Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace

Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace (Kissimmee, Osceola County) is one of the larger assisted living facilities in the Orlando region: 200 licensed beds, AHCA license #12834, first licensed 2018.

Is Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace licensed in Florida?

Yes. Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace holds AHCA license #12834 with status Licensed as of October 24, 2026, in a license period running to March 20, 2027.

State records: AHCA profile on FloridaHealthFinder · AHCA inspection reports & final orders

What specialty licenses does Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace hold?

Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace holds a standard assisted living license; its AHCA profile shows no ECC, LNS or LMH specialty license.

That matters if needs rise: a standard-license ALF must discharge a resident who needs care beyond its license, such as ongoing nursing. Ask how the community handles a decline and where residents usually move next.

What does AHCA's enforcement record show for Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace?

AHCA's profile for Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace lists 6 final orders totaling $11,500 in fines (5 survey, 1 administrative rule); 3 were initiated in the last three years.

Read the survey-by-survey history on AHCA's inspection page before you tour.

AHCA also records 1 change(s) of ownership, most recently December 21, 2018. New ownership can bring new management and policies, so ask what changed.

Where is Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace and what is nearby?

Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace is in Kissimmee, Osceola County, in the Kissimmee market. The major hospitals families weigh nearby are Osceola Regional Medical Center (HCA), AdventHealth Kissimmee, Orlando Health - St. Cloud (nearby).

Kissimmee is the Osceola County seat just south of Orlando, a diverse, fast-growing city of about 80,000 with a large Hispanic community and an affordable housing market that draws working families and value-seeking retirees.

Nearby areas families compare: Downtown Kissimmee, Buenaventura Lakes, Poinciana, Lake Tohopekaliga waterfront. See assisted living in Kissimmee for the local market.

What does assisted living cost near Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace?

AHCA does not publish prices and we don't quote one for Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace; across the Kissimmee area, assisted living typically runs $3,150–$4,950/month in 2026.

Usually included: housing, three meals daily, 24/7 awake staff, housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, social and wellness programming, and a basic care plan. Often billed separately: medication management above a basic tier, two-person transfers, incontinence care, on-site hospice coordination, and one-on-one aide hours.

Its AHCA profile lists no Medicaid programs, so plan on private pay, long-term care insurance or VA Aid & Attendance.

How does Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace compare with similar assisted living facilities in Osceola County?

By licensed size Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace ranks #1 of 38 assisted living facilities in Osceola County. It has 6 AHCA final orders on file versus a median of 14 for the five closest-sized assisted living facilities in the county.

0 of those 5 peers were licensed before Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace (2018). Final orders accumulate with time and size, so compare recent years, not totals alone.

Does Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace have backup power for hurricanes?

Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace reports a fixed on-site generator to AHCA, which matters in Central Florida's hurricane season.

Since 2018 Florida requires assisted living facilities and nursing homes to have an emergency power plan that keeps residents in safe indoor temperatures for at least 96 hours after an outage. Ask for the facility's approved plan, how much of the building the generator cools, and where residents go if they must evacuate. Our guide to the 96-hour generator rule explains what to check.

How should I evaluate Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace?

Judge Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace on staffing, how it handles a decline and what the inspection record shows — the tour itself is the least reliable signal.

Bring the AHCA record and ask about each deficiency: what happened, what changed and who is accountable now. Visit twice, once unannounced near a meal or shift change.

• What's your overnight staffing level for this wing?
• Which care needs are beyond what you support here?
• Can you itemize base rate versus add-on charges?
• How do you handle a decline in mobility or memory?
• What has staff turnover been over the past year?

Is Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace the right fit for my parent?

Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace fits if your parent's needs match its assisted living license and its state record holds up under your questions.

Assisted living fits an older adult who needs daily help — bathing, dressing, medication reminders, meals — but does not require round-the-clock skilled nursing. It's the most common first move when living alone stops being safe. A free advisor can compare it side by side with other licensed Kissimmee-area options.

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