Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden

Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden

Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden

Truewood by Merrill Gardens, Fig Garden, prides itself on having a comfortable environment where residents can do as they please and enjoy the experience in the community. The senior living home promotes a kind of service that is flexible to the needs of any resident. boasts a vibrant lifestyle found through the youthful energy enhanced by the residents. Truewood encourages residents to live a little more enriching during their golden years, making them one of the top-ranked senior living communities in the Fresno area. 

Truewood also caters to the essential amenities and services available to residents, such as housekeeping and transportation services, dining areas and lounge areas, and a courtyard– to name a few of what they offer. Their private apartments are well maintained and kept by their housekeeping and linen service. Community amenities include shared courtyards, outdoor parkways, and recreational areas that encourage engagement among seniors. 

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #446 / 641Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 446th out of 641 independent living communities we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California 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 independent living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Independent 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.
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden

1 Bedroom
Studio
2 bedroom

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Address 6.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fresno's city center to Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 167
Rank #8 / 412
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 59
Rank #367 / 641
20
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 394
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #185 / 401
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 15
Rank #42 / 405
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #291 / 363
A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
Fairwinds – Woodwark Park
IL
AL
Fresno
270
Facility 270
CA AVG 167
Rank #50 / 412
Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 59
Rank #307 / 641
25
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #211 / 394
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #303 / 401
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 15
Rank #103 / 405
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #32 / 363
A+Fresn LLC And Leisure Care LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westmont of Fresno
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fresno
155
Facility 155
CA AVG 167
Rank #168 / 412
Yes
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 59
Rank #493 / 641
59
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #381 / 394
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #368 / 401
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 15
Rank #111 / 405
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #85 / 363
A+Westmont Mgr Gp LLC, Gp Of Fresno Ops And Westmont LvngStudio / 1 Bed
The Windham by Cogir
IL
AL
Fresno
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 167
Rank #322 / 412
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 59
Rank #417 / 641
17
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 394
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #303 / 401
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 15
Rank #243 / 405
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #58 / 363
-Cadence Sl Windham Frsno LLC And Cap Ix-Windham LLCStudio / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden
IL
Fresno-Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 59
Rank #446 / 641
-------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden is located in Fresno, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden

Is Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden in a walkable area?

Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden has a walk score of 47. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden?

Yes, Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden allows residents to bring their pets.

How much does Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden cost per month?

Pricing at Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden starts at $2,850 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden?

Yes — there are 10 photos of Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden provide?

Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden?

Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden is located at 6035 N Marks Ave, Fresno, CA 93711.

What is the phone number of Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden?

(559) 321-2369 will put you in contact with the team at Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden.

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