3420 Shawnee Dr, Modesto, CA 95350
Toni
Loved one of resident/client
Our family's experience at Truewood
The staff is great. The monthly rate is affordable for my cousin. That was the main reason for her leaving the other facility. She has made friends and is happy at Truewood. She likes doing craft projects and is looking forward to making a fall wreath. The fact that there is only 1 elevator and it's slow is not so great. The residents seem to handle the issue. I usually take the stairs.
Read all reviewsTruewood by Merrill, Modesto
Stately, Spanish-style exteriors and cozy, homelike interiors welcome residents to Truewood by Merrill, Modesto — an astonishing independent living community in Modesto, California. This multistory community features spacious common areas, incredible amenities, and exceptional services to promote active, engaging lifestyles.
The prime location enables residents to easily access the city’s conveniences and attractions. Nearby, residents can shop for groceries at big-box stores, find goods at Vintage Faire Mall, or dine at a variety of restaurants. Residents can also catch shows at the performing arts center or visit the city’s galleries and museums.
At Truewood by Merrill, Modesto, residents can take advantage of on-site amenities including an extensive library, activity room, game room, beautifully manicured gardens, salon, and more. Additionally, an activity director keeps residents engaged with a dynamic calendar of events and activities including social parties, fitness classes, art classes, lectures, and off-site excursions.
A variety of services enable residents to lead the independent and active lifestyles they desire. Staff also handles the cooking, maintenance, and housekeeping to minimize the stress of daily chores. Plus, residents can choose from pet-friendly studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments to meet their unique needs and ultimately find a place to call home.
Truewood by Merrill, Modesto
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed
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A Place for Mom has scored Truewood by Merrill, Modesto with 9.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Truewood by Merrill, Modesto has 67 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
Toni
Independent LivingFamily/friend
October 10, 2025
The staff is great. The monthly rate is affordable for my cousin. That was the main reason for her leaving the other facility. She has made friends and is happy at Truewood. She likes doing craft projects and is looking forward to making a fall wreath. The fact that there is only 1 elevator and it's slow is not so great. The residents seem to handle the issue. I usually take the stairs.
Jeanette
Independent LivingFamily/friend
July 28, 2025
5 for all except food but you know older people are used to their own cooking and cook with salt. They treat my dad very good there
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
April 23, 2025
5 for everything! Excellent facility and staff. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. They help to get the residents involved with activities. My mom has been very happy. The one bedroom apartment is very nice and spacious. We love that housekeeping is included!
Ginger N
Independent LivingFamily/friend
March 7, 2025
My dad loves it here. It is an immaculate facilitiy. Very clean and bright. Very friendly staff and knowledgeable. Apartments are spacious. Would definitely recommend to others very easy access to and from.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
February 17, 2025
My aunt has been at (Truewood ) for a year and it has been absolutely wonderful. It is very, very clean. The staff is extremely friendly and attend to any request or concerns very promptly, the activities are first rate, and the value is exceptional!!
Carolyn Q
Independent LivingToured community
November 7, 2024
In the four months of living at Truewood In Modesto CA I have had a very positive experience living as a single Independent woman for the first time. The staff is incredibly friendly and always agreeable to helping new people adjust to a new way of life. The staff of managers and kitchen chefs and staff are all extremely sensitive to the many personal health and aging issues of all the residents. They respond easily and with humor when needed which helps even the grumpiest residents relax. The rooms are well appointed with minimal kitchenettes, bathrooms and bedrooms that accommodate an elderly lifestyle. There are also cleaning staff and laundry facilities on each floor. The kitchen staff are all wonderful with their food item choices and their sunny dispositions. There are game, exercise and a bus to take us to appointments and monthly fun times at nearby malls and eateries. Our themed parties are beautifully decorated and the seasons here are gorgeous.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
October 8, 2024
All 5's! This is seriously such a good place for our aunt. She is so happy! Truewood has been an amazing place. They are very caring and helpful. They have created a very friendly atmosphere. When she first moved in, the transition was easy and comfortable for her. They went out of their way to make her feel welcome as she acclimated to her new environment. Anytime my loved one needs anything they assist. The price is wonderful and very affordable. We are very happy with all that is included. I know that my aunt is well taken care of and all her needs are met.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
September 13, 2024
What I like the most about Truewood by Merrill is the friendliness of everyone. Staff and residents. A lot of remodeling and repairs are being completed. Staying in the room is hard for long stretches of time.
