Truewood by Merrill, River Park sits in Fort Worth, Texas, and has 212 apartments with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, plus semi-private rooms. The community lets adults age 55 and older live in a friendly environment with care that changes as needs do, so someone who starts off needing a little help can stay even if they end up requiring more support. There's staff around day and night, trained to help with grooming, medication, walking, wheelchair use, and transfers, even using lifts if someone needs more help. This place takes both men and women, with some choices depending on community needs. Residents can bring a dog or cat, if the community allows, and get help with pet care.
For residents who have memory problems like Alzheimer's or other dementia, Truewood by Merrill, River Park runs a specialized memory care section in its own building with secured grounds, where the staff keep a close watch and use technology like bracelets to help prevent wandering. The community can work with people who have incontinence, need bowel or bladder care, get help at night, or show difficult behaviors. Nurses are on staff and a doctor is on call. Diabetes care and help with insulin monitoring is available, but staff can't directly inject insulin.
Meals come daily with room service, restaurant-style dining, and special diet options from vegetarian to low sodium or low sugar. Residents help decide meal plans through meetings, and guests can join for meals. Physical therapists, an onsite beautician, and a pharmacy help support everyone. The community has regular housekeeping, in-house laundry and dry cleaning, and even help with finances or VA benefits. There's Wi-Fi and cable in each room, parking for residents and guests, sports like Nintendo Wii bowling, story time, gardening groups, art, yoga, Tai Chi, music, and outings offsite for fun and community involvement. Resident-led meetings and various clubs, like a cooking or book group, fill the day.
Private or semi-private rooms let residents choose their level of privacy, and apartments have kitchenettes or full kitchens. Outdoor patios and gardens give a peaceful place for walking or sitting. Devotional and spiritual services happen both onsite and offsite. The lease covers different care needs, so a resident doesn't have to move away if care becomes heavier. Truewood by Merrill, River Park is licensed by Texas, with license number 308347, and provides assisted living, memory care, independent living, home care, respite, hospice, and skilled nursing. The community helps people live how they want, with attention to safety, kindness from staff, and a focus on keeping everyone as active and healthy as possible. The base monthly cost starts at $1,590 before discounts, and financial advice or help is available, including cost assistance programs. Resident and family feedback is solid, with an overall community score of 9.9 and strong reviews for staff, cleanliness, food, activities, and overall environment.
