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The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve

5.9
CARES
18600 Highwoods Preserve Parkway, Tampa, FL, 33647 · Tampa Bay
Independent living
Starting at
On request
FL license
Licensed
Operator
Not on file
Family rating
4.7 ★ (14)
Why 5.9

The CARES breakdown

One independent score, computed the same consistent way for every community — never from who pays us. Here's how The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve scores on each dimension (0–10). How the CARES Score works →

CCare
2.0
Care services and staffing signals for each licensed care level.
DDining
0.0
Meal programs and dining quality. No signal found in the sources we score.
SSocial life
2.0
Activities, programming, and resident engagement.
AAmenities
6.7
What daily life includes — spaces, services, extras.
FFacilities
1.0
The building and grounds: condition, safety, setting.
Public record

State license record

From the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) facility roster. This is the state's record, not ours, and it is not part of the CARES score.

Facility type
Assisted Living Facility
License status
Licensed
Licensed capacity
88 beds
AHCA file no.
11968854

Source: AHCA roster, matched Sep 13, 2026. Verify a license on FloridaHealthFinder.gov before you sign anything.

About The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve

The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve in Tampa, FL is a highly-rated senior living community (4.7/5 stars) featuring furnished apartments with professional chef services and pet-friendly policies. The faith-welcoming community offers meal preparation with low-sodium options, concierge service, and religious activities both on-site and off-site.

Care & amenities

Furnished
Emergency Alert System
Move-in coordination
Concierge
Meal preparation and service
Professional chef
Pet-friendly: Dogs, Cats
Protestant services, Catholic services, Other religious services, Devotional activities on site, Devotional activities offsite
Low / No Sodium
Private bathroom
Cable TV
Kitchenette
Telephone
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi / high-speed internet
Day trips
Barber / Salon
Outdoor programs

Pricing

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Ratings & reviews

Aggregate ratings from public review sources — we don't write or edit reviews, and no community can pay to change them.

★★★★★

4.7 out of 5 across 14 public reviews.

Aggregated from public review platforms

Location

18600 Highwoods Preserve Parkway, Tampa, FL, 33647 · Open in Google Maps →

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Common questions

What types of care does The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve offer?

The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve in Tampa, FL offers independent living. Care options and availability can change — contact the community directly to confirm what fits your needs.

Where is The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve located?

The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve is located at 18600 Highwoods Preserve Parkway, Tampa, FL.

What is The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve's CARES Score?

The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve has an independent CARES Score of 5.9 out of 10 — Senior Community Stars' own quality rating, computed the same consistent way for every Florida community from published information and aggregated public reviews. It is not a government inspection or licensing rating. See exactly how the score is built on our CARES methodology page.

What amenities does The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve offer?

Listed amenities include Furnished, Emergency Alert System, Move-in coordination, Concierge, Meal preparation and service, Professional chef, Pet-friendly: Dogs, Cats, Protestant services, Catholic services, Other religious services, Devotional activities on site, Devotional activities offsite, and more. Amenities vary and change over time — confirm current offerings with the community.

How can I tour The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve or get pricing?

Use the contact form on this page or call The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve directly to schedule a visit and request current pricing. Senior Community Stars is always free to families and charges no referral fees.