My Loved One Lives In This Community
“My experience with Avalon Homes was wonderful. My father lived in Avalon 10 which is a relatively new home on a quite dead-end street in McLean VA. The residence is modern, clean and very nice. The rooms are large and well updated. But most importantly, the staff is wonderful. The head nurse took great care of my father and I could tell that she really cared for him and all the other residents. he had considerable mental and health problems and no of that phased the staff and Avalon. My father was previously at a different care situation (name rhymes wit Tunrise) and the Avalon Home was a million times better. Having dedicated, live in staff who take care of just a handful of residents means they can take a much more personal approach to each residents’ care, and that really makes all the difference.”
— Jed Fonner
So far, wonderfully pleased!
“We are only one week in, but I am so happy with Avalon House and A Place for Mom. You were there at a time I was so in need! The neighborhood is beautiful, the home seems like a happy place, the caregivers are like the house mothers. We feel very good about the decision. I have met some of the other family members there visiting and they all have very positive comments. Sharon is very good at keeping in touch and letting me know things I need to know about. I am really very relieved and happy, and while Mom doesn't know where she is anyway, I know she feels like she's at home.”
— Kathy
Affordable Care for Dementia
“Nice group home setup, max 8 residents, in a "McMansion" home on a quiet street, good for residents with dementia. Spacious open kitchen/DR/LR setting good for family visiting. Currently this house (among others in small Avalon chain) serves dementia residents, and the price is excellent for the care, nearly half the cost of nursing home. Attractive environment inside, clean, and no smells other than the staff’s good cooking. Two main live-in aides are easygoing but attentive, setting a relaxed and positive atmosphere. We moved Mom and Dad there recently since our 24/7 aide setup at home couldn't handle bed-to-wheelchair transfers anymore for Dad, but Avalon staff managed to do it, so Dad was able to wheel around again. (Dad passed away recently, but I'm satisfied that he received excellent care.) Avalon has an efficient setup, and staff are thoughtful and flexible in figuring what works best for the individual. They know what they're doing. With live-in staff, care is consistent, and they know residents' habits well. Lovely people. One daughter of a resident we met said her mom has been there five years (a testament in itself) and without one bedsore. I'll be telling friends about this place.”
— Marianne
Husband is Well
“My husband is doing well since his move to this community. It is a lovely community with kind people. They do a great job with keeping everything well-kept. They are taking very good care of him, and his needs. It has been a lovely experience, and we are pleased.”
— A Place for Mom
Very Caring
“They were wonderful, I would highly recommend Avalon House. They sent pictures to me of my dad, he looked happy. They answered all my calls quickly. He gained 9 pounds so he was well cared for and liked the food. They were quick to let me know when he started to fail and had great communication so nothing was a surprise.”
— A Place for Mom
If this place didn’t exist, I don’t know what I would do…
“My experience with this home has been very good. It really has what my Mom needs in terms of staff to resident ratio and the home is small, so it doesn’t feel like she’ll get lost in the crowd as she did at her former placement. The staff is well trained and the focus is very much on direct care. It may not have all the amenities of a large community, but at this stage of my mother's life what she needs is quality care in a safe, comfortable and clean setting and that is what she's receiving. I’m very grateful to Avalon for the care they give my Mom. If your loved one has advanced dementia with behavioral disturbances, this place is good and I would recommend them.”
— A Place for Mom