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Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

1260 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

All of the staff and administrators have gone above and beyond to help my mom transition to her new living situation. I know she's hasn't been easy to handle. When speaking with my mom, she enjoys the food and activities they provide.

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Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

About the facility

This astonishing community boasts a red-brick colonial exterior adorned with serene walking paths and a gorgeous courtyard. Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs aims to offer residents a luxuriously comfortable home that enables them to lead fulfilling lives. The community features incredible amenities and thoughtful services, so residents can live free of worries. Residents can choose from independent living or personal care options to best accommodate their care needs.

Although the community offers plenty of entertainment, residents also have a variety of nearby options for dining, shopping, and activities. Enjoy dining at one of the city’s unique restaurants, shop at big-box and local stores, or explore the beautiful trails near the Halstead Bayou. The community is also close to the city’s expansive health campus, so medical care is never far from reach. Come explore the wonders of a freeing retirement in Ocean Springs, today!

Community Services and Amenities

The independent living option gives you the freedom to live the life you desire. Dedicate your time to making friends, maintaining hobbies, and trying new things. Team members will happily take care of housekeeping, home maintenance, and cooking, so you can focus on what matters most.

The personal care option offers the same core...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living

Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

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1260 Ocean Springs Rd,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

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Amenities

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Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Anytime Dining
  • International Cuisine
  • Professional Chef

Room Amenities

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Bath Tubs
  • Cable or Satellite TV

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • TV Lounge
  • Meeting Room
  • Library
  • Computer or Media Center

Recreational areas

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Activities

  • Christian Services
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Men's Club
  • Birthday Parties

Reviews

for Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

9.3 out of 10
Review Score48 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Care Services
4.5
Staff
4.3
Meals & Dining
4.4
Activities
4.6
Value for Cost
4.4

A Place for Mom has scored Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs with 9.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs has 48 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 7/20/26

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Alan

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 20, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great Experience

All of the staff and administrators have gone above and beyond to help my mom transition to her new living situation. I know she's hasn't been easy to handle. When speaking with my mom, she enjoys the food and activities they provide.

Chris B

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 10, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

Really nice living conditions. Nurses and staff really friendly and courteous. Always someone available to answer any questions that may come up. I would recommend it

Terri

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 8, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Truewood

The staff and the facility are very accommodating and very nice. Out of the different communities I have spent time in in the Michigan area. I find that Truewood has the nicest caregivers out of all of them.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 3, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A Great Community Experience.

So far a 5 for all. Everyone that we met was friendly and helpful. If they could not help with a question, they found someone that could. And the place smells fantastic. A wonderful neighborhood experience.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 29, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

This is a very clean facility. Smells clean. My loved one has adjusted very well . A lot of activities going on the weekdays. Food could be a lot better it is not suitable for seniors that have a hard time cutting up and there is not a lot of variety. I have to stay on top of them for assisting my loved one with baths every week. The assistants are very sweet and compassionate with my mom. Especially [names removed].... I would recommend this place. Every place has a downfall.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 3, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

The staff is very kind and caring. They treat everyone with respect. The facility is clean and it doesn't smell like urine. My dad was happy there.

Mack D

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 11, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Safe and Caring

After several harrowing incidents at home, for safety concerns we insisted Mom leave her home of almost 70 years. She cried, of course, but we convinced her it was the best thing. Her attitude made a 180 degree turn when she saw how much safer, easier, social and fun her new home at Truewood by Merrill in Ocean Springs is. She's happier and more content than she's been since Dad--the love of her life--passed in 2016. At 98, she enjoys socializing and having pretty much everything done for her by the kind and attentive staff. We--and Mom--couldn't be happier with our decision.

Michelle M

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 7, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Excellent Care and Service

I wanted to place my father here due to the proximity of his healthcare providers. The entire staff has been amazing at shepherding my father through a difficult transition and multiple health crises. I am confident he is receiving a high quality of care from people who love what they do.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 27, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Would not recommend

The facility looks good. It is clean and the staff is friendly. But I would not recommend them. The medical staff misses important details. They do not have the ability to transport patients. They overcharge for services they do not perform. Much of her jewelry disappeared. And they staff took advantage of her, knowing she had frontal lobe dementia.

Christy L

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 25, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Very helpful and courteous staff

They were all so very helpful. No complaints at all. I wouldn't hesitate to make a referral. It just wasn't a good time for my mom who made the decision., she was only there for about 30 days. It was great proximity to us and very clean. We didn't look at any others.

