Truewood by Merrill, Keller
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Keller, TX

Truewood by Merrill, Keller

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Keller, TX

Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Keller

Nestled in the beautiful town of Keller, Texas, Truewood by Merrill, Keller offers a warm and inviting lodge-style senior living community with resort-style accommodations and exceptional, innovative care. The community is specifically designed to fit the needs and desires of its residents.

Truewood by Merrill, Keller features 77 apartments with options ranging from assisted living to memory care. Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans, from cozy Lodge Suites to stunning Deluxe Suites, to find the perfect fit for their needs. The community provides a diverse range of amenities aimed at helping residents choose how they want to spend their days, promoting an active and fulfilling lifestyle. With outstanding services and impeccable amenities, Truewood by Merrill, Keller is committed to creating a specially designed environment that caters to the unique requirements of its residents. The community’s warm and inviting atmosphere, combined with its exceptional and innovative care, makes it an ideal choice for seniors seeking a resort-style senior living experience in the Keller area.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 90 Rank #397 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 397th out of 980 homes we track in Texas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas 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 Texas 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. Rank #357 / 587Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th out of 587 homes we track in Texas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas 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.
12 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #138 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 1,345 homes we track in Texas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Texas 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 Texas 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.
70 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
ExpirationOctober 2, 2026
CountyTarrant
License Number308217
Year Opened8/22/2013

Ownership & Operating Entity

Truewood by Merrill, Keller is legally operated by Merrill Gardens L.l.c., and administered by Cheryl Metzger.

OwnerMerrill Gardens LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
26 units
Total beds
90 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Administrator Emaillicensing@merrillgardens.com

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

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Inspection History

In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Texas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. TX average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (75% above)
• Health citations (50% above)
• Life safety citations (83% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 148 This facility has 75% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (14 vs. TX avg 8).↑ 75% worse
Health citations Info Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 32 This facility has 50% more health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 50% worse
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 116 This facility has 83% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (11 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 83% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 21 This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 378 / 425 / 434 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite

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Building Type: Two-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Truewood by Merrill, Keller

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Places of interest near Truewood by Merrill, Keller

Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Keller's city center to Truewood by Merrill, Keller's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 7.29 miles to nearest hospital (Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine)

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Compare Assisted Living around Keller

Info below is compiled from the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Truewood by Merrill, Keller
AL
MC
S Keller
90
Facility 90
TX AVG 78
Rank #397 / 980
Yes
70
Facility 70
TX AVG 42
Rank #138 / 1,345
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 21
Rank #357 / 587
Merrill Gardens L.l.c
14
Facility 14
TX AVG 6
Rank #719 / 839
311Studio / Suite
Whitley Place
AL
MC
Keller
65
Facility 65
TX AVG 78
Rank #544 / 980
Yes
34
Facility 34
TX AVG 42
Rank #865 / 1,345
26
Facility 26
TX AVG 21
Rank #152 / 587
Ventas, Inc
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 6
Rank #754 / 839
117Studio / 1 Bed
Mustang Creek Estates of Keller
AL
MC
Keller
15
Facility 15
TX AVG 78
Rank #865 / 980
Yes
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,303 / 1,345
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 21
Rank #464 / 587
Mce II Op Co LLC
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
39Private Rooms / Shared Rooms
Hillside Assisted Living
AL
Keller
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 78
Rank #898 / 980
No
38
Facility 38
TX AVG 42
Rank #784 / 1,345
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 21
Rank #515 / 587
Tpdc Enterprise LLC
36
Facility 36
TX AVG 6
Rank #830 / 839
1422Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Truewood by Merrill, Keller is located in S Keller, Texas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Texas.

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TX

Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+
General Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TX

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+
General TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TX

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
TX

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+
General TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Truewood by Merrill, Keller

Who is the owner of Truewood by Merrill, Keller?

Truewood by Merrill, Keller is legally operated by Merrill Gardens L.l.c., and administered by Cheryl Metzger.

Is Truewood by Merrill, Keller in a walkable area?

Truewood by Merrill, Keller has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Truewood by Merrill, Keller?

According to TX state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Keller's license number is 308217.

When does Truewood by Merrill, Keller's license expire?

According to TX state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Keller's license expires on October 2, 2026.

How long has Truewood by Merrill, Keller been in business?

Truewood by Merrill, Keller has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Truewood by Merrill, Keller?

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

Who is the administrator of Truewood by Merrill, Keller?

Cheryl Metzger is the administrator of Truewood by Merrill, Keller.

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