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Truewood By Merrill, First Hill

1421 Minor Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Truewood By Merrill, First Hill

My opinion is based only on our interactions through the move in process. Unfortunately, my mother passed the day before she was to move in. Generally yes we had a good impression of the community. She didn't want to leave her condo but she realized living alone was no longer an option. Merrill Gardens was in her neighborhood and they were very welcoming so she was open to the idea and received a good impression from everyone there.

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Truewood By Merrill, First Hill

Located in the heart of Seattle, Truewood by Merrill, First Hill is conveniently close to anything you could need. Within minutes, you have access to the city’s delicious restaurants, world-class stores, and dynamic activities. You can view amazing museums, take in city views in the neighboring parks, enjoy waterfront activities, or visit the famed Seattle Aquarium. There are also several medical care options in the area, so health care services are readily accessible.

Truewood by Merrill, First Hill offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, so residents can remain here even if their care needs increase. The city offers quite a lot to do, but so does the community. Residents have access to numerous amenities and activities that will keep them entertained, both on- and off-site. Experience just how fun and engaging retirement can be in Seattle, today!

Truewood By Merrill, First Hill Amenities and Services

Independent living doesn’t have to include a long list of daily chores. At Truewood by Merrill, First Hill, team members offer housekeeping, home maintenance, and cooking services, so residents can be truly independent and focus on the things that matter most to them — like hobbies or socializing.

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  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

Truewood By Merrill, First Hill

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9.5 out of 10
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Overall Experience
4.4
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.4
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
4.3

A Place for Mom has scored Truewood By Merrill, First Hill with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Truewood By Merrill, First Hill has 44 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 16, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Truewood By Merrill, First Hill

My opinion is based only on our interactions through the move in process. Unfortunately, my mother passed the day before she was to move in. Generally yes we had a good impression of the community. She didn't want to leave her condo but she realized living alone was no longer an option. Merrill Gardens was in her neighborhood and they were very welcoming so she was open to the idea and received a good impression from everyone there.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 4, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

We love it

Everything is great! We love it. Many of the faculty have been there for over 20 years. Staff are friendly and seem happy to work there.

Etta P

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 25, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Home Away from Home

I have lived here for six years. I'm in independent living and enjoy the staff and the other residents that live here. The food is great with lots of variety. It's clean, well-maintained and the staff is very responsive.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 16, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Truewood By Merrill, First Hill

Price and location. Family member needed to be close but not too close. View is amazing. Price and options for advanced care. Definitely a recommendation

Anisa

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 10, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great staff in the midst of the city

It was a relief to find Truewood at First Hill. Who knew? It’s a little hidden gem right in the most chic, touristy part of downtown! A Place for Mom really helped and in 1 day lined up 4-5 senior homes with appointments for tours for us the following day! We landed here as the 4th of 5 places lined up to visit. Once we arrived at Truewood by Merril, First Hill—met the staff, residents and execs, we were hooked, cancelled the next place we were supposed to see and signed the contract that night. They were extremely accommodating while i was helping my parent move in, all hours of the day and night :), allowed me to stay while settling them in, and treated us with respect, kindness and genuine care all along the way. Really, we are so grateful for this place!! And the food is amazing ;) my parent is a picky eater, and every day he says the food is fantastic and they swerve all of his favorite things. Thanks again everyone!!!

Colleen S

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 5, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Joyful and welcoming

We only toured 3 or 4 facilities and all most were lovely but Merrill Gardens had a vibrancy that wasn't present at the other facilities. I think my mom would have enjoyed living with these people. Unfortunately my mom passed away before she could move in.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 28, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Truewood by Merrill, First Hill review

I like that they have parking there and based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Truewood by Merrill to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.

DK

Assisted Living

Toured community

April 9, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Caring staff

After exploring numerous retirement communities, Truewood stood out as the most welcoming and affordable option in Seattle. [name removed] exceptional dedication shines through her ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with residents, support staff members, and offer valuable insights during tours. Her warmth and expertise instilled in me the assurance that my grandmother would receive top-notch care and comfort at Truewood. I wholeheartedly endorse Truewood by Merrill, First Hill to anyone seeking a supportive community for themselves or a loved one.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 1, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our Experience

My loved one is a resident at Truewood by Merrill First Hill and everything is working out for him and has been good.

Megan

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 26, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Truewood is the peace of mind you're looking for

It's been a wonderful place for my mom. Try to negotiate on the non returnable deposit if needed because of your situation or finances. The staff has been great and has very little turn over. Also the rooms are really nice. Great views. Lots of activities and staff to drive residents to appts and such. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a safe, clean, and amazing staff.

John

Assisted Living

Resident/client

April 24, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

friendly and caring staff at a nice community

I am very happy to be here at Truewood by Merrill, First Hill and I am greatly enjoying it. I would whole heartedly recommend it has a good buy to all. Plus the location is great. Thank you A Place For Mom for getting me here.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 14, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Overall, my family and loved one had a good experience at Truewood by Merrill First Hill. As care levels go up there are additional charges. The staff is amazing and friendly to work with. The dining room is nice and staff in the dining room are great! The food could use some improvement.

Anne FZ

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 4, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Truewood by Merrill (First Hill) is a small community so residents are able to see familiar faces regularly. The staff are caring and knowledgeable about how my mother-in-law is doing, when asked. The food is sometimes NOT great, but this is over come by the other positive factors.

I.

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 28, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Lucky to find this place!

At Truewood, everyone knows everyone's name. It's really just a warm, almost family-like environment. The staff have been super welcoming and very supportive. The care has been great. It takes a little bit of adjustment in the beginning, but now that my person is settled in, it has been great. They're very attentive to her, and they reach out to me when they have questions. It's a great value as well --unbeatable compared to the other places I looked into in the area.

Pawel

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 23, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great Place to Be

The value for the money is good. We picked this community because, it's close to our home, we felt very welcomed, and the staff was really nice. My loved one felt really good about it, and it felt like home. It was also affordable. I would recommend to other families.

anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 6, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

All around incredible experience, highly recommend

The staff are very knowledgeable, professional and helpful whenever we need them. [name removed] the community director is just phenomenal, she is so supportive and really understands what she is doing and helps families get up to speed with any changes and adjustments. She has helped us and our mom navigate that and we really appreciate her. I would also like to give [name removed] the activities director a shout out, he is so good with the residents her and really tries to lift the mood and get creative with the activities he puts on for them which is really important. I cannot enough good things about the staff at Truewood.

Elvy G

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 6, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Highly recommend - caring staff

Our loved one absolutely loves it there, she says the food is good and has a nice variety. She is really enjoying the activities especially when they take trips. The staff members are super nice and a big deal for us and her is that on the weekends family members can stay over night and visit.

John

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 16, 2021

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Good Experience

This is our first experience but we are happy with the community and it has been a good experience. They have activities like bus trips, singing sessions, bingo and more for the residents to do to stay busy.

anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 14, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

They worked within our budget

We needed to find a place where our loved one fits in and would have everything he needs. Truewood is that place, the staff in the beginning were very communicative without being to pushy or trying to sell us on anything. Everyone who we met with were just very professional and chill. The value for cost is also reasonable.

Diane

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 14, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A Great Place to Live, Great Friends, Great Staff

Being a brand new resident in a unique time, with the lock down taking place a couple weeks after moving in due to the pandemic was handled well. The communication with the family was great. They kept the residents safe. I would highly recommend this community to anyone. I want to live there if the time comes.

Truewood By Merrill, First Hill

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