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145 reviews
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4 star
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3 star
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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.

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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2500 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

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Active promotion

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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

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Care types offered

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Independent Living

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Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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Amenities
at Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

Healthcare Services

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

Meals & Dining

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

Room Amenities

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

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

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

Pets

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

Common areas

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

Recreational areas

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

Services

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Activities

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

Reviews

for Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

9.5Review score145 reviews
9.5
Review score
145 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
31%
3 star
8%
2 star
4%
1 star
3%
Merrill Gardens
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Review score3280 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 65 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte has 145 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
Overall Experience
4.2
Cleanliness
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
3.9
Activities
4.2
Value for Cost
4.2
A Place for Mom has scored Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 65 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte has 145 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
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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
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 6, 2026
5.0
Verified Review
Dad Loves his new little Condo here at Grand Villa
The staff is very friendly and helpful !!! The dining room is like one on a cruise ship! He loves the food they serve him and the ladies are wonderful servers. He likes the cute little theater to watch movies. It is just a cute place for the seniors to live.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 2, 2026
5.0
Verified Review
We Would highly recommend.
They have been a fantastic place for my MiL. She hadn't wanted to move but couldn't stay by herself anymore. But she loves it there. She's been there now for about 6mos. They have made changes because they had just been bought so the umbrella company is a family business. And they stepped up for us when we had a glitch in getting her in there. We were very impressed and thrilled that she was a part of this company of assisted living places. The staff is wonderful and helpful. The food is really good and the place is very clean! They have lots of activities but my Mil's favorite is when they have someone come in to play music which she loves. She just has a studio apartment which is all she needs . She was able to take her dog which was a priority. I would highly recommend. It really was amazing how it all came together. Although that wouldn't have happened without [name removed] from A Place for Mom. She was incredible and I will always be thankful for her help, guidance and going the extra mile to make it all possible. God blessed us with her at just the right time!
Mike K - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 23, 2026
5.0
Great place to move
We moved a longtime neighbor into Grand Villa’s assisted living community, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. The staff was welcoming, organized, and genuinely caring, not just toward the new resident, but toward everyone involved in the transition. The community was clean, calm, and thoughtfully set up to help residents feel comfortable right away. It was clear this move brought peace of mind to both the resident and their family, and we were impressed by the level of support provided.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Mackenzie L - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 23, 2026
5.0
Great Experience
We’ve had a great experience with Grande Villa of Port Charlotte. The newly renovated apartments are beautiful, the pricing is very competitive, and the staff is caring and friendly. The residents are welcoming, the community is centrally located, and it’s pet friendly, which we love. There are always fun, activities and outings, and it’s comforting to know our loved one is happy and well cared for.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Casey D - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 23, 2026
5.0
Uplifting Vibes
I am so Grateful for Grand Villa and the great Experience we had moving my dad in for assisted living! Everyone was so helpful and they did all the work to make it happen! The sales team has been especially helpful in this transition! I feel good in knowing my dad is in good hands! The staff and the clients have all been very friendly and the atmosphere has an uplifting Vibes!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Jane S - Resident/client
Assisted Living
January 22, 2026
5.0
My favorite thing to do is go out to lunch with friends
I enjoy living at Grand Villa. The staff is caring. They are attentive and listen to our problems to help solve them. My favorite thing to do is go out to lunch with my friends on Wednesday for the "lunch bunch".
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anthony F - Toured community
Not Sure
January 21, 2026
5.0
Very nice the only thing we have to do is financing. I am very satisfied with everything . I would get a single room the double room is too tight. The people were very helpful. The activities offered were very good.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
4
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 20, 2026
4.0
Verified Review
Our experience
Everyone is very friendly and kind. Yes I would definitely recommend Grand Villa, my husband loves it there and is very comfortable. He told me he feels safe there.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Cherie T - Toured community
Not Sure
January 13, 2026
4.0
Nice facility , love the screen porches. All looks well and no odor. This is a surf facility that is sufficient for your needs if you are an independent person. I do not know about the assisted. I am not interested in that at this time. I have not looked at any other facilities so that is what IThis is a surf facility that is sufficient for your needs if you are an independent person. I do not know about the assisted. I am not interested in that at this time. I have not looked at any other facilities so that is what I am basing it on it would be quite good for me.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Staff
4
Faith B - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 31, 2025
5.0
Grandparent is a resident here
As a granddaughter living far away, it means so much to see my grandma happy and thriving at Grand Villa of Port Charlotte. I love seeing the Facebook posts of all the fun activities like dance parties, shopping outings, and even trips to see the Christmas lights. It is comforting, knowing she’s active, well cared for and truly enjoying herself. Seeing her smile gives our family such peace of mind. I highly recommend.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
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