Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace

Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace is a Memory Care Home in Florida

Merrill Gardens at Solivita… is a Memory Care Home in Florida

Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace

4602 Marigold Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34758 View Map

Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace is a Memory Care Home in Florida

Merrill Gardens at Solivita… is a Memory Care Home in Florida

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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.

407-452-0225
Home Information Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace
Bed community size
200-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 17 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Status
LICENSED
Facility Type
Assisted Living Facility
License Date
March 21, 2025
License Expiration
March 20, 2027

Additional licensing details

License number: 12834
County: Osceola

Ownership & operating entity

Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace is legally operated by TUSCAN ISLE OPERATING COMPANY, LLC, and administrated by JAMES HOOPER.

Profit status: For-Profit

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 270 - 390 / 430 - 826 / 620 - 1230 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
1 Bed
1 Bed
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
430 - 826 sq. ft
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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.

40 visits/inspections

Results

27 with citations

13 without citations

81 citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Florida average: 34 citations

6 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

6/9/2025:

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6/2/2025:

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3/27/2023:

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8/22/2022:

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7/29/2019:

Administrative Rule

2/22/2019:

Survey

Florida average: 5 enforcement actions

Inspection Report Summary for Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace

MERRILL GARDENS AT SOLIVITA MARKETPLACE's latest inspection, conducted on 2025-04-15, reported that deficiencies were cited. Over the reporting period from 2016-10-04 to 2025-06-19, a total of 40 inspections were performed, with all but one resulting in identified deficiencies. The facility accumulated 81 total deficiencies across these inspections. Common themes among these findings include building maintenance and physical plant issues, as well as concerns related to records and documentation, resident care and rights, infection control, dietary services, and emergency planning. Following the identification of these deficiencies, the facility has demonstrated improvement by addressing and correcting cited issues, ultimately achieving a status of Deficiencies Corrected.

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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Address 4602 Marigold Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34758

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Florida Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Long-Term Care Waiver
Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
  • General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Florida Home Care for the Elderly
Official government program page
  • General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
  • Asset Limits: ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
  • FL Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
  • Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Florida Medicaid PACE
  • General: Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
  • Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • FL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Florida Seniors

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Long-Term Care Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics:
    High demand; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Florida CCE

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $5,000 (individual).
  • FL Specifics:
    Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
  • FL Specifics:
    Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Florida Medicaid PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics:
    Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Florida Optional State Supplementation

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • FL Specifics:
    Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • FL Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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