Avalon Memory Care - Carrollton is an assisted living community in Carrollton, Texas, with an exclusive focus on serving individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The facility provides a secure, residential setting designed specifically to support individuals with memory loss. Security features and environmental design help ensure resident safety, while specialized programming and 24-hour supervision are in place to address the challenges associated with memory care needs. Avalon Memory Care operates as a memory care-only community, providing both structured routines and flexibility to meet the cognitive, medical, and emotional needs of its residents.

Care services at Avalon include assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility, and toileting, as well as comprehensive incontinence care. Medication management and coordination are handled by trained staff, with care plans tailored to each resident’s health status and doctor’s recommendations. The facility accommodates those with diabetes and ambulatory needs, and offers courtesy transportation to medical appointments to help families coordinate ongoing healthcare. Avalon provides a secured environment and employs staff trained specifically to support individuals experiencing cognitive decline. The facility includes amenities such as an on-site barber and beauty salon, outdoor walking paths for safe physical activity, and communal spaces for social gatherings, clubs, and group activities that promote engagement and a sense of community.

Avalon offers transportation services for residents for both medical and non-medical purposes at cost. The primary objective of this service is to facilitate access to medical appointments and necessary errands or events outside the facility, supporting residents’ health needs and personal routines according to their care plans.

Resident and family reviews of Avalon Memory Care - Carrollton reveal a range of experiences. Many commend the staff for their compassion and attentiveness, as well as the quality of communication, food, and resident activities. The individualized approach to care and proactive response to concerns are noted as strengths. However, some family members have reported concerns regarding end-of-life care, citing issues such as inadequate medication administration, delayed hygiene care, under-staffing, and lapses in communication during medical emergencies. Concerns about increased costs aimed at addressing staffing challenges, with little perceived improvement, have also been mentioned. Experiences with hospice coordination and health issue management have, in some cases, been negative. While Avalon Memory Care is recognized for its supportive staff and environment, the consistency of service delivery and operational transparency have been highlighted as areas with potential variability. Public sources as of mid-2024 report no significant recent developments or major changes at the facility.

Costs at this community start at $2,345 and range up to $6,640. The average price in the community is $4,492, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,677. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.