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Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center

18400 Cochran Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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4.0

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Care Offered: Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living

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Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center
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Port Charlotte, Florida 33948


4.0

(26 reviews)


Bedroom Type

one bedroom apartment, studio


Starting Price

$2,250/mo



Care Types

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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Port Charlotte, Florida 33952



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one bedroom apartment, studio


Starting Price

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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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Services and Amenities of Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center in Port Charlotte, Florida

Dining

  • Communal Dining
  • Guest Meals

Health Services

  • Pharmacy on-site
  • Medication Reminders

Languages

  • English spoken

Parking Options

  • Parking Lot

Transportation & Shopping

  • General Transportation Services

Personal Care

  • Cooking services

Fitness & Wellness Programs

  • Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
  • Tai Chi
  • Salon Services

Housekeeping & Maintenance

  • Housekeeping Services
  • Laundry Services
  • Linen Services

On-Site Services

  • Religious Services
  • Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance

Pets

  • Pets
  • Pet restrictions

Kitchen Types

  • Kitchenette

Financing & Payment Options

  • Rent And Care Fees

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  • Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
  • Literary Activities/Programs
  • Educational Activities/Programs
  • Music Activities/Programs
  • Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
  • Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
  • Horticultural Activities

Inside Amenities

  • Computer Room
  • Entertainment Venues
  • Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area

Outside Amenities

  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Wifi/Internet In Unit
  • Cable/Satellite In Unit

Resident Information

  • Offers Respite Care

Additional Amenity Information

  • Activities: Computer class
  • Licenses: licensed alf
  • State Licenses: 9249

Costs for Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center in Port Charlotte, Florida

Assisted Living

$2,250

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Memory Care

$2,450

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Reviews of Truewood by Merrill, Charlotte Center in Port Charlotte, Florida

4.0

(26 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.5

  • Staff

    4.7

  • Food

    4.5

  • Activities

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Vivian

5

December 6, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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.

Provider Response

Hi Vivian, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.

Suzann

4

February 11, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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.

Provider Response

Hi Suzann, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! We appreciate you sharing your experience and have made sure to share it with our community team. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.

Sharon

5

April 27, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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.

Provider Response

Hi Sharon, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Cindy

5

March 23, 2020

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

Hi Cindy, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Danny

5

July 8, 2019

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

Hi Danny, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

ND

4

December 9, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

oceangirl

1

July 5, 2017

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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.

Provider Response

Hello, my name is Katie, I work for Holiday, and while I'm very disappointed to receive this feedback, I'd like to sincerely thank you for sharing it with us. We strive to deliver an exceptional experience for all our seniors and their families. Anytime a resident or their family member feels otherwise, or expresses that we've fallen short of achieving that goal, is a time for us to reflect on how we can better improve, and connect with you to gather any additional feedback that you may wish to share. We value your feedback, and implore you to reach out so we can work together on addressing your concerns. We hope to hear from you soon, either directly via phone at 800-370-8331, or email at resident.relations@holidaytouch.com. Thanks again for reaching out; we look forward to connecting with you soon. -Katie

Scott688444

4

May 9, 2017

I visited this facility

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.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Jonathan456851

4

April 17, 2017

I visited this facility

We visited Village Place Retirement. The apartment seemed small. It had one bedroom and a sitting area, which was fine for assisted living. The residents seemed happy.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Cathy800500

3

February 7, 2017

I visited this facility

Village Place was fine and average. I didn’t meet much of the staff, but everybody was pleasant. They didn’t have any openings, so that limited my discussion with them. There was nothing about it that I disliked. They had a little more space, but it wasn’t really walking around space. The rooms were fine, and the layout was nice.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Tony026856

3

January 19, 2017

I visited this facility

The Village was nice, and everything was good, but I didn't like the cleanliness and the pricing. They had three meals a day. I liked the friendliness of the staff and that there were a lot of residents.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Michael124791850

3

February 29, 2016

I visited this facility

Village Place is a nice facility, the staff is very helpful in answering questions, but there is no parking. It’s surrounded by trees and it’s very dark and foreboding. The rooms were average and not spectacular

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Linda120216450

4

February 11, 2016

I visited this facility

We visited Village Place for my mother. Dining was in a family-like setting, which was very nice. However, I didn’t like the idea that there was not enough parking out front. Also, it was very noisy. However, they were very good about having the chef and the nurse come out and talk with us. They had puzzles and bingo, too.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Paula C.

5

January 26, 2016

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My mother moved into Village Place two weeks ago. The room is large and the place is very well maintained. The people are very nice, both the staff and the residents as well. They are very well staffed. We had lunch there and my mother has been happy with the food so far. Typically, it is a little bland, but that is not uncommon with that type of facility. They have a lot of daily activities. They play cards, socials, church services and everything that mom needs. The neighborhood is very nice. They take them to banks and shopping day. They also have days to go to the doctors.

