Elite ALF of Naples

    1155 Encore Way, Naples, FL 34110
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Spotless cottages, compassionate knowledgeable staff

    I toured the cottages and, while distance meant I placed my loved one elsewhere, I was very impressed. The home-like, spotless cottages and lovely outdoor spaces felt safe and welcoming; staff and leadership were compassionate, knowledgeable and professional, with excellent communication, meals and activities. Overall excellent, family-like care - just a minor logistical issue for us.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.54·(134)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Small cottage-style living with private rooms and en-suite bathrooms
    • Active, varied activities program (music, art, live music, outings)
    • Secure, walkable outdoor grounds and fenced courtyards
    • Regular family communication and timely updates (calls, photos, texts)
    • On-site nursing presence and physician involvement
    • Personalized care planning and quarterly family conferences
    • Pet therapy and frequent social events
    • Home-like shared dining and living spaces
    • Rehabilitation and mobility-focused care

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and high staff turnover
    • Variable caregiving skills and gaps in direct-care supervision
    • Gaps in after-hours management availability and leadership continuity
    • Cleanliness and sanitation concerns in some cottages and common areas
    • Inconsistent maintenance and grounds upkeep
    • Language barriers among direct-care staff
    • Variable dining quality and meal-service continuity
    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and family communication
    • Insufficient supervision protocols for high-risk memory-care residents
    • Operational instability affecting service consistency

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a polarized but actionable picture of the facility. Many families describe a warm, small-home environment built around cottage-style living: private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, shared dining and living areas, and fenced outdoor courtyards that encourage walking and independence. These features are often cited as helping residents settle, socialize, and regain or maintain mobility. The activities program — including music, art, entertainers, luncheons, outings, and pet therapy — is frequently described as robust and personalized, with staff actively engaging residents and sharing photos and updates with families.

    Care quality is a central strength for a large number of families. Reviewers commonly describe caring, attentive CNAs and nurses, visible nursing and physician involvement, effective rehab services, and individualized care planning with regular family conferences. Many accounts highlight improved appetite, weight gain, mobility gains, and general mood improvements after admission. Several families singled out specific leaders and staff members as catalysts for positive change, and many praised prompt communication, problem resolution, and emotional support during transitions and end-of-life situations.

    At the same time, a substantial minority of reviews raise operational concerns that prospective families should evaluate closely. Staffing consistency is a recurring issue: high turnover, use of float staff, and variable caregiver continuity are linked to uneven daily care and supervision. Some reviewers described lapses in direct-care attentiveness and supervision, language barriers that impede communication with residents, and after-hours gaps in management availability. A few accounts point to serious clinical and safety-related events that generated concern about incident response and communication with families; these suggest a need to verify current protocols for clinical escalation, fall prevention, and memory-care supervision.

    Facility and service maintenance is another mixed area. While many cottages are described as clean, welcoming, and recently renovated, others cite maintenance shortfalls and sanitation concerns in portions of the property — plumbing and fixture repairs, stained furnishings, holes in walls, pest-control issues, and landscape or sprinkler-system neglect. Dining impressions are similarly divided: several reviewers praise an attentive chef and good meals, while others describe variable food quality or limited menu variety. Operational stability and leadership turnover are also mentioned as contributing factors to inconsistent service delivery.

    Overall, the facility demonstrates clear strengths in small-home, person-centered memory care, active programming, and family communication when staffing and management are stable. However, variability in staffing, supervision, maintenance, and after-hours management has led to markedly different family experiences. Prospective families should tour with attention to current staffing levels and turnover, ask about language capabilities of direct-care staff, review maintenance and pest-control logs, request details on clinical-incident and after-hours management protocols, and speak with current family contacts about recent consistency of care.

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    Location

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    Elite ALF of Naples is located at 1155 Encore Way, Naples, FL, 34110.

    About Elite ALF of Naples

    ELITE ALF of Naples sits at 1155 Encore Way, Naples, Florida, and has a peaceful setting close to local hospitals and doctors, which makes things a bit easier if someone needs quick medical help, and the place offers a unique small cottage set-up for memory care, which feels homier because each cottage holds up to 14 residents and is the only one of its kind in Naples, where you'll find a simple, quiet layout that's meant to help seniors with memory challenges stay safe and comfortable. The campus has several cottages, and each one is one-story, so it's easier for folks who have trouble with stairs, plus the buildings open up to gardens, patios, and walking paths for those who like to get some fresh air or sit outside and watch birds, and the fences and doors blend in nicely but are there to keep everyone safe without making it feel like a locked facility. There's a clear separation between living and care spaces, which helps reduce confusion, and every cottage has familiar staff around the clock, so residents see the same faces and can feel more comfortable day after day.

