Discovery Commons At Bradenton

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bradenton, FL

2614 43Rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34209 View map

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Discovery Commons At Bradenton accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

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Discovery Commons At Bradenton accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Discovery Commons at Bradenton

Discovery Commons at Bradenton is a stunning sanctuary that boasts exquisite surroundings for assisted living and memory care support. Senior living is enhanced by the unwavering support of its professional care staff, offering an intimate and home-like atmosphere for an independent lifestyle. The premier home in Bradenton undoubtedly delivers world-class hospitality that many families have been praised for, a testament to its quality of service.

Residential living at Discovery Commons at Bradenton provides exclusive programs, such as the Sensations for an exceptional dining experience, the Celebrations for fun-filled programs and educational activities, and the Dimensions that focus on the health and wellness of its residents. They also offer their inclusive SHINE® Memory Care program that focuses on individualized memory care support for each individual.

(941) 798-3727

40-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 13 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceNovember 29, 2025

ExpirationNovember 28, 2027

CountyManatee

License Number8726

Discovery Commons At Bradenton is legally operated by Bradenton Senior Housing I Opco Llc, and administrated by Stephanie Mckinnon.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

40 units

Total beds

40 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish

ContactMs. Stephanie McKinnon, Administrator

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 19 citations 15 inspections

Inspection Score

11 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

Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$0
vs $11.6k
↓ 100% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 9 years (since 2017).

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 2017 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection July 25, 2025 Monitor

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.	19	33	This facility has 42% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (19 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 42% better Rank #289 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 289th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2017.	2.1	3.7	This facility has 43% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.1 vs. FL avg 3.7).↓ 43% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.3	1.3	This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #557 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 557th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	15	26	This facility has 42% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 42% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	6	16	This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 63% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	40%	62%	This facility has 22 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 22% better Rank #220 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 220th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on July 25, 2025, found no deficiencies and no complaints were reported.
The October 19, 2023 inspection cited five Class 3 deficiencies involving medication management, staffing, resident contracts, and background screening.
Prior inspections showed recurring Class 3 deficiencies in staff training, licensure, and risk management, but no harm-level citations or fines were noted.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 265 / 336 sq. ft

Housing Options: Suite

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

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

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Discovery Commons At Bradenton

Discovery Commons At Bradenton Al Camellia

Discovery Commons At Bradenton Al Jasmine

3.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Bradenton's city center to Discovery Commons At Bradenton's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.19 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida Blake Hospital)

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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

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


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What languages are spoken at Discovery Commons At Bradenton?

The team at Discovery Commons At Bradenton speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Discovery Commons At Bradenton?

The legal owner and operator of Discovery Commons At Bradenton is Bradenton Senior Housing I Opco Llc.

Is Discovery Commons At Bradenton in a walkable area?

Discovery Commons At Bradenton has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Discovery Commons At Bradenton?

According to FL state health department records, Discovery Commons At Bradenton's license number is 8726.

When does Discovery Commons At Bradenton's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Discovery Commons At Bradenton's license expires on November 28, 2027.

What payment types does Discovery Commons At Bradenton accept?

Discovery Commons At Bradenton accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.

Does Discovery Commons At Bradenton operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Discovery Commons At Bradenton is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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