The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Cape Coral, FL

The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Cape Coral, FL
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The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC accepts Medicaid.

Overview of The Elite Alf at Cape Coral LLC

The Elite Alf at Cape Coral LLC is a 100-bed for-profit assisted living facility located in Cape Coral, Florida. Managed by administrator Merideth Bisel, the campus offers regular residential care, short-term respite options, and dedicated memory support tracks. The property focuses on long-term senior housing, combining around-the-clock staffing with active clinical tracking and physical rehabilitation options.

Oversight documentation preserved by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration reflects an annual average of 2.4 citations over a 13-year tracking window, outperforming the state benchmark by 48%. This operational history accumulates 48 total infractions across 40 distinct evaluation cycles. Regulatory logs note a clear shift toward institutional stability: the provider registered an error-free streak spanning six straight reviews between February 2021 and June 2023, followed by a complaint check in October 2025 that also concluded with a citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

A minor baseline audit in January 2025 did note two narrow citations regarding physical plant safety and medication administration protocols. Long-term operational themes have centered on staff training records, resident supervision guidelines, contract disclosures, and background screening, leading to seven historical administrative assessments totaling $41,500 with no severe license restrictions.

In terms of daily clinical delivery, the 24-hour staffing framework manages specialized therapeutic exercises alongside dual-language support in English and Spanish. The culinary crew organizes restaurant-style meal services inside a central dining pavilion, while daily facilities management covers laundry services, regular housekeeping, and access to a secured, landscaped outdoor courtyard. For structured peer engagement, the recreation department relies on its specialized Joyful Moments Program to coordinate retail shopping excursions, group fitness blocks, dancing, music tracking, and interactive cooking lessons.

Prospective residents seeking a managed dementia neighborhood or post-hospital convalescent care can look to the property’s sustained history of downward deficiency metrics to guide their placement search. The 100-bed campus functions well for seniors who desire active lifestyle services but require structured medication monitoring and professional health tracking on the floor.

Bed community size
100-bed community Rank #442 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 442nd out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #638 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 638th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJune 24, 2025
ExpirationJune 23, 2027
CountyLee
License Number7753

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC is legally operated by The Elite Alf At Cape Coral Llc, and administrated by Merideth Bisel.

Owner NameThe Elite Alf At Cape Coral LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Private
100 units
Total beds
100 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Individual Mailboxes
Prime Dining
Shopping Excursions
Landscaped Courtyard
Housekeeping & Laundry Service
Specific ProgramsJoyful Moments Program.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThree restaurant-style meals are enjoyed daily in our large, elegant dining room.

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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.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 48 citations 40 inspections 7 fines $41.5K fined
Inspection Score Info 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.

17 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #777 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 777th out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 66 out of 100. Letter grade D. 17 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.

Since 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (45% above)
• Citations per year (42% above)
• Total inspections (54% above)
• Inspections with citations (50% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspection citation rate (3% below)
Latest Inspection October 14, 2025 Complaint

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. 4833 This facility has 45% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (48 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 45% worse Rank #711 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 711th 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 Info Average citations per year since 2012. 3.42.4 This facility has 42% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.4 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 42% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.21.3 This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #458 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 458th 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 4026 This facility has 54% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 54% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2416 This facility has 50% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (24 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 50% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 60%62% This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (60% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 2% better Rank #521 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 521st 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 14, 2025 complaint inspection found no deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated.
  • January 3, 2025 standard inspection cited two Class 3 deficiencies for medication assistance and physical plant safety.
  • Past inspections showed repeated Class 3 deficiencies in resident care supervision, staffing, training, and medication assistance from 2013 through 2021.

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Assisted Living in Florida

The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC is located in CAPE CORAL, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC

What neighborhood is The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC in?

The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC is in the Caloosahatchee neighborhood of CAPE CORAL.

What languages are spoken at The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC?

The team at The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC speaks Spanish.

Is The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC in a walkable area?

The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC?

According to FL state health department records, The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC's license number is 7753.

When does The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC's license expires on June 23, 2027.

What payment types does The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC accept?

The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC accepts Medicaid.

Does The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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