La Casa Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Merritt Island, FL

La Casa Assisted Living

Assisted Living, Memory 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 #843 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 843rd 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 223rd 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
StatusLicensed
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

Leadership

ContactKeith Krodel

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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 2023 · 3 years of data 39 citations 35 inspections 5 fines $21.0K 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.

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

Rank #707 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 707th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 72 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 11 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 2023 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 5 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (18% above)
• Citations per year (18% above)
• Total inspections (35% above)
• Inspections with citations (56% above)
• Inspection citation rate (15% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
Latest Inspection July 9, 2025 Routine

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. 3933 This facility has 18% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (39 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 18% worse Rank #601 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 601st 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2023. 1311 This facility has 18% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (13 vs. FL avg 11).↑ 18% worse
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 #331 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 331st 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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. 3526 This facility has 35% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (35 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 35% worse
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 #719 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 719th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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

  • LA CASA ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE was inspected on 2025-04-26, where it was noted that deficiencies were cited. During the reporting period from 2013-02-19 to 2025-07-09, a total of 35 inspections were conducted, with all but one resulting in deficiencies being identified (39 line items). Common themes among these deficiencies included building maintenance and physical plant issues, as well as concerns related to records and documentation, resident care and rights, infection control, and emergency planning. The facility has demonstrated improvement by correcting the cited deficiencies, indicating a commitment to addressing areas of concern.

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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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La Casa Assisted Living
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Facility 69
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Rank #223 / 1486
La Casa Operations, LLC
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 83
Rank #707 / 876
35
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Facility 71.4%
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For-Profit$21,000Vicki SummersPrivate Rooms-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

La Casa Assisted Living is located in Merritt Island, 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 neighborhood is La Casa Assisted Living in?

La Casa Assisted Living is in the Merritt Park Place neighborhood of Merritt Island.

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.

What payment types does La Casa Assisted Living accept?

La Casa Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and VA.

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