Truewood by Merrill, Boise
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Boise, ID
Truewood by Merrill, Boise
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Boise, ID
Truewood by Merrill in Boise, ID, is a vibrant senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care options. With 109 apartments including studios, one- and two-bedroom units, and cottages, residents have a variety of choices. The community is nestled in well-maintained grounds and near beautiful parks and city attractions. Residents can enjoy a full calendar of activities, such as visits from school choirs and fun events like soup cook-offs with the Boise Fire Department, ensuring there’s always something to look forward to.
The community prioritizes the health and happiness of their residents, making them the heart of the community. They offer a range of amenities and programs, including beautifully furnished common areas, a whirlpool spa, walking paths, landscaped gardens, a library, and a beauty salon. Residents benefit from 24-hour assistance, chef-prepared meals, on-site maintenance, weekly housekeeping, and on-site RNs/LPNs for wellness.
124-bed community Rank #8 / 114Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 114 homes we track in Idaho for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Idaho 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 Idaho 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
14 years in operation Rank #56 / 117Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 117 homes we track in Idaho for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Idaho 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 Idaho 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #97 / 190Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 97th out of 190 homes we track in Idaho for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Idaho 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 Idaho 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
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 18, 2012
License NumberRC-1024
Truewood by Merrill, Boise is legally operated by The Merrill Group, Inc., and administered by Redwine Summer.
OwnerThe Merrill Group, Inc
Secured Beds
24 units
Total beds
124 units
Fax208-375-1316
Inspection History
In Idaho, the Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Facility Standards is the state agency tasked with inspecting and licensing assisted living and nursing home facilities.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
59 deficiencies
8 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Idaho state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Idaho state average
Overall vs. ID average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Idaho average:
• Total deficiencies (146% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (146% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ID Average | vs. ID Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 59 | 24 | This facility has 146% more total deficiencies than a typical Idaho assisted living residence (59 vs. ID avg 24).↑ 146% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | ID Average | vs. ID Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 8 | 4 | This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the Idaho average (8 vs. ID avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Cottage / Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
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4.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Boise's city center to Truewood by Merrill, Boise's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the ID Dept. of Health & Welfare (DHW), 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.
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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over 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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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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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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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
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Count of fire and life-safety inspections reported by the state. Focuses on building safety systems, egress, and related code compliance.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Arbor Village at Hillcrest | AL IL RC | Boise (Boise Bench) | 152
Facility
152
ID AVG
69
Rank
#2 / 114 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
ID AVG
41
Rank
#19 / 190 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | 41
Facility
41
ID AVG
15
Rank
#5 / 117 | A+ | Corrie Jason | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
ID AVG
1
Rank
#1 / 90 | 1
Facility
1
ID AVG
1.6
Rank
#14 / 69 | 2
Facility
2
ID AVG
3.9
Rank
#17 / 90 | 54
Facility
54
ID AVG
24
Rank
#79 / 86 | 27.0
Facility
27.0
ID AVG
6.0
Rank
#85 / 86 |
| Truewood by Merrill, Boise | AL IL MC | Boise (West Boise) | 124
Facility
124
ID AVG
69
Rank
#8 / 114 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
ID AVG
41
Rank
#97 / 190 | Cottage / Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
ID AVG
15
Rank
#56 / 117 | - | Redwine Summer | The Merrill Group, Inc | 8 | 4
Facility
4
ID AVG
1
Rank
#85 / 90 | 1
Facility
1
ID AVG
1.6
Rank
#14 / 69 | 7
Facility
7
ID AVG
3.9
Rank
#79 / 90 | 59
Facility
59
ID AVG
24
Rank
#81 / 86 | 7.4
Facility
7.4
ID AVG
6.0
Rank
#67 / 86 |
| Brookdale Boise Parkcenter | AL | Boise (Southeast Boise) | 100
Facility
100
ID AVG
69
Rank
#25 / 114 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
ID AVG
41
Rank
#48 / 190 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 25
Facility
25
ID AVG
15
Rank
#20 / 117 | - | Dyer Brandy | Febc-Alt Investors, LLC | 12 | 6
Facility
6
ID AVG
1
Rank
#89 / 90 | 4
Facility
4
ID AVG
1.6
Rank
#63 / 69 | 9
Facility
9
ID AVG
3.9
Rank
#89 / 90 | 44
Facility
44
ID AVG
24
Rank
#69 / 86 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
ID AVG
6.0
Rank
#31 / 86 |
| Grace Independent and Assisted Living | AL IL MC | Boise | 95
Facility
95
ID AVG
69
Rank
#34 / 114 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
ID AVG
41
Rank
#112 / 190 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 21
Facility
21
ID AVG
15
Rank
#31 / 117 | A+ | Cardenas Shantel | Grace At State Street, LLC | 7 | 3
Facility
3
ID AVG
1
Rank
#78 / 90 | 2
Facility
2
ID AVG
1.6
Rank
#37 / 69 | 3
Facility
3
ID AVG
3.9
Rank
#27 / 90 | 9
Facility
9
ID AVG
24
Rank
#20 / 86 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
ID AVG
6.0
Rank
#7 / 86 |
| Grace Assisted Living – Grace Boise Englefield | AL HOS IL MC | Boise (Boise Bench) | 92
Facility
92
ID AVG
69
Rank
#35 / 114 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
ID AVG
41
Rank
#147 / 190 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | 28
Facility
28
ID AVG
15
Rank
#15 / 117 | A+ | Bahr Erica | Grace At Englefield Green, LLC | 7 | 4
Facility
4
ID AVG
1
Rank
#85 / 90 | 1
Facility
1
ID AVG
1.6
Rank
#14 / 69 | 3
Facility
3
ID AVG
3.9
Rank
#27 / 90 | 14
Facility
14
ID AVG
24
Rank
#31 / 86 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
ID AVG
6.0
Rank
#13 / 86 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Idaho
Truewood by Merrill, Boise is located in Boise, Idaho.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Truewood by Merrill, Boise
What neighborhood is Truewood by Merrill, Boise in?
Truewood by Merrill, Boise is in the West Boise neighborhood of Boise.
Who is the owner of Truewood by Merrill, Boise?
Truewood by Merrill, Boise is legally operated by The Merrill Group, Inc., and administered by Redwine Summer.
Is Truewood by Merrill, Boise in a walkable area?
Truewood by Merrill, Boise has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Truewood by Merrill, Boise?
According to ID state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Boise's license number is RC-1024.
How long has Truewood by Merrill, Boise been in business?
Truewood by Merrill, Boise has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Truewood by Merrill, Boise?
Yes, Truewood by Merrill, Boise allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Truewood by Merrill, Boise?
Redwine Summer is the administrator of Truewood by Merrill, Boise.
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