Our community offers a variety of apartment options designed for comfort, privacy, and convenience. Available features vary by floor plan.

Absolutely. Residents are encouraged to bring furnishings, photographs, and personal belongings that make their new space feel familiar, comfortable, and truly their own.

Features vary by floor plan and may include individual climate control, large windows with natural light, storage and closet space, and emergency response systems.

Yes. Living spaces and common areas are designed to support older adults with accessibility and ease of mobility in mind.

Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with on-site maintenance and weekly housekeeping, leaving more time for activities, friendships, and the things they enjoy.

Residents enjoy three meals each day, plus snacks. Dining is designed to be social and welcoming, giving residents opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors over chef-prepared meals.

Yes. The dining team works to accommodate dietary restrictions and individual nutritional needs whenever possible.

Dining is designed to be social and welcoming, giving residents opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors while enjoying chef-prepared meals.

Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is designed to feel warm, welcoming, and comfortable, with a resident- and family-centered culture focused on independence, meaningful connection, and feeling at home.

Residents can enjoy a full calendar of social, educational, cultural, recreational, and wellness-focused programs designed to support connection, activity, and engagement.

Absolutely. Shared meals, activities, events, and comfortable gathering spaces create natural opportunities for residents to build friendships and stay connected.

Amenities include beautifully landscaped grounds, comfortable gathering areas, a fitness area, wellness programming, pet-friendly living, weekly housekeeping, on-site maintenance, a resident call system, and transportation options.

Yes. Transportation is available for grocery shopping, community outings, and doctors' appointments upon request and with prior scheduling.

1. Explore the Walter Anderson Museum of Art Walter Anderson Museum of Art. See the work of renowned Gulf Coast artist Walter Inglis Anderson, including paintings, drawings, ceramics and carvings.

2. Enjoy the waterfront at Fort Maurepas Park & Front Beach Fort Maurepas City Park & Nature Preserve for beautiful Gulf views, a walkway, fishing pier, picnic areas and a splash pad.

3. Visit Gulf Islands National which offers nature trails, wildlife viewing, fishing, picnicking, a boat launch and coastal/bayou scenery.

4. Take a leisurely walk through downtown Ocean Springs Ocean Springs' downtown area combines locally owned shops, galleries, restaurants and public art.

5. Explore the live oaks and nature trails at Twelve Oaks A short, relatively easy nature walk beneath mature live oaks.

Family and friends are encouraged to remain active participants in residents' lives. Visitors are welcome, with community procedures in place to support resident safety and access.

Yes. Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is a pet-friendly community that recognizes the companionship and comfort pets can provide. Community guidelines apply.

The community incorporates safety features, emergency response procedures, trained team members, a resident call system, and around-the-clock staffing designed to support resident well-being.

Yes. Team members undergo appropriate hiring and screening processes consistent with company standards and applicable regulations.

Our team stays connected to residents through individualized care plans, regular observation, resident call systems, wellness programming, medication support when applicable, and communication with families or responsible parties as needs change.

Monthly pricing includes the apartment and community services and amenities applicable to the resident. In addition to the monthly rate, there is a one-time community fee. Care rates are determined based on an individual assessment.

Pricing at Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs currently starts at $3,955 per month. There is also a one-time community fee, and care rates are determined based on an individual assessment.

Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs has a one-time community fee. Our team can review the current starting rate and any care rates that may apply based on an individual assessment.

Residents and families may explore long-term care insurance, veterans' benefits, and other outside financial resources. Our team can provide guidance and referrals.

Eligibility and application requirements for outside financial resources vary by program. Families should work directly with the applicable provider or agency, and our team can help point them toward appropriate resources when helpful.

Our team supports residents and families throughout the transition, including apartment selection, move-in preparation, and settling into the community. Specific move-in and move-out requirements can be reviewed with the Ocean Springs team.

Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs supports emotional well-being through meaningful relationships, social connection, purposeful activities, wellness opportunities, dining, comfortable gathering spaces, and a resident- and family-centered culture.

Absolutely. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to schedule a personalized visit to meet the team, explore the community and available apartments, and get a feel for everyday life at Truewood by Merrill.

Residents and families frequently highlight the warm, heartfelt culture, welcoming atmosphere, and caring team.

Our team partners closely with residents and families throughout the transition, helping new residents build connections, participate in activities, establish a comfortable routine, and feel supported in their new home.