Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Kissimmee, FL
Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Kissimmee, FL
Overview of Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace
Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace is an assisted living facility in Kissimmee, Florida, offering a memory care unit for residents with dementia and an independent living option. The community also provides hospice services on-site for residents who need them, and can accommodate Spanish-speaking residents. The costs at Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace start at $1,852 and range up to $4,135, with the average price being $2,395, which is less than the average price in the area. The community is pet-friendly, and while special diet meals are not always available, it can accommodate residents’ dietary requirements, including no or low-sodium meals.
Residents at Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace are required to have a scheduled, structured activity every day, and the community offers a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. The facility is located near six hospitals, with the two closest being Poinciana Medical Center and Osceola Regional Medical Center, and has above-average reviews for the area. Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace offers 213 studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, with concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and housekeeping services. The community’s dining program provides fresh and healthy meals prepared by its culinary team, keeping up with residents’ schedules.
200-bed community Rank #38 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th 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.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 17 / 100 Rank #1145 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1145th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
2025 Great Place to Work
2025 Reputation 800 Award
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMarch 21, 2025
ExpirationMarch 20, 2027
CountyOsceola
License Number12834
Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace is legally operated by Tuscan Isle Operating Company, LLC, and administered by James Hooper.
Management CompanyMERRILL GARDENS L.L.C.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
200 units
Total beds
200 units
Emergency SystemsResident call system available.
Safety Features24-hour staffing.
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
HousekeepingYes
Transportation
Dining
Housekeeping
Fitness Center
Pet Friendly
Swimming Pool
Activities
Starting Price$2,695 per month
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.
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-
5vs 5 avg— At FL avg
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$11.5kvs $11.6k↓ 1% lower than FL avg
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.
Overall vs. FL average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (131% above)
• Citations per inspection (43% above)
• Inspections with citations (69% above)
• Inspection citation rate (17% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (131% above)
• Citations per inspection (43% above)
• Inspections with citations (69% above)
• Inspection citation rate (17% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 81 | 35 | This facility has 131% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (81 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 131% worse Rank #839 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 839th 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. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 2.0 | 1.4 | This facility has 43% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2 vs. FL avg 1.4).↑ 43% worse Rank #829 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 829th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 40 | 26 | 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 |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 27 | 16 | This facility has 69% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 69% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 68% | 58% | This facility has 10 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (68% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 10% worse Rank #645 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 645th 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. |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 270 - 390 / 430 - 826 / 620 - 1230 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
430 - 826 sq. ft
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace
Places of interest near Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace
4602 Marigold Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34758 — 11 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida Osceola Hospital)
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Vitality Living Spring Hill | AL IL MC | Spring Hill | 240
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240
FL AVG
88
Rank
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39
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FL AVG
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22%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#87 / 906 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,500 | Kimberly Adams | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace | AL IL MC | Kissimmee | 200
Facility
200
FL AVG
88
Rank
#38 / 1,058 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,145 / 1,427 | Tuscan Isle Operating Company, LLC | 40 | 68%
Facility
68%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#645 / 906 | 81
Facility
81
FL AVG
33
Rank
#839 / 906 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#829 / 906 | For-Profit | $11,500 | James Hooper | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| The Summit of Citrus Hills | AL IL MC RC | Hernando | 200
Facility
200
FL AVG
88
Rank
#38 / 1,058 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
FL AVG
42
Rank
#850 / 1,427 | Cpf Lc III Operations - Citrus Hills, LLC | 16 | 25%
Facility
25%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#98 / 906 | 14
Facility
14
FL AVG
33
Rank
#187 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $500 | Kimberly Husung | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| CountrySide Lakes | AL IL | Port Orange (Howell Place At Countryside) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
FL AVG
42
Rank
#368 / 1,427 | Shepherd Csl, LLC | 14 | 57%
Facility
57%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#443 / 906 | 15
Facility
15
FL AVG
33
Rank
#204 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Mary Kristine Williams | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| Benton House of Port Orange | AL MC RC | Port Orange (Whispering Woods Condo) | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
88
Rank
#570 / 1,058 | No |
2
Facility
2
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,403 / 1,427 | Sonida Port Orange, LLC | 7 | 43%
Facility
43%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#245 / 906 | 7
Facility
7
FL AVG
33
Rank
#77 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Daniel Jose Salinas | Studio / 1 Bed | A |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace
Who is the owner of Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace?
Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace is legally operated by Tuscan Isle Operating Company, LLC, and administered by James Hooper.
Is Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace in a walkable area?
Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace?
According to FL state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace's license number is 12834.
When does Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace's license expires on March 20, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace?
Yes, Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace allows residents to bring their pets.
Does Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace is registered as a for-profit in FL.
Who is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace?
James Hooper is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace.
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