Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase

Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase Residents have access to a wide range of services, amenities and programs designed with a focus on whole-person wellness and life fulfillment.

Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is Hoover’s most renowned senior living community – offering you and your loved ones carefree living with utmost warmth and peace of mind. Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase officially opened in November 2016, making it the newest assisted living, memory care and short-term respite care community available in Hoover, Alabama. As a newly renovated senior living community, Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase features a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 24 memory care apartments. The amenities include neighborhood living rooms and lounge areas, library with computer center, multipurpose room, a variety of dining venues including a bistro featuring restaurant-style meals, fitness center, beauty salon and barber shop, movie theater, billiards room, and beautiful courtyard gardens with fountains, walking paths and covered seating. River Highlands is owned and operated by Merrill Gardens, based in Seattle, WA.

Discover our inviting community from the comfort of your home! ✨🏡 Take a virtual tour to explore our amenities and livin...
03/18/2026

Discover our inviting community from the comfort of your home! ✨🏡 Take a virtual tour to explore our amenities and living spaces. Interested in seeing it in person? We’re happy to arrange a personal tour for you. Contact us today to learn more!

Start your virtual journey here:

Picture yourself at Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase! To see a virtual tour of our inviting Hoover senior community, visit our website today.

Our residents had a wonderful lunch outing at Jim n Nick's! 🍽️
03/13/2026

Our residents had a wonderful lunch outing at Jim n Nick's! 🍽️

We loved hosting Red Mountain Theater at Truewood! 🎭✨ Their live performance brought energy and joy to our community.
03/12/2026

We loved hosting Red Mountain Theater at Truewood! 🎭✨ Their live performance brought energy and joy to our community.

Transitioning to senior living can be a challenging process. To gain insight into the best fit for you or your loved one...
03/09/2026

Transitioning to senior living can be a challenging process. To gain insight into the best fit for you or your loved one, please take our brief four-minute survey. Your input will help us provide a personalized plan to support you during this transition and ensure that you feel comfortable and confident with your decisions.

Click here to take the four-minute survey: https://tools.roobrik.com/merrillgardens/riverchase/seniorliving/start?utm_campaign=merrillgardens-roobrik&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=riverchase

Our residents had a fantastic time at the One Stop Shop event! 🎉 It was wonderful to see community members engaging and ...
03/05/2026

Our residents had a fantastic time at the One Stop Shop event! 🎉 It was wonderful to see community members engaging and connecting.

We celebrated in style with a lively birthday party featuring The Basement Band! 🎶 Perfect for creating unforgettable me...
03/04/2026

We celebrated in style with a lively birthday party featuring The Basement Band! 🎶 Perfect for creating unforgettable memories with friends and family. 🎉

Thinking about moving to a senior living community can feel overwhelming. There’s the grief of leaving what’s familiar, ...
03/04/2026

Thinking about moving to a senior living community can feel overwhelming. There’s the grief of leaving what’s familiar, but also the possibility of something new and meaningful.

Pat, a Merrill Gardens resident, put those feelings into words through her poem, “Bloom Where You’re Planted.” Her story captures the real emotions behind this transition—and the comfort that comes from finding connection and community again.

If you or someone you love is exploring senior living, Pat’s journey may offer some reassurance that growing roots in a new place can be beautiful.

Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/4cPkSpG

Residents enjoying a delightful morning chat! 🗣️✨
03/03/2026

Residents enjoying a delightful morning chat! 🗣️✨

Our residents enjoyed a delightful visit from Winnie The Pony! 🐴✨ Experiences like these foster joy and community.
02/28/2026

Our residents enjoyed a delightful visit from Winnie The Pony! 🐴✨ Experiences like these foster joy and community.

Calling all Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase residents! Have you heard of our Good Friends Make Great Neighbors program? ...
02/26/2026

Calling all Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase residents! Have you heard of our Good Friends Make Great Neighbors program? It’s the ultimate win/win — you refer a friend who moves in and the two of the split $2,000! Call 205.982.7000 today to learn more.

Nothing beats a good meal with great company! 🥗🍝 Our residents recently enjoyed a delicious lunch outing at Olive Garden...
02/20/2026

Nothing beats a good meal with great company! 🥗🍝 Our residents recently enjoyed a delicious lunch outing at Olive Garden.

Our residents had a wonderful time celebrating Valentine's Day! 💖 It was a perfect opportunity to share love, smiles, an...
02/20/2026

Our residents had a wonderful time celebrating Valentine's Day! 💖 It was a perfect opportunity to share love, smiles, and joyful moments.

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River Highlands officially opened in November 2016, making it the newest assisted living, memory care and short-term respite care community available in Hoover, Alabama. As a newly renovated senior living community, River Highlands features a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 24 memory care apartments. Residents have access to a wide range of services, amenities and programs designed with a focus on whole-person wellness and life fulfillment. The amenities include neighborhood living rooms and lounge areas, library with computer center, multipurpose room, a variety of dining venues including a bistro featuring restaurant-style meals, fitness center, beauty salon and barber shop, movie theater, billiards room, and beautiful courtyard gardens with fountains, walking paths and covered seating. River Highlands is owned and operated by Merrill Gardens, based in Seattle, WA.