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Discovery Village Vero Beach

Discovery Village Vero Beach is an assisted living and memory care community in Vero Beach, FL.

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  • Interior

    A stylish dining room featuring a modern chandelier, a rectangular table with matching chairs, and framed artwork on the wall.
  • Outdoors

    A scenic view of a tropical resort with a swimming pool and lush surroundings.
  • Decor

    A modern and cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, ceiling fan, and natural light from a window.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
  • Building

    A picturesque view of a resort building at dusk, with palm trees and ambient lighting creating a warm atmosphere.
  • Architecture

    A welcoming hotel entrance surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and palm trees.
  • Bedroom

    A modern bedroom with a comfortable bed, ceiling fan, and stylish decor.
  • Trees

    A peaceful park scene featuring a bench overlooking a tranquil lake surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Windows

    A spacious and elegantly decorated dining area with empty tables and chairs, featuring large windows and a chandelier.
  • Dining

    A modern dining room with a large wooden table, elegant chandelier, and stylish wall art.
  • Landscaping

    A scenic view of modern apartment buildings surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees under a bright, sunny sky.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with wood cabinets and an open, spacious design featuring high ceilings and ample natural light.
  • Lighting

    Modern dining area with wooden accents and contemporary decor.
  • Artwork

    A modern reception area featuring tables, chairs, and colorful artwork on a blue accent wall.

1700 Waterford Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32966

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 208 reviews
5 stars
142
4 stars
42
3 stars
7
2 stars
5
1 stars
12

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Discovery Village Vero Beach Costs & Pricing

At Discovery Village Vero Beach, the monthly costs for various room types present an appealing option compared to the broader market rates in Indian River County and across Florida. For instance, a semi-private room is priced at $2,326, significantly lower than the county's average of $3,612 and Florida's average of $3,009. Similarly, the studio at $2,399 offers remarkable value against the county's higher rate of $4,316 and state average of $3,823. One-bedroom apartments are available for $2,949, which is competitively positioned against both county ($3,583) and state averages ($3,864). Additionally, even the two-bedroom units at $3,400 are more cost-effective than Indian River County's average of $3,604 and Florida's average of $4,711. Overall, Discovery Village Vero Beach provides a financially attractive living option that balances quality with affordability in a desirable location.

Floor plansDiscovery Village Vero BeachIndian River CountyFlorida
Semi-Private$2,326$3,612$3,009
Studio$2,399$4,316$3,823
1 Bedroom$2,949$3,583$3,864
2 Bedrooms$3,400$3,604$4,711

Overall Review of Discovery Village Vero Beach

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Dining feels restaurant-style

Dining is consistently described as restaurant-style and enjoyable.

Several residents and tour guests highlight the dining room and the overall dining experience as a standout. The community also positions its meals as a restaurant-style service, which aligns with what people say they liked about lunch and dinner.

  • A modern dining room featuring a wooden table, elegant chairs, a stylish chandelier, and decorative wall art.
  • A spacious dining hall with neatly arranged tables and chairs, illuminated by elegant chandeliers.
  • A stylish dining room featuring a modern chandelier, a rectangular table with matching chairs, and framed artwork on the wall.
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Activities keep residents engaged

Activities are a frequent reason people feel part of the community.

Residents describe an active calendar with plenty to do, and they mention staff-led programming that keeps people involved. That matches the broad set of on-site and off-site activities and daily scheduled events the community offers.

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Value stands out on price

Some families view the pricing as fair for what’s included.

A couple of reviews call out affordability or good value, and they connect that to the overall living experience they expected. Pricing is also positioned below county and state benchmarks across unit types in the listing details.

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Care comfort depends on execution

People praise attentive care from nursing and staff.

Some residents and families say the staff are responsive and go beyond expectations, including nursing leadership and medication support. At the same time, the listing includes multiple care services and medication management options, so experiences can vary based on level of need and day-to-day delivery.

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Cleanliness and maintenance raise concerns

Cleanliness and upkeep concerns come up alongside serious care complaints.

A few reviews describe problems that affect comfort and safety, including cleanliness issues and maintenance breakdowns like air-conditioning problems. These accounts contrast with other reviews that describe a well-kept environment, so it’s important to verify the current condition during a visit.

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Features

Housing

  • 75 resident community capacity 75 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fireplaces Fireplaces
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Vero Beach, Florida offers a convenient and vibrant location with a variety of amenities for senior living. Within a short distance, you will find AMC Indian River 24 and The Majestic 11 theaters for entertainment, as well as cafes such as Starbucks, Panera Bread, and Rio Coco Beans for social gatherings. There are also several places of worship nearby, including St John of the Cross Catholic Church and Trinity Episcopal Church. In terms of dining options, there is a selection of restaurants like Wendy's, Chick-Fil-A, Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse, Olive Garden, McDonald's, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Ruby Tuesday. For medical needs, there are pharmacies such as CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens within close proximity, along with physicians' offices like Westside Family Practice and Pain Management Institute of Florida. Transportation services like Paris Air and Avis Rent A Car are available for convenience, while parks like Pocahontas Park provide opportunities for outdoor activities. Should medical care be required, Indian River Medical Center is located just a short distance away. Overall, this area offers a bustling yet tranquil setting with easy access to essential services suitable for senior residents.

Theaters

  • AMC Indian River 24 (1 miles)
  • The Majestic 11 (4.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.6 miles)
  • Rio Coco Beans (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St John of the Cross Catholic Church and Office (1.1 miles)
  • Trinity Episcopal Church (4.8 miles)
  • Calvary Chapel Vero Beach (4.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (1.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.3 miles)
  • Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse (1.4 miles)
  • Olive Garden (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.5 miles)
  • Ruby Tuesday (1.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Cvs Caremark Distribution Center (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Westside Family Practice (2.9 miles)
  • Pain Management Institute of Florida (2.9 miles)
  • Dr Melvin (3 miles)
  • Michael Barry Wein (3.2 miles)
  • Diabetes & Endocrine Associates (3.5 miles)
  • Christopher Tardif, MD (4.2 miles)
  • Noor M Merchant MD & Associates PA (4.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Paris Air (3.1 miles)
  • Vero Beach Municipal Airport (KVRB) (3.4 miles)
  • Vero Beach Municipal Airport (VRB) (3.6 miles)
  • Avis Rent A Car (4.8 miles)

Parks

  • Pocahontas Park (4.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Medical Specialty Procedures L.C (4.8 miles)
  • Indian River Memorial Hospital Heliport (5 miles)
  • Indian River Memorial Behavioral (5 miles)
  • Indian River Medical Center (5.1 miles)
  • Labor And Delivery (5.1 miles)

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