Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Port Charlotte, FL

Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Port Charlotte, FL

Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte is a senior living community that offers a range of comforts and amenities to its residents. The community provides assisted living services, catering to the needs of adults aged 55 and over. Located just 40 minutes from Fort Myers and close to the Port Charlotte Town Center, Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte offers residents numerous opportunities to connect with others, explore their interests, and pursue a healthy lifestyle. The community features a variety of amenities, including common areas with TVs, a gym, in-house religious services, a community dining area, game nights, and outdoor patios and gardens.

Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans, including studio apartments and semi-private rooms. The community provides scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and weekly housekeeping services. Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte also offers a Truewood Dining Program, which provides fresh and healthy meals prepared by the culinary team, catering to residents’ schedules. With its focus on superior care and life enrichment activities, Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte aims to help its residents live life to the fullest within a comfortable and supportive environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #142 / 567Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 142nd out of 567 assisted living communities we track in Florida for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Florida facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
6 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #292 / 1001Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 292nd out of 1,001 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
54 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

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Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Port Charlotte's city center to Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.2 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital)

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Vick Street Manor
AL
RC
Port Charlotte
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 85
Rank #214 / 890
Yes-Best Care Senior Living At Port Charlotte LLC50
38%
Facility 38%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #584 / 853
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 33
Rank #728 / 853
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #469 / 853
For-Profit$34,450Katie Wadsworth-A+
Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center
AL
IL
MC
Port Charlotte
114
Facility 114
FL AVG 85
Rank #270 / 890
No
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 40
Rank #384 / 1,001
Hallowstone Charlotte Operating LLC53
38%
Facility 38%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #584 / 853
48
Facility 48
FL AVG 33
Rank #735 / 853
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #469 / 853
For-Profit$2,750Jennifer KennamerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedB-
Lexington Manor at Port Charlotte
AL
IL
RC
Port Charlotte
110
Facility 110
FL AVG 85
Rank #285 / 890
Yes
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 40
Rank #741 / 1,001
Port Charlotte Fl Slc Tenant LLC25
12%
Facility 12%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #85 / 853
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 33
Rank #195 / 853
0.3
Facility 0.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #114 / 853
For-Profit$1,000Noelle Laponte WigginStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale Port Charlotte
AL
Port Charlotte
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 85
Rank #550 / 890
Yes
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 40
Rank #539 / 1,001
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc32
38%
Facility 38%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #584 / 853
31
Facility 31
FL AVG 33
Rank #620 / 853
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #533 / 853
For-Profit$9,000Tammy J Tolley-HuntSuiteA+
Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte
AL
ADC
IL
MC
RC
Port Charlotte-No
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 40
Rank #292 / 1,001
--------Studio / 1 BedA+

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other FL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte is located in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte

Is Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte in a walkable area?

Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte has a walk score of 54. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

How long has Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte been in business?

Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte?

No, Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte provide?

Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte offers Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.

What is the address of Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte?

Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte is located at 2500 Aaron St, Port Charlotte, FL 33952.

What is the phone number of Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte?

(941) 336-5975 will put you in contact with the team at Truewood by Merrill, Port Charlotte.

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