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Truewood By Merrill, Clovis

Truewood By Merrill, Clovis is an assisted living and memory care community in Clovis, CA.

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Truewood By Merrill, Clovis

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  • Interior

    A modern living room with a comfortable sofa, TV, and stylish decor.

  • Outdoors

    A serene outdoor space featuring a gazebo surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom featuring a comfortable bed and a stylish armchair, complemented by decorative wall art.

  • Living Room

    A cozy and modern lounge area with comfortable seating and a fireplace.

  • Building

    The welcoming entrance of a residential facility with an American flag.

  • Architecture

    A welcoming entrance featuring a pergola and a bench, surrounded by greenery.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy and modern bedroom featuring a bed, a television, and stylish furniture.

  • Trees

    A serene outdoor space featuring lush greenery and a peaceful residential setting.

  • Landscaping

    A charming outdoor pavilion with seating, surrounded by greenery and featuring the American flag.

  • Garden

    A cozy outdoor patio setup featuring a vibrant red umbrella and comfortable seating surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy seating area featuring two chairs and an ottoman arranged around a fireplace.

  • Outdoor

    Two individuals enjoy a walk through a blooming cherry blossom area on a sunny day.

  • Lobby

    A welcoming office lobby with a wooden reception desk and decorative elements.

675 West Alluvial Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Truewood By Merrill, Clovis

common 13 reviews mention this

Staff are caring and responsive

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring and responsive to needs.

Many reviewers say the staff greets them by name, communicates well, and follows through quickly on questions or concerns. Several families describe the experience of moving in as smooth, with staff answering questions promptly and making the transition easier. Even when reviews mention operational problems, they still describe staff responding kindly after families raise issues. A separate reviewer praises memory-care workers while also noting that one receptionist was unwelcoming.

common 4 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent highlight

Food quality stands out, but some residents report slow service.

Dining comes up repeatedly, with multiple reviewers saying the food is good and that they enjoy specific touches like home-baked cookies. One review calls out the dining staff as considerate and helpful with special requests. At the same time, a couple of reviewers describe waits or problems with meal service, including one reporting long delays and another tying slower service to staffing. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, aligning with the positive comments about meals and the dining experience.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities and outings keep people engaged

Residents get regular activities and outings to look forward to.

Reviewers describe a busy calendar with organized activities and weekly highlights. One family says the activities director plans engaging events and that outings like lunches and shows stand out. Another reviewer mentions Bible study and worship services, along with activities for different interests. A third review also points to activities as a reason the family has been happy after moving in.

common 2 reviews mention this

Pricing is described as competitive

Families say pricing compares favorably to nearby options.

Two reviewers specifically comment on cost, saying prices are better than most or very competitive for the area and for independent/assisted living and memory care. These notes don’t replace a full comparison for every unit type, but they do show that at least some families felt the overall value matched what they were receiving.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Staffing gaps can affect meals

Some reviewers describe staffing shortfalls that impact day-to-day service.

Several reviews point to short-staffing as a recurring issue, with one reviewer describing long waits for meals. Another reviewer says meal service can slow down because residents may not get noticed or served as quickly. A different review also generalizes that residents suffer when the facility is short of staff. While other reviews describe caring, responsive staff, these comments suggest service timing may be inconsistent during heavier periods.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 148 resident community capacity 148 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Fresno Yosemite International (5 miles away) Fresno Yosemite International (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Save Mart Supermarkets (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Immediate Care Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Cedar Pharmacy & Medical Supplies (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)

Parks

  • Railroad Park (0.4 miles)
  • Cottonwood Park & Dog Run (1.4 miles)
  • Woodward Park (2.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • Antonio's Mex-Express (0.5 miles)
  • Farmer Boys (0.5 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.6 miles)
  • Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • Denny's (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sante Health Systems (0.7 miles)
  • Saint Agnes Medical Center (2.3 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Care (2.7 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanante (3 miles)

Physicians

  • Greg Copeland, DO (0.7 miles)
  • Peachwood Pediatrics (0.8 miles)
  • Fresno Dermatology Specialists (0.8 miles)
  • Community Medical Providers Medical Group (0.8 miles)
  • Peters and Kroeker, Obstetrics and Gynecology (0.9 miles)
  • California Rheumatology & Wellness (1.1 miles)
  • Pathology Associates (1.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • New Harvest Church (0.9 miles)
  • St Paul Newman Center (2.7 miles)
  • First Baptist Church Of Clovis (2.9 miles)
  • Clovis Hills Community Church (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Kuppa Joy Coffee House (2.1 miles)
  • Collect Coffee Bar (2.3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Maya Cinemas Fresno 16 (2.3 miles)

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