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
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La Casa Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of La Casa Assisted Living

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.

Bed community size
36-bed community Rank #827 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 827th out of 1,058 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
Walk Score: 69 / 100 Rank #223 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 223rd out of 1,427 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 20, 2025
ExpirationMarch 19, 2027
CountyBrevard
License Number11568

Ownership & Operating Entity

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.

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. FL average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (11% above)
• Inspections with citations (56% above)
• Inspection citation rate (15% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3935 This facility has 11% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (39 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 11% worse Rank #588 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 588th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.11.3 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 #315 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 315th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3526 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
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2516 This facility has 56% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 56% worse
Inspection citation rate Info 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 #693 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 693rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 3.6 miles from city center Info 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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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Hampton Manor of Merritt Island
AL
IL
MC
Merritt Island
140
Facility 140
FL AVG 88
Rank #168 / 1,058
Yes
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 42
Rank #449 / 1,427
Hampton Manor Of Merritt Island, LLC13
92%
Facility 92%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #880 / 906
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #761 / 906
For-Profit$9,000Rosemarie ReidStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Hampton Manor of Merritt Island
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Merritt Island
140
Facility 140
FL AVG 88
Rank #168 / 1,058
Yes
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 42
Rank #449 / 1,427
Hampton Manor Of Merritt Island, LLC13
92%
Facility 92%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #880 / 906
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #761 / 906
For-Profit$9,000Rosemarie ReidStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-
La Casa Assisted Living
AL
ADC
RC
Merritt Island
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 88
Rank #827 / 1,058
No
69
Facility 69
FL AVG 42
Rank #223 / 1,427
La Casa Operations, LLC35
71%
Facility 71%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #693 / 906
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 33
Rank #588 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$21,000Vicki SummersPrivate Rooms-
Norwood Assisted Living
AL
Merritt Island (Rosedale)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1,058
No
62
Facility 62
FL AVG 42
Rank #323 / 1,427
Norwood Assisted Living Inc20
80%
Facility 80%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #801 / 906
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 33
Rank #688 / 906
2.4
Facility 2.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #873 / 906
For-Profit$3,611Irene WilkersonPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
Farrington House
AL
Merritt Island (Holiday Cove)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1,058
Yes
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,244 / 1,427
Ssbp Management LLC1
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 906
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 33
Rank #1 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Rosalva MilienPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

La Casa Assisted Living is located in Merritt Island, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about La Casa Assisted Living

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.

What payment types does La Casa Assisted Living accept?

La Casa Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and VA.

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