Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Port Charlotte, FL
Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Port Charlotte, FL
Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center accepts Medicaid.
Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center
Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center is a senior living community in Port Charlotte, Florida, offering a range of 24-hour services tailored to help residents stay comfortable and feel safe. The community is located in a coastal town with a warm Floridian climate year-round, providing a rejuvenating lifestyle with a variety of on-site amenities and activities.
The community’s dining program, accredited by the American Culinary Federation and coordinated by highly trained chefs, offers residents a restaurant-style dining experience in the community dining room. Accommodations include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, equipped with individually controlled thermostats, emergency call systems, and kitchenettes for assisted living residences. Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center provides a supportive senior living environment that promotes independence and vitality. The community offers a variety of on-site medical services, including dental, podiatry, and optometry, as well as assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility. Residents can also enjoy a range of recreational and educational activities, including arts and crafts, literary programs, and horticultural activities, as well as transportation services and a beautiful garden.
114-bed community Rank #353 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 353rd out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida 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 Florida 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.
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #591 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 591st out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida 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 Florida 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.
BBB Rating: B- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceFebruary 10, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 2, 2028
CountyCharlotte
License Number9249
Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center is legally operated by Mg Port Charlotte Ii Subtenant LLC, and administered by Jennifer Kennamer.
Management CompanyMERRILL GARDENS L.L.C.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
114 units
Total beds
114 units
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
3vs 5 avg↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
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$2.8kvs $11.6k↓ 76% lower than FL avg
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. FL average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (80% above)
• Inspections with citations (144% above)
• Inspection citation rate (24% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (14% below)
• Total citations (80% above)
• Inspections with citations (144% above)
• Inspection citation rate (24% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (14% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 63 | 35 | This facility has 80% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (63 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 80% worse Rank #789 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 789th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.4 | This facility has 14% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 14% better Rank #441 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 54 | 26 | This facility has had 108% more total inspections than the Florida average (54 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 108% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 39 | 16 | This facility has 144% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (39 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 144% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 72% | 58% | This facility has 14 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (72% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 14% worse Rank #709 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 709th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
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0.5 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), 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.
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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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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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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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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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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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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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| Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center | AL IL MC | Port Charlotte | 114
Facility
114
FL AVG
88
Rank
#353 / 1,058 | No |
46
Facility
46
FL AVG
42
Rank
#591 / 1,427 | Mg Port Charlotte II Subtenant LLC | 54 | 72%
Facility
72%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#709 / 906 | 63
Facility
63
FL AVG
33
Rank
#789 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $2,750 | Jennifer Kennamer | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | B- |
| Lexington Manor at Port Charlotte | AL IL RC | Port Charlotte | 110
Facility
110
FL AVG
88
Rank
#369 / 1,058 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,085 / 1,427 | Port Charlotte Fl Slc Tenant LLC | 23 | 26%
Facility
26%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#102 / 906 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Noelle Laponte Wiggin | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Vick Street Manor | AL RC | Port Charlotte | 87
Facility
87
FL AVG
88
Rank
#545 / 1,058 | Yes | - | Best Care Senior Living At Port Charlotte LLC | 54 | 70%
Facility
70%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#674 / 906 | 58
Facility
58
FL AVG
33
Rank
#760 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $34,450 | Katie Wadsworth | - | A+ |
| Brookdale Port Charlotte | AL | Port Charlotte | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
88
Rank
#681 / 1,058 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
FL AVG
42
Rank
#818 / 1,427 | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc | 33 | 64%
Facility
64%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#564 / 906 | 43
Facility
43
FL AVG
33
Rank
#645 / 906 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#540 / 906 | For-Profit | $9,000 | Tammy J Tolley-Hunt | Suite | A+ |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center is located in Port Charlotte, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center
Who is the owner of Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center?
Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center is legally operated by Mg Port Charlotte Ii Subtenant LLC, and administered by Jennifer Kennamer.
Is Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center in a walkable area?
Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center has a walk score of 46. 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, Charlotte Center?
According to FL state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center's license number is 9249.
When does Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center's license expires on September 2, 2028.
Are pets allowed at Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center?
No, Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center has a no-pet policy.
Does Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center is registered as a for-profit in FL.
Who is the administrator of Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center?
Jennifer Kennamer is the administrator of Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center.
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