summerfield Senior Living
AL
MC
Bradenton
142
Facility 142
FL AVG 88
Rank #163 / 1,058
No
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 42
Rank #638 / 1,427
Summerfield Senior Living LLC49
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #443 / 906
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 33
Rank #678 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$500Melaniee MrosekStudio / 1 BedA+
Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch
AL
MC
RC
Bradenton
140
Facility 140
FL AVG 88
Rank #168 / 1,058
Yes
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 42
Rank #765 / 1,427
Senior Living Vi Lakewood Ranch, LLC39
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #164 / 906
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #600 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$12,600Zachary A. BenjaminStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Brookdale Bradenton Gardens
AL
MC
Bradenton (South Bradenton)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
Yes
41
Facility 41
FL AVG 42
Rank #702 / 1,427
Emeritus Corporation47
53%
Facility 53%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #378 / 906
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 33
Rank #742 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$9,500John O'sullivanStudioA+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay is located in W Bradenton, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay

Who is the owner of Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay?

Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay is legally operated by Britton (Sarasota Bay) Trs LLC, and administered by Bethany Sanders.

Is Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay in a walkable area?

Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay?

According to FL state health department records, Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay's license number is 12798.

When does Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay's license expires on June 24, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay?

No, Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay accept?

Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay accepts Other.

Does Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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