Truewood by Merrill, Pinole
Enjoy a glorious retirement with the one-of-a-kind senior living community of Truewood by Merrill, Pinole located in the quiet residential area of Appian Way, Pinole, CA, specializing in independent living. Surround yourself with beautifully designed and elegant accommodations to maximize comfort and security. The community aims to provide the highest quality of care and assistance for seniors to gain meaningful experiences.
As an award-winning community, Truewood by Merrill, Pinole continues to provide a warm and welcoming environment for seniors to cherish every moment of their best years. Participate in exciting activities and enjoyable programs to maintain an actively engaged lifestyle. With healthy and tasty meals available throughout the day, residents can rest assured of satisfying dietary needs. Truewood by Merrill, Pinole is a welcoming abode for seniors to spend their golden years doing what they love.
Community insights.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 390 / 418 / 550 / 819 / 857 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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1.4 miles from city center
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.
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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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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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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| Regents Point | IL AL MC NH SNF | Irvine (University Town Center) | 399
Facility
399
CA AVG
167
Rank
#26 / 412 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
CA AVG
59
Rank
#240 / 641 | 19 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#154 / 394 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#118 / 401 | 44
Facility
44
CA AVG
15
Rank
#11 / 405 |
82.0%
Facility
82.0%
CA AVG
71.6%
Rank
#104 / 363 | A+ | Humangood & Humangood Socal | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| San Francisco Towers | IL AL MC | San Francisco (Cathedral Hill) | 350
Facility
350
CA AVG
167
Rank
#29 / 412 | Yes |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
59
Rank
#2 / 641 | 13 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#112 / 394 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 401 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
15
Rank
#66 / 405 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
71.6%
Rank
#1 / 363 | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Piedmont Gardens | IL AL MC NH SNF | Oakland | 321
Facility
321
CA AVG
167
Rank
#37 / 412 | Yes |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
59
Rank
#2 / 641 | 20 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#88 / 394 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 401 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
15
Rank
#35 / 405 |
77.3%
Facility
77.3%
CA AVG
71.6%
Rank
#136 / 363 | - | Humangood & Humangood Norcal | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | IL AL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
167
Rank
#106 / 412 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
59
Rank
#134 / 641 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#41 / 394 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#118 / 401 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
15
Rank
#12 / 405 |
72.6%
Facility
72.6%
CA AVG
71.6%
Rank
#186 / 363 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Truewood by Merrill, Pinole | IL | Pinole | - | Yes |
64
Facility
64
CA AVG
59
Rank
#298 / 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
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.
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.
Does Truewood by Merrill, Pinole provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Truewood by Merrill, Pinole is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.




