Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is a premier senior living community in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offering a luxurious and comfortable home for its residents. The community features a red-brick colonial exterior, serene walking paths, and a gorgeous courtyard, providing a tranquil environment for residents to thrive. Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs offers independent living and personal care options to accommodate residents’ varying needs. The independent living option provides the freedom to live life as desired, with team members handling housekeeping, home maintenance, and cooking. The personal care option offers additional assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and scheduled transportation.
The community boasts a variety of amenities, including private mailboxes, community sun porches, and landscaped gardens with courtyards and fountains. Residents can enjoy the library, beauty salon, and large, bright community living rooms. The community also offers a resident-driven calendar with activities such as fitness classes, cooking classes, game nights, and religious services. Residents can choose from spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments, with the option to live alongside a roommate or pet. The community is close to local dining, shopping, and activities, as well as the city’s expansive health campus, ensuring convenient access to medical care. Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is a personal care home that provides residential accommodations, personal service, and social care to the elderly, offering a fulfilling retirement experience.
72-bed community Rank #110 / 265Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 110th out of 265 homes we track in Mississippi for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Mississippi facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #136 / 282Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th out of 282 homes we track in Mississippi for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Mississippi facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
CountyJackson
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is legally operated by MG Ocean Springs.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
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3.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ocean Springs's city center to Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the MS State Dept. of Health (MSDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| Traceway Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Tupelo | 140
Facility
140
MS AVG
70
Rank
#14 / 265 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
MS AVG
37
Rank
#120 / 282 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - |
| Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs | AL | Ocean Springs | 72
Facility
72
MS AVG
70
Rank
#110 / 265 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
MS AVG
37
Rank
#136 / 282 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - |
| Trinity Healthcare Center | AL IL MC NH SNF | Columbus (Downs Subdivision) | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 | No |
52
Facility
52
MS AVG
37
Rank
#70 / 282 | - | - | - | Rachel Whitmire |
| Camellia Estates | AL HOS NH PC SNF | Mccomb | 30
Facility
30
MS AVG
70
Rank
#211 / 265 | No |
61
Facility
61
MS AVG
37
Rank
#30 / 282 | - | - | - | Misty Linder |
| Indywood Personal Care Home | AL | Indianola | 29
Facility
29
MS AVG
70
Rank
#218 / 265 | No |
30
Facility
30
MS AVG
37
Rank
#174 / 282 | Studio | 30
Facility
30
MS AVG
25
Rank
#10 / 28 | A+ | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs
Who is the owner of Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs?
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is legally operated by MG Ocean Springs.
Is Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs in a walkable area?
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs?
Yes, Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs have?
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs has 72 beds.
Are there photos of Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs?
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is located at 1260 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.
What is the phone number of Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs?
(228) 382-3234 will put you in contact with the team at Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs.
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