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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 88 Rank #433 / 890Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 433rd out of 890 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #949 / 1002Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 949th out of 1,002 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceAugust 31, 2025
ExpirationAugust 30, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number12715

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve is legally operated by Highwoods Preserve Opco LLC, and administered by Nikoletta Bystrzycka.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
88 units
Total beds
88 units

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

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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.

The figures below cover inspections recorded since August 18, 2015.

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.

Overall vs. FL average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (21% above)
• Inspection citation rate (22% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (9% below)
• Inspections with citations (25% 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. 2924 This facility has 21% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29 vs. FL avg 24).↑ 21% worse Rank #587 / 853 Total citations — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 587th out of 853 assisted living communities we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among the 853 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.90.99 This facility has 9% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 0.99).↓ 9% better Rank #469 / 853 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 469th out of 853 assisted living communities we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among the 853 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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. 3126 This facility has had 19% more total inspections than the Florida average (31 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 19% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1216 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 Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 39%32% This facility has 7 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (39% vs. FL avg 32%).↑ 7% worse Rank #617 / 853 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 617th out of 853 assisted living communities we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among the 853 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / Suite

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Brookdale Bayshore
AL
IL
Tampa
190
Facility 190
FL AVG 85
Rank #42 / 890
Yes
53
Facility 53
FL AVG 40
Rank #313 / 1,002
Blc Tampa-Gc, LLC39
33%
Facility 33%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #455 / 853
28
Facility 28
FL AVG 33
Rank #568 / 853
0.7
Facility 0.7
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #350 / 853
For-Profit$15,500Anne GiehlPrivate RoomsA+
Promise Pointe Senior Living
AL
MC
Tampa
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 85
Rank #172 / 890
Yes
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 40
Rank #704 / 1,002
Concordis Alf Tampa LLC35
23%
Facility 23%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #229 / 853
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 33
Rank #320 / 853
0.4
Facility 0.4
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #164 / 853
For-Profit$0Alyssa IngleStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Angels Senior Living at New Tampa LLC
AL
ADC
HC
MC
RC
Tampa
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 85
Rank #342 / 890
Yes
89
Facility 89
FL AVG 40
Rank #25 / 1,002
Angels Senior Living At New Tampa, LLC45
29%
Facility 29%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #353 / 853
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 33
Rank #550 / 853
0.6
Facility 0.6
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #287 / 853
For-Profit$1,000Yvette M. Latson-A+
The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve
AL
MC
RC
Tampa (County Line Coalition)
88
Facility 88
FL AVG 85
Rank #433 / 890
No
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 40
Rank #949 / 1,002
Highwoods Preserve Opco LLC31
39%
Facility 39%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #617 / 853
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 33
Rank #587 / 853
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #469 / 853
For-Profit$5,500Nikoletta Bystrzycka1 Bed / Suite-
Canterbury Tower
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Tampa (South Tampa)
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 85
Rank #710 / 890
Yes
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 40
Rank #269 / 1,002
Canterbury Towers, Inc5
20%
Facility 20%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #169 / 853
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 33
Rank #142 / 853
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #533 / 853
Not-For-Profit$0Joyce Mitchell-A+

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other FL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve is located in Tampa, 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 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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