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Colleen S
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Child of resident/client
5.0
Joyful and welcoming
We only toured 3 or 4 facilities and all most were lovely but Merrill Gardens had a vibrancy that wasn't present at the other facilities. I think my mom would have enjoyed living with these people. Unfortunately my mom passed away before she could move in.
About the facility Truewood By Merrill, First Hill
Located in the heart of Seattle, Truewood by Merrill, First Hill is conveniently close to anything you could need. Within minutes, you have access to the city’s delicious restaurants, world-class stores, and dynamic activities. You can view amazing museums, take in city views in the neighboring parks, enjoy waterfront activities, or visit the famed Seattle Aquarium. There are also several medical care options in the area, so health care services are readily accessible.
Truewood by Merrill, First Hill offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, so residents can remain here even if their care needs increase. The city offers quite a lot to do, but so does the community. Residents have access to numerous amenities and activities that will keep them entertained, both on- and off-site. Experience just how fun and engaging retirement can be in Seattle, today!
Truewood By Merrill, First Hill Amenities and Services
Independent living doesn’t have to include a long list of daily chores. At Truewood by Merrill, First Hill, team members offer housekeeping, home maintenance, and cooking services, so residents can be truly independent and focus on the things that matter most to them — like hobbies or socializing.
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Amenities at Truewood By Merrill, First Hill
Healthcare Services
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Incontinence Care
- Medication Management
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Memory Care
- Diabetic Care
- High Acuity Care
Meals & Dining
- Low / No Sodium
- Meals Provided
- Professional Chef
- Room Service
- Special Dining Programs
- Guest Meals
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Pureed Meals
- No Sugar
- Gluten-free
Room Amenities
- Garden View
- Kitchenette
- Handicap Accessible
- Air Conditioned
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Ground Floor Units
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
Transportation & parking
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Transportation at Cost
- Uncovered Parking
- Covered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
Pets
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Weight Limit (lbs)
Common areas
- Main Street Shops
- Outdoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Private Bath
- Central Fireplace
- Beauty Salon
- Computer or Media Center
- Outside Patio
- Barber Shop
- Library
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
Recreational areas
- Movie or Theater Room
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Piano or Organ
- Raised Garden Beds
- Billiards Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
Services
- Housekeeping
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Beautician
Languages spoken
- Farsi
- Vietnamese
- English
- Filipino
- Spanish
Activities
- BBQs or Picnics
- Cooking Classes
- Community Service Organizations
- Stretching Classes
- Art Classes
- Pet-focused Programs
- Day Trips and Outings
- Catholic Services
- Bible Study Group
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Holiday Parties
- Wii Bowling
- Gardening Club
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Activities On-site
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Activities Off-site
- Sensory-based Programs
- Dances
- Book Club
- Light Therapy Programs
- Intergenerational Programs
- Reminiscence Programs
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Live Well Programs
- Happy Hour
- Wine Tasting
- Live Musical Performances
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Birthday Parties
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Walking Club
- Karaoke
- Community Service Programs
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Trivia Games
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A Place for Mom has scored Truewood By Merrill, First Hill with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Truewood By Merrill, First Hill has 39 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
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4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
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Care Services
4.3
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.3
A Place for Mom has scored Truewood By Merrill, First Hill with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Truewood By Merrill, First Hill has 39 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
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Colleen S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 5, 2024
Joyful and welcoming
We only toured 3 or 4 facilities and all most were lovely but Merrill Gardens had a vibrancy that wasn't present at the other facilities. I think my mom would have enjoyed living with these people. Unfortunately my mom passed away before she could move in.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 28, 2024
Truewood by Merrill, First Hill review
I like that they have parking there and based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Truewood by Merrill to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
Response from Truewood By Merrill, First Hill
July 20, 2024
Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
DK - Toured community
Assisted Living
April 9, 2024
Caring staff
After exploring numerous retirement communities, Truewood stood out as the most welcoming and affordable option in Seattle. [name removed] exceptional dedication shines through her ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with residents, support staff members, and offer valuable insights during tours. Her warmth and expertise instilled in me the assurance that my grandmother would receive top-notch care and comfort at Truewood. I wholeheartedly endorse Truewood by Merrill, First Hill to anyone seeking a supportive community for themselves or a loved one.
Response from Truewood By Merrill, First Hill
May 12, 2024
Hi DK, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 1, 2024
Our Experience
My loved one is a resident at Truewood by Merrill First Hill and everything is working out for him and has been good.
Response from Truewood By Merrill, First Hill
February 6, 2024
Hi There, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
Megan - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 26, 2023
Truewood is the peace of mind you're looking for
It's been a wonderful place for my mom.
Try to negotiate on the non returnable deposit if needed because of your situation or finances.
