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 exquisitely elegant community nestled in the heart of Tampa, Florida. With its charming and picturesque setting, this residence offers premier assisted living and memory care services that surpass expectations. All associates undergo specialized dementia training, ensuring they possess the knowledge and compassion to meet the unique needs of memory care residents.
Beyond the luxurious accommodations, residents are embraced by a plethora of amenities designed to enhance their lives. Lose yourself in the pages of a book in the library, unwind in the inviting lounge areas, or engage in invigorating activities in the wellness center. The beautifully landscaped courtyard and gardens provide a peaceful sanctuary, while the walking paths invite residents to explore the serene surroundings. Transportation services ensure easy access to local attractions and appointments, while concierge doctors and healthcare professionals are readily available to cater to residents’ medical needs. Assistance with medications is also provided, ensuring that residents receive the support they require.
88-bed community Rank #549 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 549th out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #1356 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1356th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
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
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.
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.
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. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. 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
-
$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
5 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (15% above)
• Citations per year (17% above)
• Total inspections (23% 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)
• Citations per year (17% above)
• Total inspections (23% above)
• Inspections with citations (31% above)
• Inspection citation rate (6% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
Latest Inspection
October 9, 2025
Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.
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 #592 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 592nd 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2015.
| 3.5 | 3 | This facility has 17% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.5 vs. FL avg 3).↑ 17% worse |
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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 #458 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 458th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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.
| 32 | 26 | This facility has 23% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (32 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 23% worse |
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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 #613 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 613th 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. 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on August 21, 2025, cited one Class 3 deficiency for staff in-service training.
- Prior inspections showed recurring Class 3 deficiencies in training, staffing, medication records, and emergency management planning.
- The facility had multiple Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies in March 2018, including medication assistance, staffing, training, records, and background screening compliance.
What does this home offer?
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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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.
What payment types does The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve accept?
The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve accepts Other.
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