Truewood by Merrill, Modesto
Truewood by Merrill, Modesto is an independent living community in Modesto, CA, with a starting price of $2,700 per month. Independent living gives residents a private home with community services but no daily care. The community may be a good fit for someone who wants private living without daily care and wants to bring a pet.
Housing includes studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private living space, while the larger layouts include one or two bedrooms. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet to the community.
Gardens and a courtyard provide outdoor spaces, and the fitness area gives residents a place to exercise on site. A Walk Score of 78 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Merrill Gardens owns the community.
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3.8 miles from city center
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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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
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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.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| The Park at Modesto | IL | Modesto | 225
Facility
225
CA AVG
159
Rank
#71 / 450 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
CA AVG
59
Rank
#600 / 634 | 54 | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
6
Rank
#389 / 432 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
3
Rank
#397 / 439 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
15
Rank
#320 / 444 |
82.2%
Facility
82.2%
CA AVG
72.5%
Rank
#121 / 396 | Wm Milpitas Mgr LP, Gp Of Milpitas Phase I Ops LP | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Casa De Modesto | IL AL MC NH SNF | Modesto | 160
Facility
160
CA AVG
159
Rank
#159 / 450 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
CA AVG
59
Rank
#333 / 634 | 8 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
6
Rank
#115 / 432 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 439 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
15
Rank
#401 / 444 |
55.0%
Facility
55.0%
CA AVG
72.5%
Rank
#331 / 396 | Noble Healthcare At Home Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Bethel Retirement Community | IL AL HOS MC | Modesto | 125
Facility
125
CA AVG
159
Rank
#251 / 450 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
CA AVG
59
Rank
#304 / 634 | 26 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
6
Rank
#216 / 432 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#314 / 439 | 37
Facility
37
CA AVG
15
Rank
#24 / 444 |
92.0%
Facility
92.0%
CA AVG
72.5%
Rank
#44 / 396 | Tm Concare LLC And Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Truewood by Merrill, Modesto | IL | Modesto | - | Yes |
78
Facility
78
CA AVG
59
Rank
#167 / 634 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Tower Park | IL | Modesto | - | Yes |
93
Facility
93
CA AVG
59
Rank
#41 / 634 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed |
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California
Truewood by Merrill, Modesto is located in Modesto, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Truewood by Merrill, Modesto
Is Truewood by Merrill, Modesto in a walkable area?
Truewood by Merrill, Modesto has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are pets allowed at Truewood by Merrill, Modesto?
Yes, Truewood by Merrill, Modesto allows residents to bring their pets.
How much does Truewood by Merrill, Modesto cost per month?
Pricing at Truewood by Merrill, Modesto starts at $2,700 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
Are there photos of Truewood by Merrill, Modesto?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Truewood by Merrill, Modesto in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Truewood by Merrill, Modesto provide?
Truewood by Merrill, Modesto offers Independent Living.
What is the address of Truewood by Merrill, Modesto?
Truewood by Merrill, Modesto is located at 3420 Shawnee Dr, Modesto, CA 95350.
What is the phone number of Truewood by Merrill, Modesto?
(209) 458-6645 will put you in contact with the team at Truewood by Merrill, Modesto.