Mariah

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 8, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A truly wonderful place for family

Overall we love Truewood. It is much smaller & more personable than [community name removed]. We have found all of Truewood to be very clean. I keep my mom's apt. clean, but they offer that service. One of the best things about Truewood is their friendliness. Every single person on the staff is always smiling & helpful to the residents & their families. Even when we ask about things written plainly in the manual. :). I believe my mom is in very capable hands. The staff takes no chances w/ the health & especially mobility of the residents. That includes meds that need to be taken in an exact manner. Meals are always an issue for my mom, who cooked for herself forever. What Truewood does is offer a "Cook's Chat" so residents can weigh in on what they like & don't like about the various meals & also gives them a chance to have input into future dishes!! (I think it always smells great!). There are usually 3-4 activities a day which offers something for everyone. My mom is still very active so the chair exercises are a good way to start her day. At Truewood, if you want to do something not on the schedule, you can ask or you can start up something yourself! Cost is relative. Truewood is priceless for me- my mom has friends & people she knows are looking out for her.

Mack

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 27, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

I would say if we couldn't be happier and they should try it. I picked this one because it was the best one for mom in the vicinity she wanted to be. She's very happy there.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 27, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

The aides and cooks were wonderful. I had quite a lot of trouble with [name removed] the nurse. She refused to send all of my mothers prescriptions to the Lighthouse when mama had to move. After 4 times begging her I took action to get the information and even though she sent 2 prescriptions over there were 5 more. I had to go to Keesler and pharmacy to track down other medications meanwhile I had to go 2 times a day for 15 days to give my mom her medication because of[name removed]delay. She absolutely refused to even look at me. She refused to let me look with her for the orders. This caused me a lot of stress and I ended up having a panic attack and had to go to the hospital. Also they charged me for the month of October. [name removed] said she would refund it but it's been almost a month without refund. I should not have been charged. Very unprofessional management

Lillian

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 9, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Would Definitely Recommend

Truewood is a clean, comfortable facility. The staff is adequate, they provide good care to the residents. I would definitely recommend Truewood as it is a clean, comfortable, caring facility.

Buck

Independent Living

Resident/client

November 8, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Highly Recommended For Anyone Needing Assisted Living for Themselves or Loved Ones

This is a really nice community. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The location is close to doctor appointments, grocery stores, and a hospital. There is always some type of activity going on, even if it is just sitting and talking with other residents. There are three meals a day provided and there are choices to choose from. The food is very enjoyable. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones, and have already recommended the community to friends. The management team is very nice and they get to know the residents quickly. My loved one and I are happy here.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

November 3, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

I had a wonderful tour experience with Truewood by Merrill Ocean Springs. I absolutely loved this facility and it was in our top picks. Unfortunately my loved one did not qualify because they needed too much care. The location of this facility was further from us but I think the drive would have been worth it. I would definitely tell others to check this facility out during your search.

Cecil B

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 31, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great place

Very family orientated place. It touches me to see families coming together

Tammy

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 14, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Excellent! A true God send!!!

Truewood staff went above and beyond for my family helping to make it possible for my dad to become part of their community. I have personally witnessed their deep compassion for residents mental and physical well-being. I had struggled for months trying to find an assist living home for my dad that we could help dad afford. I honestly was beyond hope. Dad just did not meet “long term” criteria but definitely fell into the category of “assist living”. The staff at Truewood followed up with me and listened to my story of the struggles I had come up against in finding a place for him. Since dad’s moving into Truewood, he has become “my dad” again! He has his independence yet has the security of caregivers. Thank you for caring and listening to me. You guys are professional, caring, creative, lively and awesome!!! I can not Thank you enough. You have truly been a God send??

JD

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 6, 2021

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

I would recommend it.

The caregivers are just wonderful. And one of my minsters came to see me the other day and commented on how different it was here under the new ownership. Everyone is so friendly. And they do anything to help you. I like my apartment very much. It's roomy, and it's homey. And it looks out over the garden, which is nice. I am a Celiac, so that's been a struggle. It's a constant question of Can you eat this, Can you eat that? Every day. But that would be any place I would go. And they're at least interested in trying to accommodate that for me. They do have a lot of activities. I just don't care for the ones that they offer.

Mike E

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 23, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0

Just What My Mom Needed

Everyone is very nice. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The activities fit my loved one's lifestyle. Bingo, gardening, and more are some activities available for the residents to choose from.

Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

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