    In terms of care, the team covers assisted living needs, memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's, and there's in-home care, independent living, and nursing support, so families can match the right option with what their loved one needs, and inside each cottage are private or shared suites with bathrooms, closets, and emergency alert systems, and you'll also find furnished kitchenettes, cable TV, and Wi-Fi in units for those who want it. Nurses are on-site part of the day, with other health care like doctors, podiatrists, dentists, and psychiatrists coming in on a regular schedule, and a 24-hour call system means someone's always a button away if help's needed for things like medication, bathing, dressing, or getting around, plus they'll help with meals and reminders, and there's special support for residents with incontinence or feeding needs. Staff have special training in dementia and ethics, and they work in teams to keep residents supported and familiar with their caregivers, while the small house model helps everyone build strong bonds and feel part of a close community.

    Residents eat meals in restaurant-style dining rooms or family dining rooms, and a chef and dietitian team keep menus changing, so there are diabetic or heart-healthy options, and snacks and drinks are available when someone needs them, plus residents help shape the menu if they want, and holidays or special occasions bring out festive meals. There's a salon on the property, so folks can get a haircut or a shave, and housekeeping and laundry staff keep rooms and clothes clean, and maintenance people are available when something goes wrong. For activities, the Joyful Moments Program stands out, where people can join in music sessions, art and crafts, aromatherapy, pet visits, games, chair fitness, group exercise, memory games, or bird-watching, and there are movie nights in the on-site theater, a library for anyone who likes to read, a computer nook to check emails or follow the news, and even planned outings for shopping or local trips. Residents with higher needs can get physical, speech, or occupational therapy, and those in hospice care are supported, too.

    Security features include controlled entrances, wellness checks, building monitoring, and outdoor areas that are enclosed but still look inviting, while the emergency response system covers inside and outside spaces day and night, which gives families peace of mind. The facility doesn't allow personal pets, but residents get regular visits from therapy animals. There are no hidden fees, but there's an entry fee of $2,500, and the published monthly prices cover studio or semi-private rooms, though the details on apartment layouts vary, and Medicaid, private pay, VA benefits, and long-term care insurance are accepted for payment, which can help families who need different financial options.

    The community offers respite stays, so someone can come for short-term care if needed, and there's family support in the form of education, resources, and guidance from a team of local senior living advisors who help people understand care needs and how to choose the right fit. ELITE ALF of Naples has an off-market designation, meaning it's not listed for sale or rent at this time, but the state has licensed it for about 70 residents under license number 9761, and verified reviews regularly give the place high marks, with residents and families rating it around 4.5 stars, which likely reflects its strong focus on memory care, day-to-day support, and creating a real sense of community in a smaller, less overwhelming environment for seniors who want to stay as independent as they can but need a watchful, gentle eye and steady routines to help them through the day.

    People often ask...

    Elite ALF of Naples offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $7,081 per month.

    Elite ALF of Naples offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 19 photos of Elite ALF of Naples on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1155 Encore Way, Naples, FL 34110.

    No, Elite ALF of Naples does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its standard, complaint, and monitoring inspections.

    License number11965374
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity70 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    45

