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155 reviews
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4 star
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3 star
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5.0
Grand Villa of Port Charlotte
Very friendly. Very helpful. They enjoy their residents. Pet friendly with treats. The only thing that they could improve is a few more people in the kitchen/dining room.

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
Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

2500 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

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Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center

18400 Cochran Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

9.5
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Studio
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1 bedroom
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Active promotion

No

Active promotion

No

Active promotion

No

Active promotion

No

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Care types offered

1

Independent Living

Care types offered

1

Assisted Living

Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Care types offered

2

Assisted Living, Memory Care

Amenities
at Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

Healthcare Services

  • Incontinence Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Vegetarian
  • International Cuisine
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Low / No Sodium
  • No Sugar
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided

Room Amenities

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

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Covered Parking

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • TV Lounge
  • Meeting Room
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Private Bath

Recreational areas

  • Billiards Lounge
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Game Room

Services

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Activities

  • Art Classes
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Bible Study Group
  • Gardening Club
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Book Club
  • Dances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Wii Bowling
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Wine Tasting
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Well Programs
  • Walking Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Activities On-site
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Cooking Classes
  • Stretching Classes
  • Activities Off-site
  • Karaoke
  • Catholic Services
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Trivia Games
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Community Service Programs

Reviews

for Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

9.5Review score155 reviews
9.5
Review score
155 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
29%
3 star
8%
2 star
4%
1 star
3%
Merrill Gardens
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Review score3359 reviews64 communities
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A Place for Mom has scored Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 72 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte has 155 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
Overall Experience
4.3
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Care Services
4.2
Staff
4.5
Meals & Dining
3.9
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.3
A Place for Mom has scored Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 72 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte has 155 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
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Megan T - Toured community
Not Sure
May 19, 2026
5.0
great tour lots of good information , very helpful staff , definitely considering . room size was good , people living there looked happy and taken care of
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
3
Staff
5
Melissa Kruzel - Toured community
Not Sure
May 19, 2026
5.0
Enjoyed our visit. Nice tour, friendly. Very accommodating. The entire process had been helpful. Thank you
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Stacy - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 4, 2026
5.0
Verified Review
Grand Villa of Port Charlotte
Very friendly. Very helpful. They enjoy their residents. Pet friendly with treats. The only thing that they could improve is a few more people in the kitchen/dining room.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Charlotte - Toured community
Not Sure
May 1, 2026
5.0
My experience at Grand Villa of Port Charlotte was excellent. Everybody at the facility were so friendly and kind. Answered all my questions and concerns. The tour that I had gotten was awesome. The leasing coordinator was professional, very thoughtful of my situation and very kind. The reisdents all seemed happy and there was a lot of activity and happiness. I spoke with sales assistant via a phone conversation and she too was so kind and answered questions that I had. The facility is top notice and I can see why the residents are happy as is the staff. As the name itself this facility is Grand. Thanks for making me feel comfortable and being thoughtful and kind.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Carol K - Toured community
Not Sure
April 30, 2026
5.0
Very clean, all the staff were very friendly! I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of activities are available to the residents.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Daniel A - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 24, 2026
5.0
Grand Villa of Port Charlotte
Thankful for Grand Villa of Port Charlotte. They take real good care of my grandpa. Means a lot to us! We are out of state and cannot visit as often as we would like. He has friends there. We know he is safe and happy.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Quentin C - Toured community
Not Sure
April 24, 2026
5.0
I toured Grand Villa of Port Charlotte and was very impressed. The community is clean, welcoming, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere and engaging activities for residents!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Raul H - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 23, 2026
5.0
Great for socialization
The best part of Grand Villa, in my opinion, is the amazing socialization. My mom is not only safe and well cared for by the team, but she is surrounded by people everyday. Besides the many activities they offer, the residents gather in the lobby daily just to chat and enjoy each other's company. My mom is never lonely. That peace of mind means everything to our family.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Salvatore S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 23, 2026
5.0
Dad's new home
The sales team helped me find the perfect apt for my dad. My dad loves it! They also held my hand through the move in process to help it be less stressful. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. They have gone above and beyond to help my dad get settled in since his move.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Charles D - Resident/client
Assisted Living
April 23, 2026
5.0
Happy to be here
Great place for this “senior” to happily enjoy this stage of life. After spending a long time in rehab, waiting for discharge, I really appreciate that the team stayed in touch and worked to help me get here. I feel safe and supported. It is exactly what I was hoping for. Happy to finally be here
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Loretta W - Toured community
Not Sure
March 31, 2026
5.0
A very clean pleasant lace to live. The staff is very friendly. The residence options to keep them busy. The library, game room, exercise room, and small movies theater places that the residence could use. I was very impressed with the facility.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Debra L - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 30, 2026
5.0
Mom is new resident
My mom is a new resident. She loves the food and the ice cream parties. She likes going on the bus for outings and shopping trips. We are happy with the staff and care she is receiving at Grand Villa of Port Charlotte.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Carolyn O - Resident/client
Assisted Living
March 24, 2026
5.0
Happy
As a new resident, I’m very happy here. The management and staff truly care and consistently go above and beyond to make residents feel comfortable and valued. The community is dog and cat friendly. That was important to me as I have a large service dog. There is ample grass space for him to walk!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Talia C - Toured community
Not Sure
March 24, 2026
5.0
We toured for my dad and had a great experience. The staff and residents were very friendly and welcoming. The community was clean, affordable, and well maintained. It gave us a lot of peace of mind.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 18, 2026
2.0
Verified Review
Grand Villa of Port Charlotte
The nurses do not return our phone calls.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
2
Care Services
1
Activities
5
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
4
Response from Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte
March 19, 2026
We received this feedback, but without any additional information, it is difficult for us to know what to address or if a specific incident triggered this response. We encourage you to reach out to our Executive Director to discuss your concerns.
Nancy - Toured community
Not Sure
March 9, 2026
5.0
At Grand Villa of Port Charlotte I was greeted by a friendly receptionist who offered me water. I met with a manager who seemed experienced and knowledgeable about this residential facility. He walked me through parts of the facility and explained operations as we walked. We also sat and discussed various aspects of care available for residents needing assistance. Many of the questions that I came with were answered before I had to ask. I left favorably impressed with the Grand Villa and I believe my friend (for whom I am looking at various facilities)would fit in well here.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
February 23, 2026
5.0
Verified Review
Our family's experience
The staff is friendly and my mother-in-law seems happy there. She really enjoys her Bible study and knitting club. They have made some changes in the kitchen and she thinks the food is better. There are growing pains with a waiter now coming to take your order, but they are getting quicker now with more practice. They have replaced most of the flooring throughout the building and done a lot of upgrades recently, including the elevators.
Jackie G - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 20, 2026
5.0
Love the staff
Love the staff at Grand Villa! They always go above and beyond to make residents and families feel comfortable, supported, and valued. Their dedication, kindness, and professionalism truly set this community apart.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Jennifer H - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 20, 2026
5.0
Friendly
Grand Villa Senior Living has a great vibe with friendly staff who truly care about each resident. The residents are happy, friendly, and welcoming, creating a warm, supportive community that feels like home.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Capt. John Lomen - Toured community
Not Sure
February 10, 2026
4.0
I was told that I do not qualify for your facilities. Was looking forward to it, from what I could see, however I need to be in a nursing facility.
Friendliness
5
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