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Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

2500 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

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Susan - Loved one of resident/client
4.0
Peace of Mind

This is a more affordable community that we found in the area. The staff are friendly. The food is okay on somedays; however, I have heard residents complain about the food more times than not. They residents have complained about the quality of the meals. The staff communication with the family has been good. The community is still working on hurricane repairs and requests to the property. There are still work requests that are still outstanding from when my loved one moved in.... Read more

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About the facility Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

Encompassed by lush palm trees, this expansive community warmly welcomes the retiring individuals of Florida. Nearby, residents can explore parks along the harbor, dine at local restaurants, and easily reach the nearby medical campus. The goal is to offer a comfortable, home-like environment with luxurious amenities and exceptional services. The community strives to provide a secure environment for retirement.

This tranquil community is a proud member of Merrill Gardens — a fifth-generation family company that understands the importance of providing a family-like atmosphere for retirement. Merrill Gardens communities offer an affordable option that doesn’t compromise comfort and security. Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte, currently offers independent and assisted living options.

Community Amenities and Services

The community offers creative programming to keep residents active and engaged. If you have a green thumb, there are several opportunities for residents to tend to plants. Residents can take care of the large community gardens, mobile gardens, or small indoor plants. Other activities range from chair yoga and strength training to TED talks and cooking classes. The full activities calendar is driven by residents’ interests and requests, so always feel free to suggest ideas.

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Senior Living Options Offered

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Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte is a community within Merrill Gardens properties. See all Merrill Gardens communities.

Pricing for Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

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Amenities at Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

Health Care Services

Ambulatory Care
Incontinence Care
Medication Management
Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

Low / No Sodium
No Sugar
Vegetarian
Guest Meals

Room Amenities

Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Kitchenette
Ground Floor Units
Private patio, deck, or balcony
Air Conditioned
Cable or Satellite TV

Facility Amenities

Dining

Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Covered Parking
Resident Parking Available
Uncovered Parking

Pets

Weight limit 41-50lbs
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Private Bath
Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Beauty Salon

Recreational areas

Billiards Lounge
Game Room
Piano or Organ
Raised Garden Beds

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician

Languages spoken

English

Activities

Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Visiting Rabbi
Catholic Services
Other Religious Services

Reviews

for Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte
4.1(65 reviews)
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Cleanliness

4.2

Friendliness

4.3

Meals & Dining

3.4

Care Services

4.0

Activities

4.0

Staff

4.4

Value for Cost

4.0

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4.0
Susan - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
January 18, 2023
Verified Review
Peace of Mind

This is a more affordable community that we found in the area. The staff are friendly. The food is okay on somedays; however, I have heard residents complain about the food more times than not. They residents have complained about the quality of the meals. The staff communication with the family has been good. The community is still working on hurricane repairs and requests to the property. There are still work requests that are still outstanding from when my loved one moved in.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
GK - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
January 9, 2023
Verified Review
Would recommend - worth the time and effort to look into for Mom or Dad.

They have a really great team on staff. Everybody does they best they can to help as much as they can within certain limitations that are outside of their control. They go above and beyond in some areas and try really hard. They're very caring and helpful. I think they've done a pretty good job at catching back up after the recent storm and keeping things clean, including the public restrooms, which have always been clean whenever I've used them.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


2.0
E.D. - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
December 13, 2022
Verified Review
Not as Expected

If you are looking for an independent senior apartment that supplies 3 meals a day buffet style and never checks on them to see if they show up to eat, than this is the place for you. There activities are basic and entrainment was good. Overall we felt the facility on the independent side was just collecting rent and didn't really interact with my dad.

Cleanliness

1

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

3

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
November 11, 2022
Verified Review

I toured this community and it was nice. Very clean and the staff was friendly. The only thing we didn't like was that the rooms were on the smaller side.


3.5
Pat B - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
October 3, 2022
Verified Review
Would recommend it for the price

It's worth living at Truewood. The apartments are okay, but we would prefer to see a standard kitchen, rather than a kitchenette with a camper sized refrigerator and a microwave. Attention from the staff has been good so far - I have no complaints there. For safety of the residents and visitors, there needs to be more lighting around the back, along the sidewalks, and from the parking lot. They provide three meals a day, but the food could use improvement. Breakfast and lunch are too close together. And I would like to see more variety and increased portion size. Overall I would still recommend it for the price.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

2

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5

Response from Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

October 4, 2022

Hi Pat, thank you for this feedback. We will see how we can improve in these areas moving forward.


5.0
anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
September 28, 2022
Verified Review
Fantastic experience

My loved one lived here for a few years and we had a fantastic experience. The facility went through two ownership changes while my loved one was here and they did not skip a beat. The nurse was always available to speak with me and she was empathetic and honest with her feedback which I really appreciated. My loved one ended up needing more care which is why we moved. Truewood By Merrill Port Charlotte is an amazing place.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

October 4, 2022

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We appreciate it greatly.


5.0
Dorothy Finn - Resident/client
Assisted Living
September 24, 2022
Great experience

The staff has been very helpful. Over all nice accommodations.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

October 4, 2022

Hi Dorothy, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We appreciate it greatly.


