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Independent residences with community amenities and opportunities to stay active and connected.
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Independent Living and Assisted Living in North Port, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.
Ask about this communityDiscovery Commons South Biscayne is a senior living community in North Port, Florida, in Sarasota County. It offers Assisted Living, SHINE® Memory Care, and short-term Respite Care, with expedited move-ins described for temporary or longer stays. Assisted Living supports people with daily tasks while allowing them to maintain independence. SHINE® is intended for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other memory-related conditions. The community describes its memory programming and staff training as research-informed and personalized.
Floor-plan listings include studio suites and one- and two-bedroom apartments. Assisted Living options include the Captiva suite at 355 square feet, the Myakka at 380 square feet, and the El Jobean at 410 square feet; each is listed with one bathroom. The Riverside one-bedroom plan is 455 square feet, while the Cascade two-bedroom plan is listed at 410 square feet. The Harbor Memory Care suite is 250 square feet, also with one bathroom. Listed room features include air conditioning, a kitchenette, a private bath, and Wi-Fi; ground-floor units and wheelchair-accessible showers are also listed.
Sensations Dining serves freshly prepared meals, with seasonal and rotating menus offering appetizers, entrées, desserts, and specials developed with resident input. Three meals daily are described as part of the lifestyle programs. Listings also identify restaurant-style and all-day dining, private dining, and meals for guests. Dietary options include gluten-free, low- or no-sodium, no-sugar, vegan, and vegetarian choices. Celebrations Activities & Events includes games, educational lectures, art classes, live music, and other entertainment. A full-time activities director plans the calendar around residents’ interests.
Dimensions Living Well combines fitness, recreation, and social programming. Listed facilities include a fitness center, indoor walking paths, and arts and crafts areas; yoga or chair yoga and gardening are among the listed activities. On-site therapies may be available for strength, balance, flexibility, or recovery after an injury or operation. Community listings also identify medication management, diabetes and incontinence care, and support for people with higher care needs. The secured memory-care spaces are described as designed to accommodate memory loss.
Practical services include weekly housekeeping in Assisted Living and household cleaning and maintenance through the Impressions program. Expressions Concierge can help with dry cleaning, packages, arranging private or in-room dining, participation in activities, and documents such as scanning or notarizing. Connections Transportation provides complimentary scheduled rides for errands, shopping, and local outings, with bus or sedan service where available. Shared spaces listed include a library, TV lounge, game room, central fireplace, private dining room, patio, and landscaped courtyards with gardens and outdoor walking areas. The community website also describes access to Warm Mineral Springs Park, Gulf Coast beaches, Myakka River State Park, and local shopping, dining, and entertainment.
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Independent residences with community amenities and opportunities to stay active and connected.
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Specialized support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Learn more“Love this place! It’s such a beautiful facility and everyone is always so happy and smiling. Penny Messier the executive director was so helpful and kind. I had such a wonderful experience there. Would definitely recommend!”
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Love this place! It’s such a beautiful facility and everyone is always so happy and smiling. Penny Messier the executive director was so helpful and kind. I had such a wonderful experience there. Would definitely recommend!
My work over the years has brought me to most of the senior living communities in Southwest Florida. I have found Discovery Commons to be one of the “best in class” providers and would recommend them to anyone looking for Assisted Living or Memory Care for themselves or a loved one.
I cannot articulate the appreciation I have for the entire staff. From Brad the GM, to the nurses and aids to the wait staff: Sandra, Deborah, Christina, Melissa, Mary, Juanna, Michelle, Maria x 2, Laurie, Dee, and many, many more who loved on my parents as if they were family. I believe we built lifelong relationships with this wonderful staff. Assisted living is expensive everywhere. These staff members do not make a lot of money. I hope this review can bring them some cheer and a raise!!! I couldn't be happier that we landed here. My parents are gone now, THANK YOU to the staff at DC for…
I cannot articulate the appreciation I have for the entire staff. From Brad the GM, to the nurses and aids to the wait staff: Sandra, Deborah, Christina, Melissa, Mary, Juanna, Michelle, Maria x 2, Laurie, Dee, and many, many more who loved on my parents as if they were family. I believe we built lifelong relationships with this wonderful staff. Assisted living is expensive everywhere. These staff members do not make a lot of money. I hope this review can bring them some cheer and a raise!!! I couldn't be happier that we landed here. My parents are gone now, THANK YOU to the staff at DC for the Love and support.
The facility is always clean . Activities are always available . The care is great . There is concern about my mom's comfort and her health is special . She is memory care .
I have been doing research on assisted living facilities for my Mom and Dad! I toured Discovery Commons with Mary Adams. She was the most down to earth and full of knowledge but truly cared about the situation my parents are in. Mary definitely cares and wants the best for our seniors! I met the director of nursing as well (Bridget Wanecski) and she was very professional. All in all Discovery Commons is a great place and the staff is caring and very professional! I would recommend anyone looking for assisted living etc to consider taking a tour! 😊
My mom, now 98, has been a resident at Discovery Commons for over five years. We are very impressed with the beautiful facility, its cleanliness, and layout. The care team is great and folks in the administrative offices are very responsive to our needs. As time has gone on, we have required higher levels of care and are very thankful for the leadership of the nursing director and her staff.In speaking with another resident recently, he said that he’d been in two other area places and the food is far superior at Discovery. Mom has had many visitors who are familiar with other places and always remark about how this place is so much nicer than others.In summary, we highly recommend Discovery Commons to others.
Melissa Vanderbilt-Bestor is the most kind, compassionate and helpful woman! She guides you in the right direction full of energy! Thank you Melissa!
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