Provider Response

Hi Paula, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Bill118777950

5

January 24, 2016

I am a friend or relative of a resident

The staff at Village Place all seemed very friendly, and caring. The place was clean, and the way it was setup was not like a big facility where everybody was just lumped in like a huge dining room for dining room for dinner. It was set up in little neighborhoods, and it’s very small and personal in the respective areas. They said the food is good. I met the chef, and he seemed very knowledgeable, and very caring with what he was serving. My dad said it’s not the Ritz Carlton, but it’s good. My dad went to live there in the last week of December. He’s got a roommate, but each have a separate bedroom, a little kitchenette, a bathroom, and a little den.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Caring109676150

4

April 21, 2015

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Village Place is a little bit different than some of them. It’s setup in what they called a neighborhood. It’s a hallway or wing that has 10 rooms on it, and each of the neighborhoods have their own private dining room and private care. It’s very nice. The facility is of good size, but it's not a huge place. My mother is happy there. They can add probably one more additional help in each neighborhood.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Caring103788750

5

March 31, 2015

I am a friend or relative of a resident

I visited Village Place. My mom chose to live there, and she moved in last February. As opposed to having one whole dining room, I like the idea that they have like cluster dining rooms throughout the facility. She likes that too because you get to know a small group of people better. The staff there, as well as the people who managed the medicine is very friendly. They were very open to my mom and they were very in tuned with her. They were just very friendly and it was an open kind of place to visit. They do have a separate memory care wing which is nice. If mom should ever begin to need that extra attention, it is right there in the building, but it is a separate unit within the building. They are well maintained, and they had just place fresh carpeting in my mom's place. It is a very well maintained facility.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Judy102007750

5

February 3, 2015

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Everyone at Village Place is extremely nice. My mother said that everyone treats her very well. She said the food is fine, and that’s interesting because she is not interested in eating at all. She has been well taken care of. She went in initially to the assisted living, and we had to move her into the memory care. Everybody has been wonderful about everything that has happened. It has been a good experience for me considering that I had to put my mom quite suddenly into a facility.That was very scary to me; however everything is well cared about. The grounds were well-kept. There are nice places outside for people to sit. Everyone that I worked with has been what they should be. The person that’s in charge of nursing is very busy, and the office staff has done their job really well.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Chauncey

3

January 24, 2015

I visited this facility

The Village Place was very clean and well-organized. The staff was very professional. The patients seemed to be well-cared for just like any other place. The rooms were very nice, and they were spacious. I would feel comfortable in putting my sister there, but they do not have memory care. That is why I chose another facility.

Provider Response

Hi Chauncey, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

anea

2

December 4, 2014

I am a friend or relative of resident

All I hear are complaints on the food. Very repetitive with lots of pasta and sauce to cover up the entrees. The residents are given a menu to make there selections for each week. I would say 50% of the time a menu item selected is either not given, or a substitute is given. When asked where is the order requested they are told they have run out, or that is what the kitchen sent them. Staff generally is nice and helpful. I would recommend this facility but with reservations...

Provider Response

Hi - I'm writing from Holiday's Home Office and I'm glad you reached out. We pride ourselves on our three chef-prepared meals a day and want our residents to have a variety of options on our menus, so this news is quite concerning. Please feel free to call our Resident Relations department at 1-800-370-8331 so we can see if there's anything we can do to rectify the situation. Thanks again.

Caring95057450

3

August 30, 2014

I am a friend or relative of a resident

We actually put mom at Village Place Retirement because they had space available for her. It’s fine, but she is not very contented with the food so I think we are going to be looking for another facility. She feels like a lot of the meals are very repetitive, but the staff is very friendly.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Caring0904

4

August 13, 2014

I visited this facility

I visited Village Place Retirement. The staff was very good. I thought the accommodations and rooms and everything was very pleasant. I thought it was a good place.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Wendy23

4

June 30, 2014

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Mom is at Village Place Retirement. This facility was chosen because it's close to where I am, and they seem to offer quite a lot of activities for her, and that is what she needed. On Fridays the residents are taken out to lunch, and on Wednesdays they have a bus ride. They also have a movie night. They just seem to keep her pretty busy. The staff are good. I really like that my mom is able to go outside every day. There is a place where she is allowed to go out on her own if she wants to that is secure, but she still feels like she is outside.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Caring83255150

5

April 10, 2014

I visited this facility

Everybody in The Village was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were set up nicely. They had basically the same activities like where my grandmother is.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Randy4

4

August 27, 2013

I visited this facility

I visited Village Place for my parents. Their staff was very helpful. It was also affordable for us. It was slightly different from the other facility I visited. In terms of what specifically they have, I think, it was for a different probably socio-economic group that could stay there.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

Caring390943

5

August 2, 2011

I visited this facility

I visit Village Place, an assisted living facility, on a weekly basis. When the weather is nice, I see residents outside the entrance enjoying the fresh air and feeding squirrels. The staff at the front desk are always friendly, and the common room has a homey, welcoming feel. Usually there is nostalgic music wafting in the common areas as I take the stairs up to the second floor. There is also an elevator that residents can take to get between floors. The room where I go to see my patient looks like a little apartment, with a kitchenette, small living room, and bedroom filled with personal items to really make it look like home. Today when I was there, I saw a bunch of residents in one of the common areas taking a painting class. There are mini common areas all over the place, filled with books, TVs and couches, or dining areas. Of course, there are nursing stations, too, but you have to be on the lookout for them, because they aren't easily spotted if you're just having a casual look. There is also an Alzheimer's unit here, with their own walled-in patio outside, but I don't have a chance to visit that unit. This is a place where I would feel comfortable having my own family members taken care of. For 6 years, my parents and I lived together and took care of my grandmother. The last six months she had to live in a nursing home and I hated visiting her there, even though it was the best we could find for her. It was more like a hospital. But I enjoy visiting this site every week, and even look forward to it, because it seems very vibrant and caring.

Provider Response

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

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