Richard
Independent LivingFamily/friend
September 9, 2024
They lie about cost but the staff is great. The staff is great but billing will lie and take extra money so I give it a 3
Michele B
Independent LivingFamily/friend
August 20, 2024
I am there twice a week. I talk to my father every day at 10:00 AM. I interact with all the people that live there. It is a very great place. They are so helpful and friendly really great with their activities. There's always live music. They go on trips. It's a really great place. The people that work there from the present all the way down are awesome.
Tom
Independent LivingFamily/friend
June 14, 2024
Truewood by Merrill Modesto is a beautiful place. It is a great place and my loved one is so happy to be there. The people are friendly. It is free to have small dogs, what a great gift for anyone much less an older person. The place smells fresh and it is always clean, spotless. The rooms are spacious and clean, it's just perfect. The move in process was no problem. I rate Truewood by Merrill Modesto top shelf.
Amy
Independent LivingFamily/friend
June 11, 2024
There are many complaints about roaches in the rooms, overcooked food (ex. tough meat), and a lack of thorough cleaning by the staff. Overall, not a good value. It's very disappointing.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
April 26, 2024
I feel like my step mom is safe here. The quality of food is a bit low, but that is due to the limited budget they're working with in my opinion. Overall- safe place, where I don't worry that mom has help when needed, affordable for what she gets, and the staff is usually looking out for the residents best interest.
Sandy F
Independent LivingFamily/friend
April 17, 2024
Exemplary community! The environment and well being of the residents is an obvious top priority!The personnel is extremely friendly and helpful, as are each and every resident. Workers as well as residents all speak very highly of Truewood. The community always looks, smells, and is kept very clean. There are multiple activities daily for residents to engage in, should they choose to participate. Games, exercise classes, crafts, singalongs, group outings, all intended to build relationships, and stimulate minds & bodies. Often times there are "special monthly events" which are spectacular - enjoyed equally by employees as well as residents. From the top management, to director, housekeeping, maintenance staff, front desk receptionists, activities director, and salon stylist, all are professional, very responsive, caring, and compassionate. It is a real sense of family at Truewood, a genuine, loving, caring community where residents thrive!
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
February 14, 2024
Staff have been very welcoming and friendly, including them all knowing her name immediately. We celebrated mom's 80th birthday a month after she moved in and they went out of their way to set up a room for the celebration. The majority of the other residents have also been very friendly and my mom has made friends already. In regards to the facility, although a little older, it is well maintained, clean and maintenance has responded quickly to any requests made.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
January 9, 2024
They were great right from the beginning. I would recommend Truewood to any senior looking for a new home. The meals were good. The move-in was easy.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
December 22, 2023
The staff is exceptional. Extremely helpful, patient and kind. The chef did an excellent job, from what my loved one told me. There could have been a little better communication. I would recommend this facility to others.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
November 22, 2023
All rating questions get 5 stars from me. We are very pleased with Truewood Senior Living Modesto. The facility is in a nice location that is accessible to stores and restaurants.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
October 27, 2023
Only bad thing is the food not great for elderly. Just school cafeteria food everyone there has complained.The price was good until they tried to raise it. The staff was nice when visiting and the place was clean.
Linda S
Independent LivingResident/client
October 22, 2023
The place turned out to be very clickish, and unwelcoming to new residents. Transportation to Doctor appoints fell short. The hours it was offered, 8:30-12om was not enough time to complete an appointment, and making special arrangements was difficult. The single elevator was old and prone to breakdowns. With the dining room on the third floor it was used a lot. Residents had to share the elevator with staff hauling trash and kitchen waste as there was no service elevator. The only other way to get up and down were stairs. Everything seemed to be about money. The general manager was loud and confrontational and very prone to choosing sides without listening to both sides if a situation. I would not go back there, nor would I recommend it to family or friends. . I could go on. There are many more ways this place fell short, but these were the highlights.
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