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    18

    Complaints

    14

    Years

    22 Dec 2025Standard
    Identified deficiencies were corrected during the survey.
    28 Oct 2025Standard
    Observed deficiencies in how medications were self-administered and in the adequacy of staff training on facility policies.
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
    16 Jan 2025Standard
    Identified no new deficiencies; previous deficiencies were corrected.
    • A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    04 Jun 2024Standard
    Found deficiencies in elopement risk management, missing resident policies, and supervision after multiple elopement incidents and investigations.
    • Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 2A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
    10 Mar 2023Standard
    Identified that deficiencies were corrected as of 1/22/23.
    22 Dec 2022Standard
    Identified deficiencies related to background screening requirements and the clearinghouse, with follow-up needed to correct reporting and retention of records.
    30 Aug 2022Standard
    Found deficiencies in background screening clearance and compliance attestations for staff, including missing or delayed Level 2 screenings and attestations.
    • CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    • CZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
    16 May 2022Complaint
    Verified no new deficiencies identified after an unannounced revisit and noted that the previous deficiency was corrected.
    09 Nov 2021Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in elopement safeguards, including lack of staff awareness of high-risk residents, missing resident ID photos, and missing documented policies and drills.
    • Class 3A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
    04 May 2021Complaint
    Found no deficiencies after a focused infection-control and complaint survey.
    15 Sept 2020Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    15 Sept 2020Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. Previous deficiencies were corrected and no new deficiencies identified.
    15 Sept 2020Complaint
    Verified an unannounced follow-up survey conducted in mid-September 2020; followed up on a complaint about infection control and emergency power plan monitoring, and found that prior deficiencies were corrected with no new deficiencies identified.
    28 Jun 2020Complaint
    Verified multiple deficiencies involving inadequate supervision and unsafe medication practices, with numerous documentation and resident care concerns identified during the investigation.
    • Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 2A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • Class 2A0053MEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION
    • Class 2A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
    08 Jun 2020Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in health assessments and medical examinations, resident rights and grievance procedures, and the safety and upkeep of living environments. Documentation and procedures were not consistently meeting required standards.
    • Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    18 Dec 2019Monitor
    Confirmed no deficiencies found after an unannounced change of ownership and a monitoring survey conducted December 17-18, 2019.
    18 Apr 2019Monitor
    Verified that the deficiency related to limited nursing services and emergency power plan monitoring was corrected as of 1/16/19 following a follow-up review conducted on 4/18/19.
    08 Jan 2019Monitor
    Identified that the ARNP performing monthly nursing assessments did not have the required background screening on file. The ARNP's last background screening was in 2005, and the administrator was unaware of the missing screening.
    • Class 4CZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
    27 Feb 2018Standard
    Found no deficiencies during a biennial survey conducted from 2018-02-26 to 2018-02-27.
    27 Feb 2018Complaint
    Found no deficiencies during the unannounced complaint survey conducted on 2018-02-26 to 2018-02-27. No violations were cited.
    27 Apr 2017
    Found a deficiency from the prior survey and confirmed it was corrected as of 3/22/17.
    20 Mar 2017Monitor
    Identified a staffing standards deficiency where one staff file lacked a provider’s risk statement and screening gaps were found.
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    19 May 2016Standard
    Found deficiencies corrected as of May 19, 2016.
    • A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • A0091TRAINING - DOCUMENTATION & MONITORING
    • A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    12 Apr 2016Standard
    Observed deficiencies in staffing standards and training documentation, including missing annual verification for the executive director and incomplete training records for staff.
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0091TRAINING - DOCUMENTATION & MONITORING
    21 Oct 2015Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during an unannounced nursing services survey.
    14 Aug 2015Complaint
    Verified the deficiency cited in a prior complaint was corrected by 2015-08-14 after a follow-up visit and desk review.
    18 Jun 2015Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in risk management and QA due to failure to report an incident to the Department of Children and Families and to obtain staff statements.
    • Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
    18 Jun 2015Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during an unannounced nursing survey conducted on June 17–18, 2015.
    04 Mar 2015Monitor
    Found no deficiencies. No violations were cited during the survey.
    02 Mar 2015Complaint
    Investigated two complaint surveys and found no deficiencies.
    18 Nov 2014Standard
    Corrected deficiencies cited in a prior survey during the second follow-up; several regulatory items were addressed.
    03 Nov 2014Monitor
    Found no deficiencies cited during an unannounced survey conducted on 2014-11-03.
    03 Nov 2014Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. No violations cited.
    20 Aug 2014Standard
    Identified multiple deficiencies in care supervision, medication management and dietary services, including failures to follow medication policies, document orders and adverse events, and oversee nursing services.
    28 May 2014Standard
    Identified multiple deficiencies in supervision, medication management, and service coordination during a biennial evaluation.
    • Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 3A0031RESIDENT CARE - THIRD PARTY SERVICES
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
    • Class 2A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
    • Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
    • Class 2A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    • Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
    • Class 3AN277LNS - RESIDENT CARE STANDARDS
    25 Mar 2014Complaint
    Verified no deficiencies cited after a desk-review follow-up to a complaint investigation.
    • A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    12 Mar 2014Complaint
    Identified that unlicensed staff who assist with self-administration of medications did not have the required annual 2-hour update training before passing any medications, affecting four staff.
    • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    09 Oct 2013Complaint
    Investigated a complaint follow-up and found that prior deficiencies were corrected; no new deficiencies were cited during the visit.
    • A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
    • A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
    • A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    09 Oct 2013Complaint
    Verified no deficiencies cited during an unannounced complaint survey.
    08 Oct 2013Monitor
    Observed no deficiencies cited during an unannounced LNS survey conducted on 2013-10-08.
    08 Aug 2013Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in resident rights and in medication management and recordkeeping.
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
    • Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    • A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
    02 Apr 2013Monitor
    Found no deficiencies identified during an LNS survey.
    10 Dec 2012Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during a Limited Nursing Services monitoring survey conducted on 2012-12-10.
    05 Sept 2012Standard
    Observed no deficiencies during the Biennial revisit; prior citations were corrected.
    • A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    18 Jul 2012Standard
    Identified deficiencies in notifying a resident’s family about weight changes and in updating weight records to reflect weight discrepancies.
    • Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • A0053MEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION

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