Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace

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

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

Awards2025 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 administrated 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

ActivitiesActive Living Program with various activities.

Starting Price$2,695 per month

Food DescriptionChef-prepared dining available.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 81 citations 40 inspections 5 fines $11.5K fined

Inspection Score

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
5
vs 5 avg
— At FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$11.5k
vs $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

Latest Inspection June 19, 2025 Standard

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
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.
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
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.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
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
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
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.

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.

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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

430 - 826 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace

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35.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Kissimmee's city center to Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 11 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida Osceola Hospital)

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled

General 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).

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

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

Age 60+

General 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.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

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

Age 55+

General 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).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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