Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Georgetown, TX
Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Georgetown, TX
Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown
Operated by Merrill Gardens LLC, Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown is a 156-bed assisted living and memory care community in the Sun City, Texas neighborhood of Georgetown. Carissa Fawley serves as the administrator. The two-story community has studio and one-bedroom residences. It has been serving residents for 12 years.
The memory care program follows a Montessori-inspired approach that creates a familiar daily routine instead of a rigid schedule. The community includes 42 dedicated memory care units and holds an Alzheimer’s certification. Residents can transition between assisted living and memory care without moving to another community if their care needs change.
Residents have access to multiple dining areas, community rooms, outdoor patios, and a library. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programs are also available. The community welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal. Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown received Argentum’s 2023 Best of the Best Award for its amenities and services.
The area has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, so most errands and outings require a car. Families may want to consider this when planning visits or deciding whether a resident should keep a vehicle.
State inspections focused mainly on life safety systems, including fire alarm maintenance and testing, smoke detector inspections, sprinkler system compliance, and having a written fire alarm maintenance contract. Previous problems in these areas had been addressed prior to the community’s most recent inspection on record.
156-bed community Rank #54 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 972 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
12 years in operation Rank #352 / 585Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 352nd out of 585 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 8 / 100 Rank #1257 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1257th out of 1389 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeType B
ExpirationOctober 2, 2026
CountyWilliamson
License Number308282
Year Opened8/21/2013
Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown is legally operated by Merrill Gardens L.l.c., and administered by Carissa Fawley.
OwnerMerrill Gardens LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)
Alzheimer's Units
42 units
Total beds
156 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Administrator Emaillicensing@merrillgardens.com
Alzheimer's Certification
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.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
8 citations
2 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Since 2025 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (33% above)
• Life safety citations (17% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Health citations (50% below)
• Total citations (33% above)
• Life safety citations (17% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Health citations (50% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 6 | This facility has 33% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (8 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 33% worse |
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Health citations
Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 7 | 6 | This facility has 17% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (7 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 17% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 2 | 1 | This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- December 13, 2022 inspection found 7 life safety deficiencies including fire alarm system maintenance, smoke detector testing, and sprinkler system noncompliance with NFPA 13 standards.
- Prior 2019 life safety inspections cited multiple fire safety and building compliance issues, all of which were corrected before the 2022 inspection.
- Deficiencies included failure to provide emergency power for exit signs and lack of a required written contract for fire alarm system inspections and maintenance.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 310 - 315 / 330 / 460 / 420 - 500 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown
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156
TX AVG
79
Rank
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TX AVG
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| Brookdale Georgetown | AL MC | Georgetown (East University Avenue) | 54
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TX AVG
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| The Wesleyan at Scenic | AL IL MC | Georgetown (Williams Drive) | - | Yes |
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TX AVG
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TX AVG
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Financial Assistance for
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Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown is located in Georgetown, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown
What neighborhood is Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown in?
Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown is in the Sun City Texas neighborhood of Georgetown.
Who is the owner of Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown?
Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown is legally operated by Merrill Gardens L.l.c., and administered by Carissa Fawley.
Is Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown in a walkable area?
Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown?
According to TX state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown's license number is 308282.
When does Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown's license expire?
According to TX state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown's license expires on October 2, 2026.
How long has Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown been in business?
Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown?
Yes, Truewood by Merrill, Georgetown allows residents to bring their pets.
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