The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tampa, FL
The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tampa, FL
Overview of The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve
The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve is an 88-bed assisted living community offering memory care and respite care services in Tampa, Florida. Located at 18600 Highwoods Preserve Parkway, the facility is operated by Highwoods Preserve Opco LLC and administered by Nikoletta Bystrzycka. The 2-story building features one-bedroom suites and sits in a car-dependent neighborhood with a Walk Score of 5, meaning residents will need private transportation for most errands and appointments.
The community places a strong emphasis on specialized dementia care. All associates undergo specialized dementia training to ensure they can meet the unique needs of memory care residents with compassion and expertise. The facility recognizes the importance of comprehensive support, offering medication assistance and access to concierge doctors and healthcare professionals who are readily available on-site to address residents’ medical needs.
Amenities are designed to support an active and engaged lifestyle. Residents can enjoy a library, comfortable lounge areas, and a wellness center for fitness and health activities. The beautifully landscaped courtyard and gardens create a peaceful setting, while walking paths invite exploration of the serene surroundings. Beauty services and housekeeping support are available to residents, and transportation services ensure easy access to local attractions, shopping, and medical appointments.
Daily life is enriched by a robust calendar of social and recreational activities. Programming includes exercise classes, wellness programs, arts and crafts, gardening, music programs, social events, and outings to nearby shopping and entertainment venues. Dining services are provided, with flexible scheduling to accommodate resident preferences.
State inspections have tracked the facility’s operations over more than a decade. Inspections have consistently identified training and staffing documentation as areas of focus, reflecting the facility’s attention to compliance and operational standards in these critical areas.
88-bed community Rank #537 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 537th 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: 5 / 100 Rank #1356 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1356th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceAugust 31, 2025
ExpirationAugust 30, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number12715
The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve is legally operated by Highwoods Preserve Opco LLC, and administered by Nikoletta Bystrzycka.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
88 units
Total beds
88 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
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 2015 · 11 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
38 citations
32 inspections
2 fines
$5.5K 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.
At the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #518 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 518th out of 901 homes we track in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 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. 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)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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$5.5kvs $11.6k↓ 53% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 11 years (since 2015).
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 2015 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (15% above)
• Inspections with citations (31% above)
• Inspection citation rate (6% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Total citations (15% above)
• Inspections with citations (31% above)
• Inspection citation rate (6% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% 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.
| 38 | 33 | This facility has 15% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 15% worse Rank #579 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 579th 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.
| 1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #441 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st 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.
| 32 | 26 | This facility has had 23% more total inspections than the Florida average (32 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 23% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 21 | 16 | This facility has 31% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (21 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 31% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 66% | 62% | This facility has 4 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (66% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 4% worse Rank #595 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 595th 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
Housing Options: 1 Bed / Suite
Building Type: 2-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Wellness Programs
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve
18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647 — 3.92 miles to nearest hospital (AdventHealth Wesley Chapel)
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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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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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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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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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
88
Rank
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68
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FL AVG
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47
FL AVG
33
Rank
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1.1
FL AVG
1.3
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Facility
130
FL AVG
88
Rank
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23
Facility
23
FL AVG
42
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Facility
92
FL AVG
83
Rank
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37%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#180 / 906 | 34
Facility
34
FL AVG
33
Rank
#518 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Alyssa Ingle | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve | AL MC RC | Tampa (County Line Coalition) | 88
Facility
88
FL AVG
88
Rank
#537 / 1,058 | No |
5
Facility
5
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,356 / 1,427 | Highwoods Preserve Opco LLC | 83
Facility
83
FL AVG
83
Rank
#518 / 901 | 32 | 66%
Facility
66%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#595 / 906 | 38
Facility
38
FL AVG
33
Rank
#579 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $5,500 | Nikoletta Bystrzycka | 1 Bed / Suite | - |
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Facility
56
FL AVG
88
Rank
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82
Facility
82
FL AVG
42
Rank
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Facility
97
FL AVG
83
Rank
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Facility
43%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#246 / 906 | 11
Facility
11
FL AVG
33
Rank
#136 / 906 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
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Facility
17
FL AVG
88
Rank
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56
Facility
56
FL AVG
42
Rank
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Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#129 / 901 | 5 | 40%
Facility
40%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#204 / 906 | 8
Facility
8
FL AVG
33
Rank
#91 / 906 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve
What neighborhood is The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve in?
The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve is in the County Line Coalition neighborhood of Tampa.
What languages are spoken at The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve?
The team at The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve?
The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve is legally operated by Highwoods Preserve Opco LLC, and administered by Nikoletta Bystrzycka.
Is The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve in a walkable area?
The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve?
According to FL state health department records, The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve's license number is 12715.
When does The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve's license expires on August 30, 2027.
Are pets allowed at The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve?
No, The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve has a no-pet policy.
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