Discovery Commons South Biscayne
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · North Port, FL
Discovery Commons South Biscayne
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · North Port, FL
Overview of Discovery Commons South Biscayne
A luxury assisted living and memory care home in the city, Discovery Commons South Biscayne promises a robust retirement experience. It offers unsurpassed professional care for residents to feel a sense of belonging while maintaining freedom and individuality. Senior living is elevated in a vibrant and enriching lifestyle that provides a list of living options with customized care created to fit the needs of each individual.
The lifestyle at Discovery Commons 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.
147-bed community Rank #151 / 1060Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st out of 1060 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 47 / 100 Rank #570 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 570th out of 1487 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 25, 2025
ExpirationOctober 24, 2027
CountySarasota
License Number12712
RCFE NumberAL #12712
Discovery Commons South Biscayne is legally operated by Britton (Forum) LLC, and administered by Penelope Messier.
Management CompanyAMERICAN TRUST SENIOR CARE, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Extended Congregate Care
133 units
Private
147 units
Total beds
147 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
ContactMs. Rebecca Swanson, Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Chef-Prepared Dining
Wellness Programs
Scheduled Transportation
Activities And Events
Activities
Specific ProgramsSHINE® Memory Care, short-term Respite Care, health and fitness, concierge, housekeeping, transportation
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
42 citations
30 inspections
1 fine
$4.0K fined
Inspection Score
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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
1 point above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #474 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 474th out of 876 homes in Florida for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 1 point above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$4kvs $11.6k↓ 66% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 9 years (since 2017).
Inspection Scorecard
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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (27% above)
• Citations per year (27% above)
• Citations per inspection (8% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
• Inspection citation rate (19% below)
• Total citations (27% above)
• Citations per year (27% above)
• Citations per inspection (8% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
• Inspection citation rate (19% below)
Latest Inspection
October 13, 2025
Monitor
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 42 | 33 | This facility has 27% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 27% worse Rank #632 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 632nd out of 907 homes in Florida for Total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2017.
| 4.7 | 3.7 | This facility has 27% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.7 vs. FL avg 3.7).↑ 27% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.4 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 8% worse Rank #621 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 621st out of 907 homes in Florida for Citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 30 | 26 | This facility has had 15% more total inspections than the Florida average (30 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 15% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 50% | 62% | This facility has 12 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (50% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 12% better Rank #333 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 333rd out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on October 13, 2025, found no deficiencies and no complaints were reported.
- Past inspections showed recurring Class 3 deficiencies mainly in staffing, training, and resident care rights, but these issues were not present in the latest surveys.
- A 2019 inspection cited a Class 4 deficiency for background screening clearinghouse and a 2017 inspection cited a Class 4 deficiency for training documentation and monitoring.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 355 / 380 / 410 / 455 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Discovery Commons South Biscayne
Places of interest near Discovery Commons South Biscayne
3.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from North Port's city center to Discovery Commons South Biscayne's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
| Discovery Commons South Biscayne | AL MC RC | North Port | 147 | Yes | - | 47 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Moorings Park Grande Lake | AL IL MC NH SNF | Naples (Central Naples) | 106 | Yes | A+ | 9 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed / 4 Bed |
| Moorings Park at Grey Oaks | AL IL MC NH SNF | Naples (Bears Paw) | 106 | No | A+ | 5 | - |
| Oak Hammock at the University of Florida | AL MC NH SNF | Gainesville | 80 | Yes | - | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Sandhill Cove Retirement Living | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Palm City | 36 | No | - | 8 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Commons South Biscayne
What languages are spoken at Discovery Commons South Biscayne?
The team at Discovery Commons South Biscayne speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Discovery Commons South Biscayne?
Discovery Commons South Biscayne is legally operated by Britton (Forum) LLC, and administered by Penelope Messier.
Is Discovery Commons South Biscayne in a walkable area?
Discovery Commons South Biscayne has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Discovery Commons South Biscayne?
According to FL state health department records, Discovery Commons South Biscayne's license number is 12712.
When does Discovery Commons South Biscayne's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Discovery Commons South Biscayne's license expires on October 24, 2027.
Does Discovery Commons South Biscayne have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Discovery Commons South Biscayne on this page.
Are pets allowed at Discovery Commons South Biscayne?
Yes, Discovery Commons South Biscayne allows residents to bring their pets.
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