Discovery Village Vero Beach
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Vero Beach, FL

Discovery Village Vero Beach

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Vero Beach, FL

Overview of Discovery Village Vero Beach

If you’re looking for a retirement community that feels like a tropical vacation that never ends, look no further than Discovery Village at Vero Beach, Florida. This sunny, vibrant location provides the perfect combo of amenities, senior lifestyle programs, and personalized care that makes for a senior living paradise. There are two lifestyle options, Active Independent Living and Assisted Living, both of which get you a maintenance-free apartment home or suite near the fun-filled activities that await along Florida’s Treasure Coast. From showering or bathing assistance and in-room dining service to insulin administration and pharmacy coordination, their empathy-driven philosophy ensures you or a loved one receives all the best practices in Assisted living while still fostering independence and freedom.

The comfortable apartments go above and beyond in class and functionality, offering you stunning views of the Atlantic beaches and the everyday hustle and bustle of Floridian life. And if you don’t feel like going too far, Discovery Village offers amenities like restaurant-style dining with table service, an outdoor swimming pool, a game room, a multitude of scenic walking paths and communal space as well as tons of daily activities, recreation and social events. Spend your golden years living in unparalleled comfort and style at Discovery Village at Vero Beach.

Bed community size
75-bed community Rank #602 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 602nd out of 1058 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 12 / 100 Rank #1225 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1225th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusProvisional
IssuanceFebruary 24, 2026
ExpirationAugust 23, 2026 Expires in 30 days
CountyIndian River
License Number9095

Ownership & Operating Entity

Discovery Village Vero Beach is legally operated by Nhi Opco Vero Beach Fl LLC, and administered by Elizabeth Monplaisir.

Management CompanySH1 HORIZONS-6 MGMT LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
75 units
Total beds
75 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

Creole English Spanish

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsIndependent Senior Living, SHINE® Memory Care
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.

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 48 citations 37 inspections 2 fines $1.5K fined
Inspection Score Info 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.

At the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #496 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 496th 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: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. At the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.

Since 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (45% above)
• Inspections with citations (19% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (18% 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. 4833 This facility has 45% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (48 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 45% worse Rank #700 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 700th 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 Info Average citations per inspection. 1.31.3 This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #545 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 545th 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 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. 3726 This facility has had 42% more total inspections than the Florida average (37 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 42% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1916 This facility has 19% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (19 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 19% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 51%62% This facility has 11 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (51% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 11% better Rank #373 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 373rd 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on November 13, 2024, found no deficiencies and no complaints were filed.
  • Past inspections from 2013 to 2019 showed multiple Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies in medication management, staffing, training, admissions, and resident care.
  • Deficiency counts and themes improved over time, with no deficiencies found in the last three routine inspections since April 2022.

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Address 4.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Vero Beach's city center to Discovery Village Vero Beach's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Port St Lucie

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.

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AL
NH
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110
Facility 110
FL AVG 88
Rank #370 / 1058
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25
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FL AVG 40
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Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc
91
Facility 91
FL AVG 83
Rank #281 / 876
31
45.2%
Facility 45.2%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #286 / 907
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 33
Rank #520 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #320 / 907
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The Brennity at Tradition Senior Living
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IL
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97
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FL AVG 88
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9
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Welltower Tcg Ridea Tenant LLC
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 83
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38
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #607 / 907
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 33
Rank #795 / 907
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #766 / 907
For-Profit$100Darlene JeffersStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Brennity at Tradition
AL
IL
MC
Port St. Lucie (Port Saint Lucie)
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 88
Rank #481 / 1058
No
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 40
Rank #1283 / 1487
Welltower Tcg Ridea Tenant LLC
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 83
Rank #530 / 876
38
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #607 / 907
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 33
Rank #795 / 907
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #766 / 907
For-Profit$100Darlene Jeffers1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Palms at St. Lucie West
AL
IL
MC
Port St. Lucie (Saint Lucie West)
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 88
Rank #570 / 1058
Yes
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 40
Rank #1016 / 1487
Snh Fla Tenant LLC
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 83
Rank #314 / 876
27
51.9%
Facility 51.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #378 / 907
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 33
Rank #495 / 907
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #446 / 907
For-Profit$1,000Amy MccabeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Discovery Village Vero Beach
AL
IL
MC
Vero Beach (Waterford Drive)
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 88
Rank #602 / 1058
No
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #1225 / 1487
Nhi Opco Vero Beach Fl LLC
83
Facility 83
FL AVG 83
Rank #496 / 876
37
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #373 / 907
48
Facility 48
FL AVG 33
Rank #700 / 907
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #545 / 907
For-Profit$1,500Elizabeth Monplaisir-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Discovery Village Vero Beach is located in Vero Beach, 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 Vero Beach

What neighborhood is Discovery Village Vero Beach in?

Discovery Village Vero Beach is in the Waterford Drive neighborhood of Vero Beach.

What languages are spoken at Discovery Village Vero Beach?

The team at Discovery Village Vero Beach speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Discovery Village Vero Beach?

Discovery Village Vero Beach is legally operated by Nhi Opco Vero Beach Fl LLC, and administered by Elizabeth Monplaisir.

Is Discovery Village Vero Beach in a walkable area?

Discovery Village Vero Beach has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Discovery Village Vero Beach?

According to FL state health department records, Discovery Village Vero Beach's license number is 9095.

When does Discovery Village Vero Beach's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Discovery Village Vero Beach's license expires on August 23, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Discovery Village Vero Beach?

No, Discovery Village Vero Beach has a no-pet policy.

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