Q&A
Founded in 1997 as an affordable alternative to larger, more institutional memory care facilities, Avalon House has grown to 11 eight-resident homes in the McLean/Falls Church area. Its many five-star reviews speak to its unwavering dedication to enhancing the quality of life for residents and their families through compassionate and personalized comprehensive memory care services.
Q: Why choose Avalon House?
A: We specialize in providing personalized, compassionate care in a small, home-like environment for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory impairment.
Our homes have a 1:4 staff-to-resident ratio—1:1 for the first three days free of charge—enabling us to really get to know each resident so they feel safe and comfortable from the moment they walk through the front door.
With the help of hospice, our team can care for residents in a loving, supportive and warm environment until the very end, giving families peace of mind, knowing they won’t have to uproot their loved ones if their health declines or daily care needs increase.
Despite this industry’s high turnover rate, 60 percent of our team has been with us for over five years. This continuity helps establish more trust and comfort among residents and translates into more attentive care.
Our homes feel like one big family that supports both residents and their loved ones through this challenging and emotional process.Â
Q: How do residents benefit from the more intimate setting offered by Avalon House?
A: Our eight-person homes promote more personalized interaction between residents and caregivers that foster genuine, trusting relationships, enabling our team to quickly notice when residents aren’t acting like themselves. We also take extraordinary measures to individualize each resident’s care, from special diets or foods to the color they want their room painted and the daily activities that interest them.