Avalon Memory Care

I absolutely love Avalon memory care! My mother lived in a different, assisted, living for memory care. They were negligent in taking care of her there, and she even fell and broke her hip at 89 years old. Avalon has my full trust with my mother. The ratio between nurses and residence is very low, which provides one on one contact. When you open those doors you walk into a majestic great room with a rock fireplace and you feel like you’re in a log cabin. I highly recommend Avalon memory care as I wish I would have known about them before placing my mother in the facility she was in.

First of all, I want to say a huge Thank You to the caregivers at my Mom’s Tuckerton location.Throughout and even before this pandemic got to this level, they were taking extra care and precautions to protect everyone. I call them, The Caring Angels, have really looked out for Mom with lots of love and understanding about her needs. Mom feels so comfortable with everyone there and thrives in the environment. My sisters, friends, and relatives notice how well Mom is doing. I’d like to add that the staff keeps you well informed and stays in touch with me. I work crazy hours so I’m not always available to visit Mom as much as I’d like to, but I am comfortable knowing she is well cared-for. The other note that I’d like to add is that you can discuss any aspect of their care and they will always listen and respond . I had visited several homes before Avalon and one of the things which impressed me about Avalon, is that it was always clean and smelled clean. I know that sounds weird but I am a pharmacist and have worked in hospital environment where everything sterile, so an extremely clean environment is a big deal in my book. Rick, the owner operator is at Avalon full time, so he is not an absentee owner. Rudy, Rick’s son, is also there full time and involved with residents. They are involved in the day to day needs of the home. It is family run and also has a family atmosphere. I highly recommend Avalon at Tuckerton if you are seeking excellent care for your loved-one.

When our father was suddenly diagnosed with a terminal brain illness and put on hospice, we were tasked with finding a suitable care facility in just a few days. It was such an important decision to have to make so quickly. Through the placement service, A Place for Mom, we were fortunate to find Avalon Memory Care. We met with the owner, Rick, who gave us a personal tour and answered all our questions. The facility was clean and comfortable. It has a maximum of approximately 20 patients, so it had a much more personal atmosphere than many of the larger facilities we visited. With the wood floors, large fireplace, comfy recliners and warmly appointed bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, it had a much more homey feel than your typical elder care nursing home. All the patients were well kempt, given sufficient social opportunities, and had three excellent meals each day with the option to have them shared in the dining area or brought to their rooms. They were checked on regularly throughout the day and night. The staff was personable, professional, competent and very patient. When people have brain disease, they unfortunately don't always act with a calm demeanor, as was the case with our father. We were so heartened by how the staff assured us they were used to it and took it in stride. They were also very welcoming of us as a family and made us feel comfortable with our frequent and long visits during my dad's last weeks. The monthly pricing was very competitive with similar facilities in the area. We were pleased with our decision to choose Avalon Memory Care to help us spend quality time with our father until his passing.