Truewood by Merrill, First Hill
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Seattle, WA

Truewood by Merrill, First Hill

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Seattle, WA
Truewood by Merrill, First Hill accepts Medicaid.
Truewood by Merrill, First Hill accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Truewood by Merrill, First Hill

Tailor-made for active seniors, Truewood by Merrill is an engaging senior living community that offers a variety of senior living options, including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring 98 apartments, including studios, one, and two bedrooms, the community ensures a comfortable residence with access to a variety of amenities and convenient services. With a dedicated team available to provide assistance and care 24/ 7, residents are guaranteed to receive the support they need, when they need it.

Designed to give residents the independence to live their lives the way they want, the community offers various programs and activities based on residents’ interests, capabilities, and requests. With restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping, on-site maintenance, and transportation services, residents enjoy convenience at its finest. Amenities include a library, salon, meeting spaces, living areas, a patio, and a beautiful courtyard.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 75 Rank #141 / 285Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 141st out of 285 assisted living communities we track in Washington for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #1 / 439Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 1st out of 439 assisted living communities we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington 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 assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted 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.
99 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #203 / 215Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 203rd out of 215 assisted living communities we track in Washington for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 215. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted 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.
45.3% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Washington average: 75.8%
Occupied beds
34 / 75

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
CountyKing
License Number2420

Leadership

ContactConnor, Patrick (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Contact Information

Fax(206) 622-0960

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Inspection History

In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
1 deficiency 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (96% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (90% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 128 This facility has 96% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (1 vs. WA avg 28).↓ 96% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.33.12 This facility has 90% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (0.3 vs. WA avg 3.12).↓ 90% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 49 This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (4 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Apartment / Semi-Private Apartment / Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Truewood by Merrill, First Hill

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Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Seattle's city center to Truewood by Merrill, First Hill's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Seattle

Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), 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. 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. 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.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Seattle (North Queen Anne)
106
Facility 106
WA AVG 79
Rank #61 / 285
Yes
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 50
Rank #86 / 439
-
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #20 / 215
F11
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
21
Facility 21
WA AVG 31
Rank #131 / 262
1.9
Facility 1.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #76 / 262
Aegis Living West Seattle
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Seattle (North Admiral)
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 79
Rank #113 / 285
Yes
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 50
Rank #82 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #96 / 215
F10
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 31
Rank #173 / 262
3.2
Facility 3.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #158 / 262
Aegis Living Ravenna
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Seattle (Maple Leaf)
79
Facility 79
WA AVG 79
Rank #136 / 285
Yes
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 50
Rank #144 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
82.3%
Facility 82.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #83 / 215
F9
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 31
Rank #110 / 262
1.9
Facility 1.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #76 / 262
Truewood by Merrill, First Hill
AL
IL
MC
RC
Seattle
75
Facility 75
WA AVG 79
Rank #141 / 285
Yes
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 50
Rank #1 / 439
Private Apartment / Semi-Private Apartment / Studio / 1 Bed
45.3%
Facility 45.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #203 / 215
-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 262
0.3
Facility 0.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 262
GenCare Lifestyle Seattle at Ballard Landmark
AL
IL
RC
Seattle (Adams)
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 79
Rank #181 / 285
Yes
96
Facility 96
WA AVG 50
Rank #13 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
76.2%
Facility 76.2%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #116 / 215
A+8
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #93 / 262
1.9
Facility 1.9
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #76 / 262

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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

Truewood by Merrill, First Hill is located in Seattle, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Truewood by Merrill, First Hill

Is Truewood by Merrill, First Hill in a walkable area?

Truewood by Merrill, First Hill has a walk score of 99. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Truewood by Merrill, First Hill?

According to WA state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, First Hill's license number is 2420.

When does Truewood by Merrill, First Hill's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, First Hill's license expires on February 28, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Truewood by Merrill, First Hill?

Truewood by Merrill, First Hill's occupancy is 45.3%.

Are pets allowed at Truewood by Merrill, First Hill?

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

How many beds does Truewood by Merrill, First Hill have?

Truewood by Merrill, First Hill has 75 beds.

Has Truewood by Merrill, First Hill had any deficiencies?

Truewood by Merrill, First Hill has had 1 reported deficiency according to records from WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS).

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