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Truewood By Merrill, River Park in Fort Worth, TX

Truewood By Merrill, River Park is an assisted living and memory care community in Fort Worth, TX.

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Truewood By Merrill, River Park in Fort Worth, TX

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  • Interior

    Floor plans for memory care apartments at Fountain Apts, showing two different layouts.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room interior with comfortable seating and elegant decor.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a round table, chairs, and a sofa, decorated with framed artwork and a standing lamp.
  • Building

    A brick residential building with a driveway surrounded by trees.
  • Architecture

    A charming single-story house with a chimney and well-maintained front yard.
  • Bedroom

    Floor plans for The Gardens Senior Apartments, featuring one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts.
  • Trees

    A sunny view of a brick residential building with a welcoming entrance surrounded by trees.
  • Windows

    A small brick house with a porch and a well-maintained front yard.
  • Dining

    An overhead view of an elegant restaurant dining area with tables set for guests.
  • Landscaping

    A residential building entrance with a landscaped garden and sign.
  • Artwork

    Cozy living room with elegant furniture and warm decor.
  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room featuring a fireplace and built-in bookshelf.
  • Floor Plan

    Floor plans for assisted living apartments, featuring a studio and a two-bedroom option.
  • Bathroom

    A clean and tidy bathroom with wooden cabinets and flooring.

3201 River Park Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76116

To contact a resident: (817) 732-4436

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

4.1 from 72 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Top 5% Senior Living Community in 2017

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Truewood By Merrill, River Park Costs & Pricing

Truewood By Merrill, River Park offers competitive pricing for various room types compared to the broader market in Tarrant County and the state of Texas. For a studio, residents can enjoy a monthly rate of $2,895, which is significantly lower than the county average of $3,659 and the state average of $3,758. One-bedroom apartments are also attractively priced at $3,495, while both Tarrant County and Texas averages hover around $3,740. The two-bedroom option at Truewood is available for $3,695, again providing a more cost-effective alternative to the county's average of $4,099 and the state's $4,215. However, it's worth noting that the semi-private rooms are listed at $4,695 - higher than both county and state averages ($3,889 and $3,680 respectively) - which may reflect additional amenities or services included in that offering. Overall, Truewood By Merrill presents a compelling value proposition for prospective residents looking for quality living arrangements in a desirable location.

Floor plansTruewood By Merrill, River ParkTarrant CountyTexas
Studio$2,895$3,659$3,758
1 Bedroom$3,495$3,741$3,761
2 Bedrooms$3,695$4,099$4,215
Semi-Private$4,695$3,889$3,680

Overall Review of Truewood By Merrill, River Park

common 11 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is consistently noted

Residents and families consistently describe the staff as kind and responsive.

Across many reviews, people mention friendly, helpful staff who address concerns and support families with updates and small day-to-day needs. Several reviewers specifically call out how pleasant interactions are, including help when equipment like a TV is not working, and regular communication from the team. Even in reviews with other issues, readers often still note moments of support and care from individual staff members.

caveat 11 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining draws praise for meals, but multiple reviews raise concerns about variety and service.

Some residents and families describe the food as good—mentioning meals that meet expectations and favorites like breakfast—and a few say the chef and meal experience work well for them. Other reviewers describe food as subpar or institutional, with complaints about menu options, limited alternatives, and the chef not accommodating requests. There are also mentions that meals may be delivered for eating in rooms or in the dining room.

  • A cozy dining area featuring a central fireplace with elegant seating arrangements.
  • A cozy dining area with tables, chairs, chandeliers, and a hat on a table.
  • A cozy restaurant dining area with elegantly arranged tables and chandeliers.
caveat 10 reviews mention this

Pricing feels like a tradeoff

Reviews describe the community as a value, while also flagging cost surprises.

Many families say the pricing helped them choose the community, describing it as affordable compared with other options and a “good deal” for the apartment and services. At the same time, some reviews call out higher-than-expected costs, including a quoted price that later changed, and concerns that the cost did not match the care experience. Overall, reviewers point to convenience and value as major reasons to consider it, even when affordability issues come up.

common 9 reviews mention this

Activities are common, access varies

The community offers many activities, but some residents face limits based on needs and location.

Several reviews describe a busy schedule with things like bingo, happy hour, music and dancing, and day trips or outings. Some families like that there is a calendar of activities and that there are resident-run options. Other reviews mention challenges with participation—such as activities happening in a different building, or certain programs not fitting a resident’s hearing needs or mobility support.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Maintenance and safety concerns appear

Some reviews raise serious concerns about safety, staffing levels, and upkeep.

A smaller set of reviews describe potentially dangerous experiences, including falls and equipment or response problems. Others mention maintenance issues that were not handled quickly, plus concerns about gates, staffing availability, and communication during lockdown situations. There are also reviews that describe the need for upgrades and that overall conditions declined after move-in for some families.

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Features

Housing

  • 72 resident community capacity 72 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • 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
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Fort Worth, Texas, offers a convenient and accessible location for senior living with a variety of amenities in close proximity. There are several reputable physicians and hospitals nearby, providing easy access to healthcare services. Additionally, there are theaters, restaurants, cafes, and pharmacies within a short distance, offering convenience and entertainment options. The area also boasts several parks for outdoor recreation and places of worship for spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded community with essential services and leisure activities within reach, making it a desirable option for seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment.

Physicians

  • Prime Diagnostic Imaging (0.6 miles)
  • U.S. Dermatology Partners Benbrook (0.6 miles)
  • Cook Children's Pediatrics - Fort Worth - Cityview (0.9 miles)
  • The Hand to Shoulder Center (1 miles)
  • Envision Imaging Hulen (1.9 miles)
  • Pedro Steven D MD (2.5 miles)
  • Diabetes & Thyroid Center of Fort Worth (2.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Texas Health Clearfork (1.1 miles)
  • Regency Hospital of Fort Worth (2.7 miles)
  • Pcu 4 (2.9 miles)
  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth (2.9 miles)
  • Tele 4 (2.9 miles)
  • Baylor Surgical Center (4.6 miles)
  • Baylor Scott & White Hospital Medicine - All Saints (4.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Clearfork 8 (1.2 miles)
  • Movie Tavern Hulen (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • BoomerJack's Grill & Bar (1.3 miles)
  • Rise N°3 (1.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.6 miles)
  • Braum's (1.7 miles)
  • Jason's Deli (1.8 miles)
  • Fuzzy's Taco Shop (1.8 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Press Cafe (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Perrone Legend Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Ridgmar Pharmacy (2.8 miles)

Parks

  • Overton Park (2.1 miles)
  • Leonard Park (3.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Stephen Presbyterian Church (3.8 miles)

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