Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Four Corners, FL
Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Four Corners, FL
Formerly known as Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate, The Glades at ChampionsGate offers a luxurious senior living experience with 114 independent living, 73 assisted living, and 36 memory care residences in the heart of Four Corners, FL. Known for its science-based memory training, powered by the UCLA Longevity Center and EngageVR virtual reality program, the community provides immersive digital experiences that help improve residents’ senses and cognitive abilities.
The Glades at ChampionsGate is committed to offering plenty of amenities and carefree living. Residents have all they need for an active lifestyle, including four eating options, a movie theater, a fitness facility, and a swimming pool. The community’s goal is to provide residents with interesting activities that are catered to their interests by providing Watermark University with award-winning programs and classes.
224-bed community Rank #26 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 1058 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #851 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 851st out of 1487 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceApril 1, 2026
ExpirationMarch 31, 2028
CountyPolk
License Number13104
Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate is legally operated by Cref3 Championsgate Owner LLC, and administered by Linda Wiley.
Management CompanyAGEWELL SOLVERE
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
224 units
Total beds
224 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Spanish
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 2017 · 9 years of data
30 citations
28 inspections
4 fines
$7.3K fined
Inspection Score
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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
1 point above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #474 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 474th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 1 point above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)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-
4vs 5 avg↓ 20% fewer than FL avg
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$7.3kvs $11.6k↓ 37% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 9 years (since 2017).
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.
Since 2017 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (9% below)
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Inspections with citations (19% below)
• Inspection citation rate (26% below)
• Total citations (9% below)
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Inspections with citations (19% below)
• Inspection citation rate (26% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 30 | 33 | This facility has 9% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (30 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 9% better Rank #472 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 472nd out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.1 | 1.3 | 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 #320 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 320th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 28 | 26 | This facility has had 8% more total inspections than the Florida average (28 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 8% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 13 | 16 | This facility has 19% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (13 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 19% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 46% | 62% | This facility has 16 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (46% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 16% better Rank #307 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 307th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on October 22, 2025, found no deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated.
- Deficiencies in staff training and staffing standards appeared intermittently from 2022 through early 2024 but were resolved by mid-2024.
- The October 26, 2022 inspection cited six deficiencies including resident care supervision, medication assistance, and risk management.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate
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5.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Four Corners's city center to Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate
What neighborhood is Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate in?
Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate is in the ChampionsGate neighborhood of Four Corners.
What languages are spoken at Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate?
The team at Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate?
Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate is legally operated by Cref3 Championsgate Owner LLC, and administered by Linda Wiley.
Is Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate in a walkable area?
Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate?
According to FL state health department records, Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate's license number is 13104.
When does Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate's license expires on March 31, 2028.
Are pets allowed at Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate?
Yes, Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate allows residents to bring their pets.
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