Truewood by Merrill, Modesto
Independent Living · Modesto, CA

Truewood by Merrill, Modesto

Independent Living · Modesto, CA

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #167 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 167th out of 634 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.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$2,700/Month

Additional Services

2 services
TransportationListed as: Transportation options
Maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Garden
Courtyard
Laundry
Fitness Center

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

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Address 3.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Modesto's city center to Truewood by Merrill, Modesto'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. 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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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.
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.
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 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 LPStudio / 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 IncStudio / 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 LLCStudio / 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

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, Modesto is located in Modesto, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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, 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.

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