La Casa Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Respite Care · Merritt Island, FL
La Casa Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Respite Care · Merritt Island, FL
La Casa Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Set in the ethereal North Grove Street, Merritt Island, FL, La Casa Assisted Living and Memory Care is an outstanding senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and adult day services. Seniors can rest assured of receiving the utmost care and attention for their special needs and aspirations with a team of kind and highly skilled professionals. The community fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents thrive and live to their fullest.
With mind-stimulating activities and enriching programs, residents keep learning and rediscovering interests. Ideally situated near convenient amenities and stunning attractions, the community ensures seniors’ needs and desires are easily accessible. La Casa Assisted Living and Memory Care is ideal for seniors looking to maximize their independence while having a trusted community by their side.
36-bed community Rank #827 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 827th out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 69 / 100 Rank #223 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 223rd out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 20, 2025
ExpirationMarch 19, 2027
CountyBrevard
License Number11568
La Casa Assisted Living is legally operated by La Casa Operations, LLC, and administered by Vicki Summers.
Management CompanyISL- Merritt Island LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
ContactKeith A. Krodel (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
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 2023 · 3 years of data
39 citations
35 inspections
5 fines
$21.0K 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
11 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #707 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 707th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 72 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 11 points below 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-
5vs 5 avg— At FL avg
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$21kvs $11.6k↑ 81% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 3 years (since 2023).
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 2023 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (18% above)
• Inspections with citations (56% above)
• Inspection citation rate (15% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Total citations (18% above)
• Inspections with citations (56% above)
• Inspection citation rate (15% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 39 | 33 | This facility has 18% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (39 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 18% worse Rank #590 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 590th out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.1 | 1.3 | This facility has 15% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 15% better Rank #320 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 320th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 inspections conducted at this facility.
| 35 | 26 | This facility has had 35% more total inspections than the Florida average (35 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 35% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 25 | 16 | This facility has 56% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 56% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 71% | 62% | This facility has 9 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (71% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 9% worse Rank #708 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 708th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
- LA CASA ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE was inspected on 2025-04-26, where it was noted that deficiencies were cited. During the reporting period from 2013-02-19 to 2025-07-09, a total of 35 inspections were conducted, with all but one resulting in deficiencies being identified (39 line items). Common themes among these deficiencies included building maintenance and physical plant issues, as well as concerns related to records and documentation, resident care and rights, infection control, and emergency planning. The facility has demonstrated improvement by correcting the cited deficiencies, indicating a commitment to addressing areas of concern.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Social Events & Outings
Places of interest near La Casa Assisted Living
3.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Merritt Island's city center to La Casa Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| La Casa Assisted Living | AL ADC RC | Merritt Island (Merritt Park Place) | 36
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FL AVG
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Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Casa Assisted Living
What neighborhood is La Casa Assisted Living in?
La Casa Assisted Living is in the Merritt Park Place neighborhood of Merritt Island.
What languages are spoken at La Casa Assisted Living?
The team at La Casa Assisted Living speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of La Casa Assisted Living?
La Casa Assisted Living is legally operated by La Casa Operations, LLC, and administered by Vicki Summers.
Is La Casa Assisted Living in a walkable area?
La Casa Assisted Living has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of La Casa Assisted Living?
According to FL state health department records, La Casa Assisted Living's license number is 11568.
When does La Casa Assisted Living's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, La Casa Assisted Living's license expires on March 19, 2027.
Are pets allowed at La Casa Assisted Living?
No, La Casa Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
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