Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay

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.

Facility Direct Line (941) 867-9500

150-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 46 / 100

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

Staffing

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

ContactMr. Jeffrey H Miller, President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Respite Care

Chef-Prepared Dining

Housekeeping Service

Scheduled Transportation

Activities And Events

Operating HoursMo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 00:00-23:59

Since 2016 · 10 years of data 29 citations 28 inspections 2 fines $2.5K fined

Inspection Score

6 points 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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
2
vs 5 avg
↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$2.5k
vs $11.6k
↓ 78% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 10 years (since 2016).

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 2016 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	29	33	This facility has 12% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 12% better Rank #453 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 453rd 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.
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1	1.3	This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #158 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
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
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
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	43%	62%	This facility has 19 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 19% better Rank #253 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 253rd 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.

November 6, 2025 inspection cited deficiencies but all were corrected, showing ongoing regulatory oversight without immediate jeopardy.
June 9, 2025 routine inspection found four Class 3 deficiencies in resident care, staff training, and records, plus one Alzheimer’s training deficiency.
Recent deficiencies repeatedly involved staff training and resident care elopement standards, indicating persistent issues despite some corrections.

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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

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.

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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

Benefits

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

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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