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
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 17 / 100
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.
Since 2018 · 8 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
81 citations
40 inspections
5 fines
$11.5K 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.
13 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #760 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 760th out of 901 homes we track in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 70 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 13 points below 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-
5vs 5 avg— At FL avg
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$11.5kvs $11.6k↓ 1% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 8 years (since 2018).
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 2018 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (145% above)
• Citations per inspection (54% above)
• Inspections with citations (69% above)
• Inspection citation rate (10% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (145% above)
• Citations per inspection (54% above)
• Inspections with citations (69% above)
• Inspection citation rate (10% 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 | 33 | This facility has 145% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (81 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 145% 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 | 1.3 | This facility has 54% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 54% 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% | 62% | This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (68% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 6% 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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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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| Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace | AL IL MC | Kissimmee | 200 | Yes | 17 | Tuscan Isle Operating Company, LLC | 70
Facility
70
FL AVG
83
Rank
#760 / 901 | 40 | 68%
Facility
68%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#645 / 906 | 81
Facility
81
FL AVG
33
Rank
#839 / 906 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#829 / 906 | For-Profit | $11,500 | James Hooper | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Terracina Grand | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Naples | 200 | Yes | 12 | Terracina, LLC | 76
Facility
76
FL AVG
83
Rank
#666 / 901 | 31 | 42%
Facility
42%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#233 / 906 | 36
Facility
36
FL AVG
33
Rank
#541 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $34,000 | Pradeep Muley | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Oak Hammock at the University of Florida | AL MC NH SNF | Gainesville | 80 | Yes | 6 | Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida, Inc | 92 | 18 | 44%
Facility
44%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#263 / 906 | 16
Facility
16
FL AVG
33
Rank
#218 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#50 / 906 | Non-Profit | $1,750 | Brittany Matus-Ray | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Vi at Lakeside Village | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Lantana | 60 | Yes | 12 | Meridian Park Village Limited Partnership | 90 | 15 | 53%
Facility
53%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#379 / 906 | 11
Facility
11
FL AVG
33
Rank
#136 / 906 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#3 / 906 | For-Profit | $6,025 | Hauremarie Anne Simeus | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Vi at Aventura | AL IL MC NH SNF | Aventura | 26 | No | 69 | Cc Aventura LLC | 92 | 17 | 59%
Facility
59%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#489 / 906 | 19
Facility
19
FL AVG
33
Rank
#277 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $500 | Martine Cesaire-Francois | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
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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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