Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs

12/05/2025

Our residents had a delightful time at the Strawberry Shortcake Cooking Demo! 🍓👩‍🍳 They loved getting hands-on in the kitchen and creating a delicious dessert for after lunch.

12/04/2025

We had a heartfelt community gathering with First Baptist Church for our monthly devotion. 😊 Residents enjoyed festive Christmas songs and thoughtful gifts, filling the room with joy. 🎶🎁 A special thank you to TLC Ministries for their generous gifts—your kindness makes a difference!

11/28/2025

Our residents loved the monthly visit from Nikki, the adorable golden retriever sporting a festive turkey bandana! 🦃🐶 These special moments bring joy and brighten everyone's day.

11/27/2025

Wishing you a day filled with gratitude, joy, and togetherness. From all of us at Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs, Happy Thanksgiving! 💛🦃🍂

11/26/2025

Our residents had a fantastic time at the Penny Auction with Jennifer from Deaconess Home Care! 😃 It’s one of their favorite activities, fostering fun and community spirit.

11/26/2025

We welcome families and friends to join us for breakfast! Free of charge, enjoy a meal and photos with the Grinch.

11/25/2025

Our residents and guests had a fantastic time at Happy Hour with live music from Anderson! 🎸🎤🎶 Great music, good company, and relaxing moments made for a memorable evening!

11/24/2025

What makes senior living feel like the right fit? Merrill Gardens President Tana Gall and broadcaster Eric Johnson sit down to talk about it, including Eric’s perspective as a family member whose mom lived at Merrill Gardens for seven years.

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Merrill Gardens President Tana Gall sits down with longtime broadcaster Eric Johnson for a conversation about senior living. Eric brings great insight - his...

11/22/2025

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Annual Chili Cookoff! 🌶️🍽️ Congratulations to MJ for first place, Jolie for second, and Jim for third. Your delicious creations made the event a success!

11/21/2025

Calling all Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs 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 228.818.0650 today to learn more.

11/18/2025

While flu season starts in the fall, it typically lasts until May! Staying healthy during this time requires a bit of extra care, especially for older adults. The good news is that senior living communities are well prepared. Read our new blog to learn more:

Stay healthy this flu season in senior living communities with flu shots, hygiene practices, nutritious foods, exercise, and timely medical care.

11/16/2025

We proudly recognized our residents who served, including two World War II veterans, and extended our gratitude to their spouses. Special thanks to Ashley with Hospice of Light for sponsoring this meaningful program. We enjoyed live patriotic music with Gram Rea and celebrate their brave service. 🎺🎖️