Avalon House on Gerard Court

Our mother, who has dementia and requires 24-hour care, has been a resident for more than 3 years. The staff are like family members to her and we have found it to be a comfortable fit. Other than a bit need of updating, this home provides everything we could hope for.

It was a journey to find the right fit for my father with Alzheimer’s. He was diagnosed at a young age which made it tough to find a place that could handle his needs. He was still strong and mobile which required extra attention. Before finding Avalon, we tried a few hotel style homes who weren't able to care for him. We then found Avalon, a small community. The communication with the caregivers and front office was great. They intimately knew residents and my dad was able to get personalized attention. It made a huge difference in his quality of life, and ours too, knowing he was in good hands. Even though my dad could be a handful, they didn’t give up when the going got tough as others had. It can be unpredictable and quite draining. As I cared for him myself at one point, I know the immense level of dedication that it took and will be forever grateful to the Avalon team. They kept me informed of things I needed to be informed of, but the burden of caring for him to themselves.

After looking at several large facilities, we were very pleased to find the small, home-like setting at Avalon where my mom is treated like a family member instead of a patient. Our mom has dementia and needs help with walking, meals, bathing, and medication. In her 3+ years at Avalon she has been well taken care of. We have found the staff to be caring and attentive. The administrative team has been very good with updates and communication, especially during COVID. We really like that all residents are together throughout the day, from meals to activities to watching TV. While the home is a little dated and could use some updating and painting, it is always clean and safe. We’ve had a very good experience and would recommend Avalon to other families.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the staff at Avalon 6 . I recently transferred a client from a nursing home facility to Avalon 6. My first interaction was via email in with [name removed]. with her easy and professionalism , I could tell right away she cared . Upon transferring my client , I met [name removed] and the other staff members . I can’t express in words how I immediately felt at easy that my client would feel safe , cared for and loved. Even looking around at other residents , I can tell those little extra special touches , i.e., the home cooked meals , cleanliness, dry well maintained and dignity shown ,that Avalon 6 is a perfect place for your loved ones that need additional care . I highly recommend that your consider this place of full of LOVE ! Tracy

When my husband's Alzheimer's Disease was rapidly advancing and I was struggling to care for him while working full-time and raising our two adolescent age children, I needed help. A Place for Mom provided the contact information to Avalon Homes and I was immediately in touch with [name removed] and [name removed] who offered us a room available in a private home. The hardest thing for me to do was to be separated from my husband. [name removed] assurred me that I could visit as often as possible and we set up his room with furniture from home. My husband is currently in a home 15 minutes away from where we live, we can visit daily and enjoy time together in a comfortable, loving home. The care givers are amazing and have provided emotional support to us as well. They love my husband, provide excellent care, and reach me immediately if anything changes with his health. They love our whole family! There is no beter place for memory care!

[name removed] was my father’s caregiver for three years. Her consistent and thoughtful care improved the last years of my father’s life. She has a pleasant demeanor, remembers names and converses well with others. My father was at various facilities during his last years. [name removed] and the Avalon house team are the only caregiver that got to know him personally. I highly recommend this facility.

The staff at Avelon House are what makes the home work. They not only tend to all the day to day tasks for the residents, they truly care about them. In the case of my father, [name removed] in particular, does an amazing job. She has made the effort to get to know him and understand him. As a result he feels very cared for and is a happier resident for it. Thank you [name removed] and Avelon, for taking such great care of him!

My husband has been at Avalon House on Oakview Drive since [date removed]. The staff is very caring and attentive to my husband, and always welcoming when my daughter and I visit. I can tell that the staff cares about him, and that my husband is happy there. He has a bright, sunny room that looks out onto the front yard. When the weather is nice the staff will bring him out for walk around the neighbor and when we visit him on a warm day the staff is always willing to bring him outside we can sit together on the porch for our visit.

The experience I had at Avalon and the care of my dear mother by the caregiver [name removed], was truly a blessing!! If I could give [name removed] ten stars I would. My mother suffered from dementia and after a debilitating stroke became such a tremendous challenge to take care of. [name removed] handled my mother with compassion, dignity and love which truly warmed my heart and put my family and our friends at ease. [name removed] could bring a smile to my mother's face which helped ease our pain during her darkest days which was truly remarkable. [name removed] became like a sister to me and treated my mother as family. Kudos and gratitude to Avalon for having such a wonderful caregiver!! I can't thank them enough for the care my mother received and particularly, for Angel [name removed]!

