Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care, allowing residents to transition between service levels without leaving the community. The Memory Care program is equipped to support advanced dementia and a broad range of medical needs, including residents who wander during the day or night, those at risk for elopement, individuals with combative or other behavioral issues, and people who are awake throughout the night. Clinical staff manage wound care, oxygen therapy, special diets, and diabetes—whether controlled by oral medication or insulin injections. The community also accepts residents under 60 years old, providing the same spectrum of care.
Registered and licensed nurses are on-site or on call around the clock, and all team members undergo background checks. An awake night shift, 24-hour staff presence, perimeter fencing, and a PERS alert system contribute to resident safety. On-site podiatry, audiology, and a therapy room reduce the need for outside appointments. Full assistance is available with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, and staff can handle every level of mobility support from simple walker guidance to two-person transfers or full Hoyer lift care, including bed-bound residents. An Activity Director coordinates daily programming that aligns with individual care plans.
Residences vary in size and layout, and not every unit includes every feature. Some apartments provide a private bathroom, kitchenette, independent temperature controls, and cable service. Residents can personalize their space with paint or décor, and the community supplies housekeeping and scheduled laundry services to all apartments.
Meals are prepared to order, and snacks are available throughout the day. The kitchen can accommodate diet modifications such as mechanical-chopped, puréed, thickened-liquid, vegetarian, and other physician-directed restrictions. Staff monitor nutritional intake for those requiring assistance and work with clinical teams to adjust meal plans as health needs change.
Amenities include resident parking, outdoor smoking areas, and pet-friendly policies; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. The building is wheelchair accessible and houses a barber/beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, library, and spaces for special-interest clubs. Internet access, communal gardens, on-site religious services, and concierge support round out daily conveniences. Scheduled transportation helps residents reach medical appointments, shopping, and local events.
