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 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 17 / 100 Rank #1145 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1145th 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.
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
StatusLicensed
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 Options
Chef-Prepared Dining
On-Site Maintenance
Weekly Housekeeping
Fitness Center
Pets Welcome
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
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.
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.
13 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #735 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 735th 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: 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
6 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (145% above)
• Citations per year (146% above)
• Citations per inspection (54% above)
• Total inspections (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 year (146% above)
• Citations per inspection (54% above)
• Total inspections (54% above)
• Inspections with citations (69% above)
• Inspection citation rate (10% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
June 19, 2025
Standard
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 #852 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 852nd 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. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2018.
| 10.1 | 4.1 | This facility has 146% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10.1 vs. FL avg 4.1).↑ 146% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 2 | 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 #847 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 847th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 40 | 26 | This facility has 54% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 54% worse |
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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 #662 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 662nd 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on June 19, 2025, showed no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
- The April 15, 2025, inspection cited two Class 3 deficiencies in admissions and resident care supervision.
- Recent inspections from 2019 to 2025 repeatedly found deficiencies in admissions, resident care, training, and food service, including multiple Class 3 and some Class 4 citations.
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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
| Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace | AL IL MC | Kissimmee (Marigold Avenue) | 200 | Yes | - | 17 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace
What neighborhood is Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace in?
Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace is in the Marigold Avenue neighborhood of Kissimmee.
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.
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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