$3,240
Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center
18400 Cochran Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
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Reviews of Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center in Port Charlotte, Florida
Vivian
5
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December 6, 2023
Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center is very, very clean and very well-maintained. The staff is friendly. Mom is living in her own little place and they call them neighborhoods. There's like ten of the apartments in one particular wing and they have their own dining room. It's not a big giant cattle call for dinner and their dining rooms are beautiful. They're set with tablecloths. They have a courtyard and a front porch that's screened-in with rocking chairs. It's just a fantastic place. There are activities all the time. They get their laundry done and they get light housekeeping. There's a nurse and a physical therapist that comes a couple of days a week. It's just a wonderful place and very reasonably priced. The people are all fantastic, including the receptionist at the front desk. They're all very fabulous.
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Suzann
4
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February 11, 2023
My mom moved in at Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center and she is very happy there. She's just been there for about a week. The staff has been personable and helpful. So far, she's enjoying it and she's very active. She's enjoying the activities. They have enough activities to keep her busy, and then she has downtime when she wants it. She likes the food and the camaraderie. It's set up in small units with a small group of residents that she eats with so she can get to know all those people. And then when she goes to activities, there are people from other units that she can interact with as well. She's learning to play poker, which she didn't know how to play before. She's played Rummy, Triominos, bingo, King's Corner, and Scrabble. They've had live music there and she enjoys that. And then she goes to the Music in Motion, which is a chair exercise to music. She has what's called the Deluxe Studio Suite. It looks like it's two rooms. So even though it's a deluxe studio, she has one section where she has her bed and it has a bathroom, which is very adequate for her needs. It's very handicapped-accessible. She has a small kitchenette with her sink, a small refrigerator, and some cabinets and drawers. And then when you go around the other side of the kitchenette, that's where she has put her recliner. They mounted her TV for her on the wall. She had picked a few things that she wanted to be hung up. She's got a couple of tables - a coffee table and a side table, and then she has a bedside table and a snack tray. She keeps a folding chair for when I'm there. It's not cluttered or anything, she's got plenty of room to move around. The way the light switches are set up, it's very convenient for her. She can turn the light on when she comes in the door, and then when she goes around to her TV area, she can turn that light out and just turn her lamp on by the light switch. So, it's very easy for somebody who's a little limited in mobility. They have basic cable, which has plenty of channels for her. They don't do her laundry, but that's a minimal inconvenience because I can pick up her laundry. The closet is not big, which is on the other side of the kitchenette with two doors. If somebody were in a wheelchair, then there would be room for the wheelchair to get around. For the price that she's paying and what her needs are currently, she's being served adequately. You get what you pay for, and she could not afford the nicest place. They have old stuff that needs to be replaced, and I think that was a pre-hurricane issue. They have some carpeting in the hallways that's old. They had some hurricane damage that has not been repaired yet, like in their community room. Some furnishings have been shoved up and blocked off the area where they're waiting to get that repaired. The fact that it's not fully repaired and restored is not surprising because there's so much to be done in this area. I think the facility is doing the best that it can to get things done.
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Sharon
5
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April 27, 2020
I'm very satisfied with Village Place. They are very attentive. If my husband falls, I would get a phone call from them telling me how he fell and what he injured. They're very on top with everything. His room is very nice and I wouldn't mind living there because it is a big room. I have eaten a couple of meals with my husband, and the food is very good. Right now, with this pandemic, it is hard on everybody but they're trying to keep them stimulated and entertained. I'm very satisfied with my choice. Also they don't have a distinct nursing home smell, which to me is very important. Their activities are engaging and fun. It is very homey and very engaging. The outside needs a little bit of love. It needs some painting. It is an older home and it is not new, so it is going to need some love. I was only there three days and then they did a lockdown, so I only saw the 3-day worth of activities, but they seemed very fun. They post a lot of pictures online, which is nice. Value for money is good. It is expensive, but you get what you pay for.
Cindy
5
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March 23, 2020
We explored Village Place Retirement. It is out of our price range, but other than that, it is a nice place. The staff member was great. She was very personable. She was really good, knowledgeable, and helpful. It was very well kept up with. The rooms were very nice and very adequate for what a person would need. All the staff was very friendly. I really don't see where they have much room for improvement. They have all kinds of activities. When we first went there they quoted one thing, but when we went back their price increased by $400 a month, and that's out of our realm of what we can do.
Danny
5
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July 8, 2019
Village Place Retirement was phenomenal. I'd stay there myself as it's very nice. It was a really great experience. The only problem is everything is above my pay grade. I like that they don't do everybody's laundry together. The rooms they had were really nice and they had a lot of activities for the people. The place smelled good. The staff was all friendly, very professional, and informative. I can't say enough good things about it.
ND
4
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December 9, 2018
My mother has moved into Village Place. I like that it is divided into smaller sections. They offer all kinds of activities. They have a mystery bus ride, bingo, and trivia. They offer three meals a day. They take care of the medications, they have wound care, and they wash the clothes. The staff is excellent. The rooms are a nice size.
oceangirl
1
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July 5, 2017
Placed my mother here. Everyone was great for two weeks, they delivered on their sales pitch. Beware: there are no Nutritious meals, more like prison food! For supper they brought my mother a bowl of Swedish meatballs. 9 meatballs in a bowl of gravy. No appetizer, no bread, no vegetables, ahh....but for desert a bowl of fruit cocktail. To drink there was watered down orange juice or cranberry juice or water!! I tasted it, it was watered down 50/50. Some residents chose a half of waffle & 3 link sausages. Shame on Holiday Resorts!! These residents pay on the average of $4100 a month to stay here. These corporate entities should stand by the promises they make when families choose to place their loved one in their care!! Yes, I'm looking else where for a better place for my mother.
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Scott688444
4
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May 9, 2017
Village Place Retirement was very congested. There were a lot of residents just sitting around and there was nothing going on. The rooms were good. They had a dining area on each floor, which was good. They had a salon and a library.
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Costs for Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center in Port Charlotte, Florida
Assisted Living
This level of care provides support for those who need help with personal care needs such as cleaning, bathing, and dressing. Residents selecting this level of care are treated to many amenities in a home-like atmosphere, while getting support in their daily lives.
$2,250
Starting Price
Memory Care
Memory Care is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Specially trained staff members assist with activities of daily living (such as bathing and dressing) and provide therapies to slow further loss of cognitive abilities.
$2,450
Starting Price
Services and Amenities of Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center in Port Charlotte, Florida
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: Yes
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
About Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center in Port Charlotte, Florida
Village Place Retirement is located in the seaside city of Port Charlotte, Florida, and is close to a number of popular shopping areas, the beach and medical facilities. Residents praise the unique setup of the community which is divided into multiple small wings or "neighborhoods" of ten rooms, with each section having their own dining room, lounge and outdoor area. Loved ones and visitors note the wide range of activities offered such as tai chi and fitness, computer and cooking classes, gardening and music. Residents and loved ones give high marks to the community's caring, friendly and professional staff.
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