Avalon House on Gerard Court

I was thrilled with everything, except disagree with one staff member. I was able to speak to the owner and they were able to assist in getting the situation resolved quickly. Compared to other options I considered, that were more expensive, I felt so lucky to find Avalon House.

We toured this facility and really liked it, they just did not have an opening when we were needing to place my loved one.

The community really will work with you. They take their time to talk to us and work things out. Communication is good between the staff and the community and they keep us well informed and return calls in a timely mannor. I would recommend this community to others.

Avalon House is very clean, and we liked how this was a house and not a large community. It had a limited number of residents, and it was quite. We thought our loved one would be most comfortable here. Overall it was a great first impression.

This community is excellent, however they do not provide to many activities. They do bring in live entertainment in about once a month. The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff really stood out to us in the beginning. Our main point of contact at this community makes a lot of traditional Jamaican food which the residents really seem to love. Our loved one has a nice size room, and they were very accommodating to us because we did not have any furniture to bring and they provided everything for us. The residents went into lockdown before everyone else did, and the staff has done an amazing job with keeping everyone say, no one has been ill. We are not allowed window visits. the only downfall about this community is they provide care to all type of patients, and some of those patients may act out more that make the other residents feel uncomfortable.

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.

My experience with Avalon Homes was wonderful. My father lived in Avalon 10 which is a relatively new home on a quiet 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, [name removed], took great care of my father and I could tell that she really cared about him and all the other residents. He had considerable mental and health problems and none of that phased the staff at Avalon. My father was previously at a different care situation (name rhymes with 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.

My mother has been at Avalon House on Gelston Circle for about two months. She has some dementia, and after two falls needed a place with closer supervision than her large assisted living facility could offer. The home is lovely and the well-trained staff is very caring and attentive. It has given me peace of mind.

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 aide [name removed]'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 after six weeks there, 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.

Avalon house on Gerard Court is a great place for my mother, who has severe dementia and needs help with all aspects of daily living functions. The personnel there are very caring and kind and they take very good care of my mother.

Management - [Name removed] - was extraordinarily kind and compassionate. Home was comfortable with a clean pleasant atmosphere. Caretakers we’re engaged and upbeat. Kitchen smelled delicious from breakfast and homemade chicken soup for lunch. Price was reasonable and relatively stable.

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.

My father-in-law has been staying at Avalon 9, and we are delighted overall so far. [Removed], their front end contact has been beyond fantastic. She is flexible and helpful, but also no nonsense, truthful, and very matter-of-fact. It's a small place. There are 6-8 other residents in each home. The staff is fantastic at keeping on top of his meds and keeping us up to date on his care. The food is very good, and he has gained back 5 pounds since arriving. We wanted to have him closer so we could visit more often, and Avalon 9 has given us this ability along with so much more. Highly recommended.

This community for the care for my mom. This is more of a group home and not what we needed at this time. The menu was nice and clean. They would have had activities from time to time and we wanted something on a daily basis. The community was bigger than what we wanted. Families might want to consider a tour for the care of a loved.

Avalon House is very clean and well kept. The staff takes really good care of my mom and she is very comfortable here. The staff is very warm and make my mom feel loved. My mom enjoys the food and the staff keeps up on her meals.

Our experience has only been a brief one, but so far things seem to be going very well at Avalon House! My loved one has settled in well, and seems to be doing much better than the location she was in previously. She's always clean and seems happy here. I do think they could do a bitter better when it comes to activities, but overall it is a very nice place!

Avalon House has been a good fit for us. As far as activities, they don't really have any since it's a memory care facility, but I seem to remember something about a gal coming and playing music. Everyone there really seems to really care about who's living there, and it's a small facility with a really good ratio of residents to caretakers.

A wonderful home. People are terrific. So glad it was suggested!

It is a wonderful place for my father. They cater to his needs and make him a part of their family.

I toured this house, and another Avalon House residence recently, as part of a "multi-sibling" effort to find the best place for our mom. The two Avalon houses I toured were the only places where I felt very comfortable and confident that they would be a good choice for my mom. They are homey and affordable, but very clean and well maintained. There is an aura of peace and calm. I was at one of the Avalon houses in McLean during lunch time and the food was home cooked and healthy, and the residents sat together around a family-style dining room table. I particularly appreciated the personality of Sandy, the manager who showed me around the two facilities. She has a matter of fact demeanor, but is warm and personable. I never felt like she was doing a sales job. A big selling point for me is that these places are happy to accompany your loved one on a walk around the neighborhood. I advocated for placement for my mom in an Avalon facility, but we ultimately opted for placement in the town where she was already living, and where a brother is located. I advise visiting one of the Avalon houses if you are trying to get a feel for what is available in the D.C metro region, as they are different in a good way and more affordable than many other options.