The staff has been great and has very little turn over.
Also the rooms are really nice. Great views. Lots of activities and staff to drive residents to appts and such.
Highly recommend for anyone looking for a safe, clean, and amazing staff.
Response from Truewood By Merrill, First Hill
February 27, 2024
Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
John - Resident/client
Assisted Living
April 24, 2023
friendly and caring staff at a nice community
I am very happy to be here at Truewood by Merrill, First Hill and I am greatly enjoying it. I would whole heartedly recommend it has a good buy to all. Plus the location is great. Thank you A Place For Mom for getting me here.
Response from Truewood By Merrill, First Hill
April 24, 2023
Hi John, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are happy to hear that you're enjoying your time at Truewood by Merrill, First Hill and would recommend it to others.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 14, 2023
Overall, my family and loved one had a good experience at Truewood by Merrill First Hill. As care levels go up there are additional charges. The staff is amazing and friendly to work with. The dining room is nice and staff in the dining room are great! The food could use some improvement.
Anne FZ - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 4, 2023
Truewood by Merrill (First Hill) is a small community so residents are able to see familiar faces regularly.
The staff are caring and knowledgeable about how my mother-in-law is doing, when asked.
The food is sometimes NOT great, but this is over come by the other positive factors.
I. - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 28, 2023
Lucky to find this place!
At Truewood, everyone knows everyone's name. It's really just a warm, almost family-like environment. The staff have been super welcoming and very supportive. The care has been great. It takes a little bit of adjustment in the beginning, but now that my person is settled in, it has been great. They're very attentive to her, and they reach out to me when they have questions. It's a great value as well --unbeatable compared to the other places I looked into in the area.
Pawel - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 23, 2022
Great Place to Be
The value for the money is good. We picked this community because, it's close to our home, we felt very welcomed, and the staff was really nice. My loved one felt really good about it, and it felt like home. It was also affordable. I would recommend to other families.
Response from Truewood By Merrill, First Hill
December 1, 2022
Hi Pawel, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review! We appreciate your kind words and that you would recommend our community to others.
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 6, 2022
All around incredible experience, highly recommend
The staff are very knowledgeable, professional and helpful whenever we need them. [name removed] the community director is just phenomenal, she is so supportive and really understands what she is doing and helps families get up to speed with any changes and adjustments. She has helped us and our mom navigate that and we really appreciate her. I would also like to give [name removed] the activities director a shout out, he is so good with the residents her and really tries to lift the mood and get creative with the activities he puts on for them which is really important. I cannot enough good things about the staff at Truewood.
Response from Truewood By Merrill, First Hill
July 6, 2022
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are happy to hear that the team at Truewood by Merrill, First Hill have been so helpful.
Elvy G - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 6, 2022
Highly recommend - caring staff
Our loved one absolutely loves it there, she says the food is good and has a nice variety. She is really enjoying the activities especially when they take trips. The staff members are super nice and a big deal for us and her is that on the weekends family members can stay over night and visit.
John - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 16, 2021
Good Experience
This is our first experience but we are happy with the community and it has been a good experience. They have activities like bus trips, singing sessions, bingo and more for the residents to do to stay busy.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 14, 2021
They worked within our budget
We needed to find a place where our loved one fits in and would have everything he needs. Truewood is that place, the staff in the beginning were very communicative without being to pushy or trying to sell us on anything. Everyone who we met with were just very professional and chill. The value for cost is also reasonable.
Diane - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 14, 2021
A Great Place to Live, Great Friends, Great Staff
Being a brand new resident in a unique time, with the lock down taking place a couple weeks after moving in due to the pandemic was handled well. The communication with the family was great. They kept the residents safe. I would highly recommend this community to anyone.
I want to live there if the time comes.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 19, 2021
A good place
The staff is very caring but their communication could be better. I would recommend this community to others.
Laurie - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 19, 2021
Overall good experience
We think the food is really good, we also think the size of the community is good. The rooms are pretty standard they are a little small. We we would recommend the Merrill Gardens community to others.
C.O. - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 24, 2020
A homey community
It is a wonderful place for activities and has really nice apartments but when your loved one needs more care and their are not equipped for that level and of become problematic for me. I chose this community because I thought is was very homey and had a warm feeling. The staff were welcoming and friendly. It a great place for high functioning seniors.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
August 23, 2018
Although I think they do a great job with both assisted and memory, I don't like the strict separation between the two levels of care. Mom isn't quite at the level or need of their memory care but she needs more help than their assisted offers
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
August 19, 2018
too hilly. daytime walking trips good
no medicaid spend down
VA Aid and Assist requires Dad to have two services and Merrill's minimum is 500 each service.
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