Discovery Village at Westchase

Overview of Discovery Village at Westchase

Discovery Village at Westchase sits cozily in a suburb just minutes away from downtown Tampa Bay. Kept warm by the tropical Floridian climate and surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the residents of this premier senior living community can enjoy such amenities as an in-house restaurant, bar and lounge, senior-friendly fitness center, and a multitude of gathering spaces both indoors and outdoors. Each apartment in the home follows an elegant, open-plan design and is spacious and welcoming, with various outdoor living areas and lovely, nature-filled panoramas. Residents have the freedom to choose between six distinct floor plans, all of which are made with high-quality building materials and feature walk-in showers.

The same amount of attention to detail is given to their assisted living and memory care facilities too. Discovery Village at Westchase offers 24/7 medical care, regular housekeeping, medication management, personal care assistance, and on-site wellness and therapy services. Those in need of memory care can also expect a secure living location with extensively trained team members, cognitive stimulation activities, and top-of-the-line dementia care. If you’re looking to live life to the fullest and enjoy your golden years with peace of mind, Discovery Village at Westchase is the place to go.

Facility Direct Line (813) 820-6131

140-bed community

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

Walk Score: 33 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

IssuanceJune 30, 2024

CountyHillsborough

License Number13328

Discovery Village at Westchase is legally operated by Westchase Fl Senior Housing Opco LLC, and administered by Victor J Piperata II.

Management CompanyAMERICAN TRUST SENIOR CARE, LLC

Profit StatusFor-profit

Private

140 units

Total beds

140 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish

ContactMr. Albert Rabil III, President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Shine Memory Care

Pets not allowed

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

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 37 citations 22 inspections 2 fines $2.0K fined

Inspection Score

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
2
vs 5 avg
↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$2k
vs $11.6k
↓ 83% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 7 years (since 2019).

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 2019 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.	37	33	This facility has 12% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (37 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 12% worse Rank #563 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 563rd 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.	1.7	1.3	This facility has 31% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.7 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 31% worse Rank #766 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 766th 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.	22	26	This facility has had 15% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (22 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 15% fewer
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.	55%	62%	This facility has 7 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (55% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 7% better Rank #419 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 419th 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.

July 30, 2024 complaint inspection found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
April 3, 2024 routine inspection cited 10 Class 3 deficiencies in admissions, resident care, staffing, training, food service, and records.
June 5, 2024 routine inspection cited multiple Class 3 deficiencies related to assistive devices, showing ongoing equipment compliance issues.

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Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

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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

What neighborhood is Discovery Village at Westchase in?

Discovery Village at Westchase is in the Berkeley Square neighborhood of Tampa.

What languages are spoken at Discovery Village at Westchase?

The team at Discovery Village at Westchase speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Discovery Village at Westchase?

Discovery Village at Westchase is legally operated by Westchase Fl Senior Housing Opco LLC, and administered by Victor J Piperata Ii.

Is Discovery Village at Westchase in a walkable area?

Discovery Village at Westchase has a walk score of 33. 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 Westchase?

According to FL state health department records, Discovery Village at Westchase's license number is 13328.

Does Discovery Village at Westchase have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Discovery Village at Westchase on this page.

Are pets allowed at Discovery Village at Westchase?

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

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