Pelican Garden, LLC
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Sebastian, FL
Pelican Garden, LLC
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Sebastian, FL
Pelican Garden, LLC accepts Medicaid.
Overview of Pelican Garden
Pelican Garden is a 50-bed, non-profit assisted living and memory care home. The property provides round-the-clock staffing, short-term respite care, and active partnerships with local hospice organizations. Daily operations include coordinated health and wellness programs alongside structured dining menus tailored to meet the varying needs of its residents.
Public compliance records spanning 13 years show a total of 50 deficiencies across 28 separate state inspections. Historically, every single evaluation on file turned up at least one citation, resulting in a long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for flawless reviews.
The documented infractions primarily involved resident care rights, record-keeping, and kitchen dietary standards. However, the data highlights a major shift in performance over the last three years, during which the facility averaged 2.7 deficiencies annually, a rate 41% better than the Florida state baseline. This upward trend culminated in late 2024, when both a September complaint review and the most recent December routine inspection came back completely clear. The state has never issued any financial fines or administrative enforcement penalties against the provider.
Families looking for care options in the region can look to these recent flawless reports as a strong sign of operational improvement. Because the longer history indicates past difficulties with administrative paperwork and food service protocols, it makes sense to ask the building manager about the specific structural changes that led to their recent clean reviews. Planning a visit during lunchtime is also an effective way to look over the dining environment yourself and see how the staff handles daily service delivery.
50-bed community Rank #753 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 753rd 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: 47 / 100 Rank #571 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 571st 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 27, 2024
ExpirationOctober 26, 2026
CountyIndian River
License Number10510
Pelican Garden, LLC is legally operated by Pelican Garden, LLC, and administered by Stephanie Elberth.
Owner NamePelican Garden, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
50 units
Total beds
50 units
Safety Features24/7 staff availability, secure entry systems, and emergency response protocols.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
French
Spanish
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Activities
Specific ProgramsAccommodations, Health & Wellness, Weekly Menu, Visitor Guidelines, Careers at Pelican Garden
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 2020 · 6 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
50 citations
28 inspections
2 fines
$3.1K 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.
4 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #612 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 612th out of 901 homes we track in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 4 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-
2vs 5 avg↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
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$3.1kvs $11.6k↓ 73% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 6 years (since 2020).
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 2020 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (52% above)
• Citations per inspection (38% above)
• Inspections with citations (6% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (2% below)
• Total citations (52% above)
• Citations per inspection (38% above)
• Inspections with citations (6% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (2% 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.
| 50 | 33 | This facility has 52% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (50 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 52% worse Rank #718 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 718th 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. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.8 | 1.3 | This facility has 38% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.8 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 38% worse Rank #794 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 794th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 28 | 26 | This facility has had 8% more total inspections than the Florida average (28 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 8% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 17 | 16 | This facility has 6% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (17 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 6% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 61% | 62% | This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (61% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 1% better Rank #528 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 528th 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. |
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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FL AVG
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94
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FL AVG
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Rank
#165 / 906 | 25
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25
FL AVG
33
Rank
#389 / 906 | 0.9
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0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
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| Oak Hammock at the University of Florida | AL MC NH SNF | Gainesville | 80
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80
FL AVG
88
Rank
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6
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6
FL AVG
42
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#1,343 / 1,427 | Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida, Inc | 92
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92
FL AVG
83
Rank
#239 / 901 | 18 | 44%
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44%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#263 / 906 | 16
Facility
16
FL AVG
33
Rank
#218 / 906 | 0.9
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0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
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| Vi at Lakeside Village | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Lantana | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
88
Rank
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12
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12
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,224 / 1,427 | Meridian Park Village Limited Partnership | 90
Facility
90
FL AVG
83
Rank
#324 / 901 | 15 | 53%
Facility
53%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#379 / 906 | 11
Facility
11
FL AVG
33
Rank
#136 / 906 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#3 / 906 | For-Profit | $6,025 | Hauremarie Anne Simeus | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Pelican Garden, LLC | AL HOS RC | Sebastian | 50
Facility
50
FL AVG
88
Rank
#753 / 1,058 | No |
47
Facility
47
FL AVG
42
Rank
#571 / 1,427 | Pelican Garden, LLC | 79
Facility
79
FL AVG
83
Rank
#612 / 901 | 28 | 61%
Facility
61%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#528 / 906 | 50
Facility
50
FL AVG
33
Rank
#718 / 906 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#794 / 906 | For-Profit | $3,125 | Stephanie Elberth | - | A+ |
| Vi at Aventura | AL IL MC NH SNF | Aventura | 26
Facility
26
FL AVG
88
Rank
#855 / 1,058 | No |
69
Facility
69
FL AVG
42
Rank
#223 / 1,427 | Cc Aventura LLC | 92
Facility
92
FL AVG
83
Rank
#239 / 901 | 17 | 59%
Facility
59%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#489 / 906 | 19
Facility
19
FL AVG
33
Rank
#277 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pelican Garden, LLC
What languages are spoken at Pelican Garden, LLC?
The team at Pelican Garden, LLC speaks Creole, English, French, and Spanish.
Is Pelican Garden, LLC in a walkable area?
Pelican Garden, LLC has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Pelican Garden, LLC?
According to FL state health department records, Pelican Garden, LLC's license number is 10510.
When does Pelican Garden, LLC's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Pelican Garden, LLC's license expires on October 26, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Pelican Garden, LLC?
No, Pelican Garden, LLC has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Pelican Garden, LLC accept?
Pelican Garden, LLC accepts Medicaid and Other.
Does Pelican Garden, LLC operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Pelican Garden, LLC is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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