Truewood by Merrill, Pinole

Truewood by Merrill, Pinole

Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Pinole

Truewood by Merrill, Pinole offers independent living in Pinole, CA, with private living and community services rather than daily care. That makes it potentially suitable for someone who does not need daily assistance. Housing includes studios, apartments with one bedroom, and apartments with two bedrooms, so residents can choose between a single room and a larger apartment setting.

Pets are allowed, which means residents may keep a pet in the community. A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain destinations independently.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #296 / 638Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 296th out of 638 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.
64 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$2,995/Month

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staff

Additional Services

2 services
TransportationListed as: Transportation options
Maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Garden
Courtyard
Emergency Call System

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Sizes
390 sq. ft 418 sq. ft 550 sq. ft 819 sq. ft 857 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pinole's city center to Truewood by Merrill, Pinole's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.94 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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).
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.
Reata Glen
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Mission Viejo
840
Facility 840
CA AVG 168
Rank #2 / 409
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 59
Rank #635 / 638
10
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 391
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 15
Rank #173 / 402
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #111 / 361
B-Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Glen at Scripps Ranch
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
684
Facility 684
CA AVG 168
Rank #6 / 409
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 59
Rank #608 / 638
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #31 / 391
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 15
Rank #173 / 402
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #107 / 361
A+Glen At Scripps Ranch Ccrc LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
San Francisco Towers
IL
AL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 168
Rank #29 / 409
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 59
Rank #2 / 638
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #111 / 391
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 15
Rank #66 / 402
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #1 / 361
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Watermark at Napa Valley
IL
AL
MC
Napa
240
Facility 240
CA AVG 168
Rank #64 / 409
No
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 59
Rank #415 / 638
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #41 / 391
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 15
Rank #66 / 402
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #134 / 361
A+4055 Solano Ave Opco LLC And Atsc II LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Truewood by Merrill, Pinole
IL
Pinole-Yes
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 59
Rank #296 / 638
------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

Frequently Asked Questions about Truewood by Merrill, Pinole

Is Truewood by Merrill, Pinole in a walkable area?

Truewood by Merrill, Pinole has a walk score of 64. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Truewood by Merrill, Pinole?

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

How much does Truewood by Merrill, Pinole cost per month?

Pricing at Truewood by Merrill, Pinole starts at $2,995 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Truewood by Merrill, Pinole?

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

What levels of care does Truewood by Merrill, Pinole provide?

Truewood by Merrill, Pinole offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Truewood by Merrill, Pinole?

Truewood by Merrill, Pinole is located at 2621 Appian Way, Pinole, CA 94564.

What is the phone number of Truewood by Merrill, Pinole?

(510) 662-9871 will put you in contact with the team at Truewood by Merrill, Pinole.

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