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.
90-bed community Rank #419 / 988Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 419th out of 988 homes in Texas. 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.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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
12 years in operation Rank #369 / 583Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 369th out of 583 homes in Texas. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 70 / 100 Rank #138 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 1391 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeType B
StatusLicensed
ExpirationOctober 2, 2026
CountyTarrant
License Number308217
Year Opened8/22/2013
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)
Alzheimer's Units
26 units
Total beds
90 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.
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.
Overall vs. TX average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (100% above)
• Life safety citations (83% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Health citations (50% below)
• Total citations (100% above)
• Life safety citations (83% 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.
| 12 | 6 | This facility has 100% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (12 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 100% 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.
| 11 | 6 | This facility has 83% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (11 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 83% 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.
- Truewood by Merrill, Keller underwent a comprehensive inspection on March 29, 2022, resulting in 12 state standard violations. The majority of these deficiencies fell under the Life Safety Code, with issues related to fire safety and building maintenance being prominent concerns. Specifically, the facility was cited for failing to test and maintain an emergency generator, ensure proper electrical system compliance, provide adequate illumination levels, inspect and maintain smoke detectors and fire sprinkler systems, and meet stairway egress requirements. Additionally, there were deficiencies in emergency preparedness planning, risk assessment documentation, and locking device installation. No Health Code violations were listed during this inspection. The facility had a correction period ranging from April 14 to May 12, 2022, to address these issues. No enforcement actions were found.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 378 / 425 / 434 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Truewood by Merrill, Keller
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0.8 miles from city center
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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The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
| Truewood by Merrill, Keller | AL MC | Keller (200) | 90
Facility
90
TX AVG
80
Rank
#419 / 988 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
TX AVG
41
Rank
#138 / 1391 | 12
Facility
12
TX AVG
22
Rank
#369 / 583 | - | Merrill Gardens L.l.c | 12
Facility
12
TX AVG
6
Rank
#733 / 834 | 1 | 11 | Studio / Suite |
| Whitley Place | AL MC | Keller (Whitley Road) | 65
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TX AVG
80
Rank
#558 / 988 | Yes |
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TX AVG
41
Rank
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TX AVG
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Rank
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TX AVG
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Rank
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| Mustang Creek Estates of Keller | AL MC | Keller | 15
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TX AVG
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Rank
#880 / 988 | Yes |
5
Facility
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TX AVG
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Rank
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20
TX AVG
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Rank
#238 / 583 | A+ | Mce II Op Co LLC | 10
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TX AVG
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Rank
#700 / 834 | 1 | 9 | Private Rooms / Shared Rooms |
| Hillside Assisted Living | AL | Keller | 10
Facility
10
TX AVG
80
Rank
#914 / 988 | No |
38
Facility
38
TX AVG
41
Rank
#784 / 1391 | 6
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6
TX AVG
22
Rank
#514 / 583 | - | Tpdc Enterprise LLC | 23
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TX AVG
6
Rank
#822 / 834 | 1 | 22 | Private Rooms |
Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about Truewood by Merrill, Keller
What neighborhood is Truewood by Merrill, Keller in?
Truewood by Merrill, Keller is in the 200 neighborhood of 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.
Who is the administrator of Truewood by Merrill, Keller?
Cheryl Metzger is the administrator of Truewood by Merrill, Keller.
How many beds does Truewood by Merrill, Keller have?
Truewood by Merrill, Keller has 90 beds.
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