We cared for my mother in law for several years but her Alzheimer's progressed and she could not stay at home by herself for even a short time .She was always an introvert and would become anxious with people she didn't know . Avalon in McLean has been such a blessing for her and our family . From the beginning [name removed] was kind and helpful and assisted us to complete the paperwork and tour Avalon house to see if it was the right place for [name removed]. [name removed]cares for her with great compassion and encourages her to do as much as she can do to remain ambulatory. [name removed] also communicates with me for any concerns or changes in my mother in laws condition and is very flexible is when we visit . I feel very comfortable that [name removed] is at Avalon house, and my mother in law refers to it as her home . I have recently changed [name removed]PCP to a wonderful NP [name removed], who goes directly to Avalon to provide assessment ,treatment and medical advice for [name removed]. This is invaluable for us.

My husband was treated with compassion and respect while a patient at Avalon. I was encouraged to visit him and always made to feel welcome by the staff at any time I chose to visit. A high degree of professional care was always present and each patient was cared for with respect and dignity. When an outside expert was needed, the staff was quick to access the needed help.

My mom has been at this Avalon house ( 1505 Woodacre, McLean, VA ) for about 2 years. I love this place because they are friendly and helpful especially [name removed]. She communicates with us whenever needed on a very timely manner. The place is also very impressively clean. I highly recommend this place. Thank you Avalon house and the thank you to the staff here especially [name removed]

My mom is 91 with dementia and with anxiety. She came to Avalon house about a year ago. The Avalon staff are wonderful! They take very good care of our mom. Even her anxiety seems to have decreased here. The professionalism in the level of care that she receives is outstanding.

Our brother-in-law is a resident of the home on Woodacre Drive. We visit him twice a week and have been very pleased with the condition of the home and the care he is being given. The staff is very good - the supervisor is excellent. We appreciate the care he is being given. He is a fine gentleman and is treated as such.

The administration team is amazing and caring. Our go to person who takes care of my Dad is sweet, communicative, and has become apart of our family. Avalon is a place that we had to wait on the wait-list for. But the care my Dad has received there has been amazing and it was worth the wait. I feel lucky to have met all the people I have that work there and that they care so much for him. Three people who I need to recognize due to how amazing they are: [name removed], [name removed]and [name removed]. These three ladies have made sure my Dad is well taken care of and I want to thank them from the bottom of my heart.

This Avalon house takes wonderful care of my father in law. Staff are very attentive and kind. They know what he needs and provide everything. They are very communicative and let us know how he is doing. They are always happy to see us when we visit.

The staff at the Avalon House are amazingly kind and patient with all of the residents and always provide a loving environment for them all. They communicate with family regularly and I have never once doubted that we made the right choice.

It's hard to believe it's coming up on four years since we had to find a place for mom, who suffers from dementia, but each and every day I feel fortunate that she's getting excellent care from the fine folks at Avalon House. I don't know how they manage, but they've kept her healthy and smiling all this time, even through Covid! She's got her own room, which was a must, that we decorated to make it feel like home and it's close enough that at least one of us can visit often. It's also a big plus that the staff knows her, and she knows them. I'm sure they're all good, but we're grateful to have found the house on Gelston Circle.

I couldn't say enough how much our family appreciates the care our mother receives at the Avalon House on High Street in Falls Church. My mother truly loves [name removed] and [name removed], her care givers at Avalon, and it's evident to our entire family. I just can't put into words how much peace this gives our family. THANK YOU [name removed] AND [name removed]!

I have been to this Avalon house on Wood Acre Drive, the house is always nice and clean and in order the residents are well groomed and clean, residents meals are well prepared and they make sure that they snack in between the manager for the house always pleasant and no matter what she got a smile on her face I know for sure that this particular house is very welcoming and staff there works very hard to keep the house well maintained, great home for a family who is looking some where for their mom or dad or other family members!