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Truewood by Merrill, Boise

2600 N Milwaukee Ave, Boise, ID

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.7133 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Truewood by Merrill, Boise

Choice, independence, and new friends await you at Truewood by Merrill, Boise. The lovely two-story building has lush courtyards, a dedicated staff, and many planned activities on-site. The community’s friendly licensed nurses and caregiving teams help ensure each resident gets the highest quality of personal care. Truewood by Merrill, Boise offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The lovely community is situated amidst residential neighborhoods, offering a peaceful setting. Nearby, you can visit local churches, parks, shops, and restaurants. The Morley Nelson Community Center is conveniently close, so residents can easily keep up with community activities. The area also offers numerous medical offices to help you stay on top of your health. Experience a freeing lifestyle in Boise, today! Community Services and Amenities Independent living at Truewood by Merrill, Boise is ideal for seniors who would like to focus on their interests and hobbies. Independent living residents can spend their time utilizing the community’s amenities and activities while team members take care of daily chores such as housekeeping, home maintenance, and cooking. Assisted living residents can enjoy the same services along with personalized services. The 24-hour care team is happy to provide assistance with activities of daily living, medication assistance, laundry, scheduled transportation, and more. Furthermore, residents diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can benefit from memory care programming that is catered to each resident’s current abilities. Care comes first, but ensuring an active, vibrant lifestyle comes next. You can take advantage of the community’s amenities at your own leisure — enjoy intimate dinners in the private dining room, gather with friends in comfy lounges, relax in the whirlpool spa, stroll the beautifully manicured courtyards, read in the library, or get styled in the salon. Residents can bond during regularly scheduled activities on the community’s diverse calendar. Activities range from fitness classes and lifelong learning opportunities to holiday celebrations and food tastings. With endless entertainment options, each day holds a new adventure. Living Arrangements Truewood by Merrill, Boise offers several floor plans catered to each care type. You can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Some apartments feature a full kitchen or kitchenette to enable residents to cook. You’re also welcome to bring small pets along. With varying floor plans, you’ll surely find one that meets your unique needs. Care Types Offered Truewood by Merrill Boise is an assisted living facility , which in the state of Idaho is a community providing necessary supervision, personal assistance, meals, and lodging to three or more residents. These facilities may also care for residents with dementia. Idaho Facility Inspection Reports Related Articles Assisted Living Residence Checklist Beyond Bingo: The 50+ Best Assisted Living Activities For Seniors Memory Care Activities: How Communities Engage Seniors With Dementia

Family and resident feedback

4.7 out of 5 from 133 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Top notch

The staff care is excellent. The med techs are very good at delivering medications. The activities are varied and creative. Our apartment is large and bright. It is cleaned once a week. The chef routinely asks for feedback from the residents about food, which is good.

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Peggy GJuly 17, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Overall would recommend

The staff have been very responsive to my concerns and questions. The facility is kept clean, and the food is quite good with lots of choices. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.

Maureen KJuly 16, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

The facility and staff are very nice. We had a very enjoyable meal and toured the facility and apartments after. We found Truewood to be a comfortable atmosphere and the residents and staff are friendly.

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TerriApril 21, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Great place

My Mom moved in March 30th everyone that works there have very kind and helpful, they make my mom feel welcome, they really do care about the residents. My mom loves the food and atmosphere. I want to give a shout out to [Names removed] they are amazing and helpful!

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Jackie RApril 14, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Truewood by Merrill, Boise

Depends on what you're looking for they have a lot of activities. Everyone there is friendly. The food is relatively good most days.

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AnonymousApril 6, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Our families experience

Staff have been consistently supportive of my mother and the rest of us as she is adjusting to the new setting

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Kim NateMarch 11, 2026

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 2, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Room Service
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • No Sugar
  • Meals Provided
  • Vegan
  • Pureed Meals
  • Vegetarian
  • Low / No Sodium
  • International Cuisine
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Guest Meals
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Memory Care

Services & convenience

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Happy Hour
  • Catholic Services
  • Dances
  • Activities On-site
  • Mormon/LDS Services
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Cooking Classes
  • Wii Bowling
  • Bible Study Group
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Gardening Club
  • Protestant Services
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Walking Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Bridge Club
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Montessori Programs
  • Art Classes
  • Current Events Club
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Karaoke
  • Book Club

Outdoor spaces

  • Beauty Salon
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Billiards Lounge

Apartment & room features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Full kitchen
  • Garden View
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

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Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required

Published floor plans

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