4.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
August 26, 2022
Verified Review
Review for Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

It is a very clean facility. My loved one was only there for a short period of time, and it's a place that I would take my loved one back to, My loved one liked the activities. Overall, it was a great place.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

No data collected

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5

Response from Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

August 26, 2022

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We appreciate it greatly.


5.0
Matthew - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
July 29, 2022
Verified Review
Our families experience

[name removed] was fantastic, she sold us on true wood. My dad loves bingo, plays every day. Yes would recommend it to anyone. Thank you

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

August 26, 2022

Hi Matthew, we are happy to hear that you would recommend Truewood to others. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
July 11, 2022
Verified Review
Tour experience

Truewood By Merrill Port Charlotte is a very nice facility was was beautifully decorated for the holidays and had great staff. They provide assisted living as well as independent living in the same facility and they mix those residents for social events. Because of that, there was a lack of activities. Even though they are also on separate wings, it smelled like an assisted living facility. My loved one wanted a place that was fully independent that would not feel like a care facility.

Response from Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

August 26, 2022

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We appreciate it greatly.


4.5
Diane - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
June 9, 2022
Verified Review
I like it! It's nice, clean, the people are friendly and they watch out for the residents.

We're happy with Truewood by Merrill. Our loved one has a lot to do. They make sure the residents get out of their rooms and come down for meals. They have a lot of activities, and the social aspect has been great for her. She's loving being around people her age and has made lots of friends. She likes the food. The only issue has been communication. I just have to keep on top of that. But everything has been good. We're really happy, and so is she!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

June 10, 2022

Hi Diane, Thank your for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear that your loved one is happy at Truewood by Merrill.


5.0
anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
June 8, 2022
Verified Review
Would Recommend

I'm really pleased so far. Cleanliness, friendliness, and activities have all been great. I've not tried the food, but my mom has said it's very good. I would definitely recommend that it's worth going to check it out.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

No data collected

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

June 9, 2022

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are happy to hear that you are please with Truewood by Merrill so far.


5.0
William - Resident/client
Independent Living
June 7, 2022
Verified Review
Friendly staff and good place for loved ones

I really like the weather here in Port Charlotte, Florida. This community is right across the street from a shopping center so I can just walk across to some stores. It is also in a safe area and near a hospital. Based on my experience so far I would recommend the Truewood by Merrill community to other families.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

June 9, 2022

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We appreciate it greatly.


4.0
Suzanne - Resident/client
Independent Living
May 4, 2022
Verified Review
Happy with my choice

I love it here. I chose Truewood by Merrill over some other places that I was looking because of all that they offered for the price. The apartment sizes are very good. They staff is super helpful and there when I need them. I would recommend Truewood to others looking.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

4

Staff

No data collected

Value for Cost

5

Response from Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

May 5, 2022

Hi Suzanne, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are happy to hear that you love it at Truewood!


5.0
George - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
April 12, 2022
Verified Review
Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte review

Our experience has been mostly limited to the tour, signing documents and moving our loved one in. The marketing person [name removed] was very nice on the tour and even invited us to sit down and have a meal before the initial tour ever started. We have found the food here at the community to be excellent which came to us as a surprise. The staff were so accommodating and cooperative when it came to our loved one needed some furnishings to move in - they really helped make that move in transition go smoothly. Our loved one quickly fell into the social life which was surprising. He is attending the ice cream socials and other different events which has been a delight to witness. He has quickly found a community for himself.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

April 14, 2022

Hi George, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.


3.0
anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 22, 2022
Verified Review
I see a lot that they could improve on

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

3

Meals & Dining

0.5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

2

Staff

No data collected

Value for Cost

4


4.0
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
February 16, 2022
Verified Review
My tour review

I did an online tour through the building and it looked okay but the community was too far for where we wanted my loved one to be.


4.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 16, 2022
Verified Review
I Enjoyed My Stay, With A Lot of Nice People, I Would Mediocre Recommend the Community

There can be a lot of bickering and in-fighting with the resident population. There are some residents that shouldn't be in the independent living area, and the community continues to take in these residents. There was a recent change in management. There isn't a lot of variety of options of food and it seems to be a low-grade type of food. There are activities that are happening that it seems that some residents don't care for and the community continue to offer these activities.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

3

Staff

4

Value for Cost

3


4.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Assisted Living
February 14, 2022
Verified Review
Happy Place for Residents

An overall good community. My dad has gained better interaction and socialization amongst the other residents; they all look out for one another. I do feel that they are lacking in their security process. We were led to believe that there would always be a nurse or staff member nearby in case of an emergency. I'm unsure if this was misinformation or miscommunication. Through our own experience, we unfortunately found out that this may not be the case. I also think that they should expand their activities to fit the interest of all the residents, because right now they seem geared towards women. My loved one is transitioning from independent living to assisted living and wishes to have more of a variety in the things he can do there; such as, woodworking. They do offer church services, but none for the religion of my loved ones choice. I do hope that they can bring in other representatives so that every resident can participate in the religious services.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Staff

4

Value for Cost

3


5.0
Terry G - Resident/client
Assisted Living
February 7, 2022

This is the best place I've ever lived, whether I owned it or not. Everyone is nice and helpful. 3 delicious meals a day and ice cream socials.


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