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.
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: 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
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJune 25, 2025
ExpirationJune 24, 2027
CountyManatee
License Number12798
RCFE NumberAL #12798
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
Private
150 units
Total beds
150 units
Respite Care
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
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.
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-
2vs 5 avg↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
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$2.5kvs $11.6k↓ 78% lower than FL avg
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.
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)
• Total citations (17% below)
• Citations per inspection (29% below)
• Inspections with citations (25% below)
• Inspection citation rate (26% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 29 | 35 | 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. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.0 | 1.4 | 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 28 | 26 | 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 |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 12 | 16 | This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (12 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 25% better |
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Inspection citation rate
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?
No pets allowed
Room Sizes: 326-1325 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay
Places of interest near Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay
5.7 miles from city center
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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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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FL AVG
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| 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 LLC | 28 | 43%
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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
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| Summerfield Senior Living | AL MC | Bradenton | 142
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FL AVG
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Rank
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FL AVG
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Rank
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FL AVG
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Rank
#443 / 906 | 46
Facility
46
FL AVG
33
Rank
#678 / 906 | 0.9
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0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
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| Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch | AL MC RC | Bradenton | 140
Facility
140
FL AVG
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Rank
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Facility
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FL AVG
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Rank
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Facility
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FL AVG
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Rank
#164 / 906 | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
33
Rank
#600 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
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| Brookdale Bradenton Gardens | AL MC | Bradenton (South Bradenton) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
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41
Facility
41
FL AVG
42
Rank
#702 / 1,427 | Emeritus Corporation | 47 | 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
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay is located in W Bradenton, Florida.
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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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