Enjoy the scenic views of E Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ, with the distinguished senior living community of Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features a wide range of cozy and sophisticated studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for seniors to have a relaxing and safe retirement. Enjoy every moment of your best years with top-tier care and support from a kind and well-trained team available around the clock.
Learn something new and lead a meaningful life with the bright and friendly community of Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale. Focusing on residents’ interests and strengths, the community orchestrates enjoyable activities and exciting programs. Anticipate mealtimes any time you prefer with well-balanced meals awaiting to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale is a haven for seniors to spend their golden years doing what they love with its fabulous amenities and luxurious campus.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
137Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Rank #24 / 534Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 24th out of 534 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona 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 Arizona 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.In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Enforcement actions
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 1 | 6 | This facility has had 83% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (1 vs. AZ avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 83% fewer |
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 280 / 398 / 451 / 705 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
6.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Scottsdale's city center to Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.46 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center)
Add your location
Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), 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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
|
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.
|
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
|
Number of years the company has been in operation.
|
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
|
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.
|
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
|
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
|
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
|
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.
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atria Park of Sierra Pointe | AL IL RC | Scottsdale (Sierra Pointe) | 250
Facility
250
AZ AVG
47
Rank
#4 / 448 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
AZ AVG
35
Rank
#17 / 534 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#136 / 450 | B- | Stephani M Acuna | 1 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#167 / 435 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#79 / 432 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#139 / 432 |
| ACOYA Shea by Cogir | AL HOS IL MC | Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale) | 220
Facility
220
AZ AVG
47
Rank
#8 / 448 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
AZ AVG
35
Rank
#13 / 534 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#369 / 450 | - | Tracy L Colburn | 2 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#250 / 435 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#79 / 432 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#96 / 432 |
| Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale | AL IL MC | Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale) | 137 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
AZ AVG
35
Rank
#24 / 534 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale | AL IL RC | Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale) | 137
Facility
137
AZ AVG
47
Rank
#42 / 448 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
35
Rank
#65 / 534 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#25 / 450 | A+ | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 435 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 432 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 432 |
| The Springs of Scottsdale | AL IL | Scottsdale (South Scottsdale) | 56
Facility
56
AZ AVG
47
Rank
#145 / 448 | No |
63
Facility
63
AZ AVG
35
Rank
#58 / 534 | Studio / 1 Bed | 21
Facility
21
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#61 / 450 | A+ | Terri L Stapleton | 4 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#167 / 435 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#79 / 432 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#83 / 432 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AZ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.
Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale is in the Central Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale.
Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale is legally operated by Vop Ranch Estates Scottsdale, LLC.
Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to AZ state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale's license number is AL13347C.
According to AZ state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale's license expires on March 24, 2027.
Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes, Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale allows residents to bring their pets.
Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area
Assisted Living Explorer
Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now
The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It
Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance
