Discovery Commons At Bradenton

Have been associated with Discovery Commons for 4 years and have found it to be homey, comfortable, caring, professional and a good place for dementia patients. It is well kept and staffed by caring and competent caregivers who are professional in their manner and treat each resident with understanding, compassion and humor. The food is excellent and residents are encouraged to enjoy their meals and take as long as needed. It is kept clean and any problem is addressed immediately. You don’t really want your loved one in a memory care unit but if necessary, this is a good one.

This was my first tour of a memory care/assisted living facility in the Bradenton area. I was warmly welcomed , offered a beverage and spent time with Debbie as she was genuinely interested in our family situation and how she and the staff would be able to help us. All the positive reviews I have read played out as I became more familiar with Discovery Commons. They set the bar very high. Very thankful for the time they spent with me and the follow up.

Where do I begin…! This place is just bad! The caregiving staff is great in every way! Very kind and attentive to the residents, so it’s not them at all! I think it could be better with different leadership but with the Executive Director they have in there now I would not leave my loved one alone in her care! Her name is Stephanie McKinnon. She is also a licensed nurse, however, I would not be comfortable with her taking care of anyone! My friend’s grandmother was in that facility and Stephanie gave her the wrong medication! Not to mention how she talks to the residents. She is very terse with them and non empathetic! These are just a couple of reasons why I gave a one star. The list goes on! As long as they are going to have people like Stephanie running things in there, I would be very hesitant to move my loved one into Discovery Commons.

Outstanding care, homey atmosphere, attentive, kind staff. We are visiting a family member here on family dinner night. Every staff member has been accommodating and helpful to us and our family member. The facility is lovely with a nice dining room/ snack area always set up with beverages and a variety of snacks for residents. The extensive schedule of daytime activities has really helped our family member settle in and thrive, including, music and games. She has made a number of friends in a short time. The food was delicious corned beef and cabbage with potatoes and carrots. Homemade biscuits and shamrock sugar cookies for desert. Everyone had seconds! We loved sitting on the lanai and enjoying the fresh air. Kirby , the therapy dog is a popular visitor. There are too many great things to list. This facility exceeds all expectations!! A happy place!