Discovery Commons South Biscayne
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Florida, FL
Discovery Commons South Biscayne
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Florida, FL
Overview of Discovery Commons South Biscayne
A luxury assisted living and memory care home in the city, Discovery Commons South Biscayne promises a robust retirement experience. It offers unsurpassed professional care for residents to feel a sense of belonging while maintaining freedom and individuality. Senior living is elevated in a vibrant and enriching lifestyle that provides a list of living options with customized care created to fit the needs of each individual.
The lifestyle at Discovery Commons 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.
147-bed community Rank #158 / 1073Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 158th out of 1073 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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: 47 / 100 Rank #569 / 1485Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 569th out of 1485 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceOctober 25, 2025
ExpirationOctober 24, 2027
CountySarasota
License Number12712
RCFE NumberAL #12712
Discovery Commons South Biscayne is legally operated by Britton (forum) Llc, and administrated by Penelope Messier.
Management CompanyAMERICAN TRUST SENIOR CARE, LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit
Extended Congregate Care
133 units
Private
147 units
Total beds
147 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
ContactMs. Rebecca Swanson, Administrator
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Chef-Prepared Dining
Wellness Programs
Scheduled Transportation
Housekeeping
Activities And Events
ActivitiesA variety of inclusive options for recreation and entertainment.
Specific ProgramsSHINE® Memory Care, short-term Respite Care, health and fitness, concierge, transportation
Food DescriptionDelicious chef-prepared meals daily with seasonal and rotating menus.
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 2017 · 9 years of data
42 citations
30 inspections
1 fine
$4.0K 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.
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.
1 point above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection score: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 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-
1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$4kvs $11.6k↓ 66% 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
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (27% above)
• Citations per year (27% above)
• Citations per inspection (8% above)
• Total inspections (15% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
• Inspection citation rate (19% below)
• Total citations (27% above)
• Citations per year (27% above)
• Citations per inspection (8% above)
• Total inspections (15% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
• Inspection citation rate (19% below)
Latest Inspection
October 13, 2025
Monitor
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 42 | 33 | This facility has 27% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 27% worse Rank #643 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 643rd 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. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2017.
| 4.7 | 3.7 | This facility has 27% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.7 vs. FL avg 3.7).↑ 27% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.4 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 8% worse Rank #633 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 633rd 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 30 | 26 | This facility has 15% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (30 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 15% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 50% | 62% | This facility has 12 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (50% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 12% better Rank #341 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 341st 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 October 13, 2025, found no deficiencies and no complaints were reported.
- Past inspections showed recurring Class 3 deficiencies mainly in staffing, training, and resident care rights, but these issues were not present in the latest surveys.
- A 2019 inspection cited a Class 4 deficiency for background screening clearinghouse and a 2017 inspection cited a Class 4 deficiency for training documentation and monitoring.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 355 / 380 / 410 / 455 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
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
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Discovery Commons South Biscayne
Discovery Commons South Biscayne Captiva
Discovery Commons South Biscayne Cascade
Discovery Commons South Biscayne El Jobean
Discovery Commons South Biscayne Myakka
Discovery Commons South Biscayne Riverside
Discovery Commons South Biscayne Harbor
Captiva Floor Plan
Myakka Floor Plan
El Jobean Floor Plan
Riverside Floor Plan
Cascade Floor Plan
Harbor Floor Plan
Places of interest near Discovery Commons South Biscayne
1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from North Port's city center to Discovery Commons South Biscayne's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.21 miles to nearest hospital (Walk in Medical Clinic)
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Assisted Living in Florida
Discovery Commons South Biscayne is located in North Port, Florida.
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| Discovery Commons South Biscayne |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | North Port | 147
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147
FL AVG
90
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#158 / 1073 | Yes |
47
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47
FL AVG
40
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#569 / 1485 | Britton (Forum) LLC | 30 | 50%
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FL AVG
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#341 / 919 | 42
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42
FL AVG
33
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#643 / 919 | 1.4
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FL AVG
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#633 / 919 | For-Profit | $4,000 | Penelope Messier | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Madison at Oviedo |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Oviedo | 85
Facility
85
FL AVG
90
Rank
#572 / 1073 | No |
27
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27
FL AVG
40
Rank
#953 / 1485 | Oviedo1818 Opco, LLC | 50 | 68%
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FL AVG
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#671 / 919 | 87
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87
FL AVG
33
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#872 / 919 | 1.7
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1.7
FL AVG
1.3
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#779 / 919 | For-Profit | $31,900 | Kristofer Munch | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Addington Place of Jupiter |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Jupiter (Abacoa) | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
90
Rank
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7
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7
FL AVG
40
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#1317 / 1485 | Arhc Aljupfl01 Trs, LLC | 29 | 55.2%
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FL AVG
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#441 / 919 | 39
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39
FL AVG
33
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#601 / 919 | 1.3
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1.3
FL AVG
1.3
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#557 / 919 | For-Profit | - | Robert Grossman | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | F |
| Benton House of Port Orange |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Port Orange (Whispering Woods Condo) | 80
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80
FL AVG
90
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2
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2
FL AVG
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
33
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#92 / 919 | 1.0
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fruit Cove (Saint Johns) | 80
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#331 / 919 | Not-For-Profit | - | David Berlin | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | C- |
Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Commons South Biscayne
What neighborhood is Discovery Commons South Biscayne in?
Discovery Commons South Biscayne is in the North Port neighborhood of North Port.
What languages are spoken at Discovery Commons South Biscayne?
The team at Discovery Commons South Biscayne speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Discovery Commons South Biscayne?
The legal owner and operator of Discovery Commons South Biscayne is Britton (Forum) Llc.
Is Discovery Commons South Biscayne in a walkable area?
Discovery Commons South Biscayne has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Discovery Commons South Biscayne?
According to FL state health department records, Discovery Commons South Biscayne's license number is 12712.
When does Discovery Commons South Biscayne's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Discovery Commons South Biscayne's license expires on October 24, 2027.
Does Discovery Commons South Biscayne have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Discovery Commons South Biscayne on this page.
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