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

The Elite ALF at Cape Coral 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 100 Rank #433 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 433rd 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #638 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 638th 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
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 administered 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

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Shopping
Courtyard
Housekeeping
Laundry
Individual Mailboxes
Specific ProgramsJoyful Moments Program

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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 (37% above)
• Inspections with citations (50% above)
• Inspection citation rate (3% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (14% 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. 4835 This facility has 37% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (48 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 37% worse Rank #699 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 699th 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. 1.21.4 This facility has 14% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 14% better Rank #441 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st 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. 4026 This facility has had 54% more total inspections than the Florida average (40 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 54% more
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%58% This facility has 2 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (60% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 2% worse Rank #505 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 505th 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.

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Address 3.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cape Coral's city center to The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC'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.
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.
Atrium at Liberty Park
AL
MC
RC
Cape Coral (Diplomat)
156
Facility 156
FL AVG 88
Rank #120 / 1,058
Yes
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,244 / 1,427
Atrium Alf, LLC12
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #326 / 906
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 33
Rank #170 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit-Samantha GrayStudio / 1 Bed-
Highpoint at Cape Coral
AL
IL
MC
Cape Coral (Caloosahatchee)
110
Facility 110
FL AVG 88
Rank #369 / 1,058
Yes
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 42
Rank #638 / 1,427
Four Mile Cove Senior Living, LLC10
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #203 / 906
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 33
Rank #117 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$2,748Michelle Grunsted--
The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC
AL
MC
RC
Cape Coral (Caloosahatchee)
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 88
Rank #433 / 1,058
No
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 42
Rank #638 / 1,427
The Elite Alf At Cape Coral LLC40
60%
Facility 60%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #505 / 906
48
Facility 48
FL AVG 33
Rank #699 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$41,500Merideth Bisel--
The Windsor of Cape Coral
AL
MC
Cape Coral (Hancock)
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 88
Rank #507 / 1,058
Yes
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 42
Rank #864 / 1,427
Santa Barbara Alf LLC41
54%
Facility 54%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #397 / 906
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 33
Rank #718 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$3,500Gina M. Rath1 BedA+
Pondella Residential Care LLC
AL
HOS
RC
Cape Coral (Hancock)
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 88
Rank #894 / 1,058
No
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 42
Rank #850 / 1,427
Ilomise Alexandre15
27%
Facility 27%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #106 / 906
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 33
Rank #170 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$500Ilomise AlexandrePrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-

Financial Assistance for
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

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.

Are pets allowed at The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC?

No, The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC has a no-pet policy.

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

The Elite ALF at Cape Coral LLC accepts Medicaid.

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