Pelican Garden, LLC

Overview of Pelican Garden, LLC

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.

(772) 388-4730 info@pelicangarden.com

50-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 47 / 100

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

StatusLicensed

IssuanceOctober 27, 2024

ExpirationOctober 26, 2026

CountyIndian River

License Number10510

Pelican Garden, LLC is legally operated by Pelican Garden, Llc, and administrated 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

ContactMr. Donald Wright, Managing Partner

Respite Care

24-Hour Staffing

ActivitiesResidents are encouraged to participate in daily scheduled activities.

Specific ProgramsAccommodations, Visitor Guidelines, Careers at Pelican Garden

Food DescriptionMeals are freshly made, and snacks are always available.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 50 citations 28 inspections 2 fines $3.1K fined

Inspection Score

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
2
vs 5 avg
↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$3.1k
vs $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

Latest Inspection December 5, 2024 Routine

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
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 #731 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 731st out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2020.	8.3	5.5	This facility has 51% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (8.3 vs. FL avg 5.5).↑ 51% worse
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 #812 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 812th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	28	26	This facility has 8% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (28 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 8% worse
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
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 #544 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 544th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

December 5, 2024 routine inspection found no deficiencies or complaints.
August 17, 2022 routine inspection cited five Class 3 deficiencies in admissions, medication records, staffing, training, and resident records.
September 19, 2024 complaint investigation found no deficiencies or substantiated complaints.

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Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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

Benefits

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

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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.

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.

Who is the administrator of Pelican Garden, LLC?

Stephanie Elberth is the administrator of Pelican Garden, LLC.

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