Truewood by Merrill, Vancouver is a 55+ senior living community in Vancouver, WA, close to Portland, and offers a mix of independent living, assisted living, memory care, adult day care, and nursing services, which means folks with different needs can find support and make their home there. The community has maintenance-free apartments in a range of layouts like studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes, with some called "The Bedford" and "suite-3," and these apartments come with kitchens, white cabinetry, stainless steel refrigerators, walk-in closets, gas fireplaces, and plush carpets, with some units featuring patios. Apartments are pet-friendly and have Wi-Fi, cable TV, and housekeeping every week, and they look comfortable with blue and yellow bedding, sheer blue curtains, and soft carpet, while living rooms show off big sofas, coffee tables, and easy access to the kitchen and dining area.
The outdoor spaces are set up for folks to sit under blue umbrellas, by white columns, at tables with potted flowers, while the gardens have walking and hiking paths if you want to stretch your legs or enjoy the fresh air. Inside, folks can use the heated swimming pool, hot tub, game room with billiards, media room with a big-screen TV and Nintendo Wii, and a cozy library with a fireplace, and there are rooms for arts and crafts, computer work, and other hobbies. The large, elegant dining room serves chef-prepared meals, with options for room service, and guest meals too, and there's a salon on site for haircuts or other beauty needs.
Staff are friendly and trained, and they help with personal care like dressing, bathing, or managing medicine for those who need it, and there's support for those with Alzheimer's or dementia in secure areas that help reduce confusion and worry about wandering. The community also offers nursing and rehab services, and home health care can come from outside providers if needed, with transportation for errands and outings available for residents.
There's always something happening, like devotional services, Tai Chi, stretching and yoga classes, outings, literary activities, education programs, music, games, gardening, and plenty more, so you get a full calendar without having to leave the community unless you want to. The place feels safe, with gates and security measures in place, and there's lots of parking for residents and guests. Folks who like to travel can join the exclusive travel program to visit any of over 300 partner retirement communities for up to a week at no extra charge.
The whole setup focuses on helping people stay active, social, and independent, but with the right amount of help when it's needed, and the overall feeling is relaxed, lively, and welcoming, with a friendly staff that gets to know the residents. Residents come from different backgrounds and can find comfort in knowing English and American Sign Language are spoken. Whether someone wants an easygoing independent lifestyle, help with daily needs, memory care, or skilled nursing, Truewood by Merrill, Vancouver tries to make sure there's a good fit for many seniors looking for a comfortable place to call home.
