Truewood by Merrill, West Covina

Truewood by Merrill, West Covina

Overview of Truewood by Merrill, West Covina

Achieve your greatest potential with the esteemed senior living community of Truewood by Merrill, West Covina settled in the idyllic lands of E Holt Avenue, West Covina, CA, specializing in independent living. The community features elegant and spacious accommodations in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, promising the utmost comfort and safety. Spend your golden years leading a meaningful life with extra hands from a competent and highly trained team available around the clock.

Discover new interests and relive old interests with fun activities and engaging programs catering to seniors’ enjoyment and wellness. Dedicated to enhancing seniors’ well-being, the community serves healthy and tasty meals to meet nutritional requirements and preferences. Truewood by Merrill, West Covina is great for seniors looking to live their retirement doing what they love in its cozy and inviting spaces.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 28 / 100 Rank #1747 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1747th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California 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 California 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.

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 482 / 532 / 840 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Truewood by Merrill, West Covina

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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from West Covina's city center to Truewood by Merrill, West Covina's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 103
Rank #16 / 1,645
No 45
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #213 / 1,474
14
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 1,505
84.0% Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
Oak Tree Lodge of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 103
Rank #16 / 1,645
No 53
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #213 / 1,474
14
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 1,505
84.0% Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
Merrill Gardens at West Covina
IL
AL
MC
West Covina (Walnut Valley)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #341 / 1,645
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 59
Rank #529 / 2,057
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #350 / 1,474
14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,017 / 1,505
70.0% Shi-III Mg Dev Gp, LLC And Merrill Gardens, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Covina
IL
AL
RC
Covina
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 103
Rank #843 / 1,645
Yes
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 59
Rank #249 / 2,057
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #462 / 1,474
21
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #919 / 1,387
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 13
Rank #62 / 1,505
70.0% Wg Covina Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Truewood by Merrill, West Covina
IL
West Covina-Yes
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 59
Rank #1,747 / 2,057
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

Truewood by Merrill, West Covina is located in West Covina, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Truewood by Merrill, West Covina

Is Truewood by Merrill, West Covina in a walkable area?

Truewood by Merrill, West Covina has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Truewood by Merrill, West Covina?

Yes, Truewood by Merrill, West Covina allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Truewood by Merrill, West Covina?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Truewood by Merrill, West Covina in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Truewood by Merrill, West Covina?

Truewood by Merrill, West Covina is located at 3601 E Holt Ave, West Covina, CA 91791.

What is the phone number of Truewood by Merrill, West Covina?

(626) 257-2221 will put you in contact with the team at Truewood by Merrill, West Covina.

Does Truewood by Merrill, West Covina provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Truewood by Merrill, West Covina is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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