Avalon Memory Care - Meadow Ranch is a memory care facility located in McKinney, Texas, focused exclusively on providing specialized support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other memory-related conditions. The community is designed to meet the safety and comfort needs of its residents, offering a secure living environment and amenities specifically suited to those experiencing memory loss.

Care and medical support at Avalon Memory Care - Meadow Ranch center around individualized service plans, created to address the unique needs of each resident. The facility provides 24-hour supervised care with direct support for activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing. Licensed nurses are available to oversee health monitoring and provide specialized services, including diabetes care, medication management, incontinence care, ambulatory assistance, and hospice coordination. The community is designed to accommodate residents needing memory care exclusively, with secure access points to prevent wandering, and both indoor and outdoor areas are structured to minimize confusion while promoting mobility.

For engagement and enrichment, Avalon offers amenities such as a barber and beauty salon, clubs and social communities, and professionally planned activities catered to memory care residents. Outdoor walking paths are available within the secured community, enabling residents to enjoy fresh air and movement in a safe setting. All support services and amenities are intended to foster a dignified, comfortable lifestyle attended by staff with specialized training in memory care best practices.

Transportation services are available at cost, covering both medical appointments and non-medical purposes such as outings or family visits. These transportation options are designed to help residents maintain access to healthcare and participate in community activities, while family members may schedule rides as needed.

Resident and family reviews of Avalon Memory Care - Meadow Ranch are mixed. Positive feedback frequently emphasizes the facility’s compassionate, personalized approach to care, with many noting the attentiveness of staff and relief at knowing their loved ones are in a safe, home-like environment. Features such as home-cooked meals and proactive staff communication are often cited as strengths. However, some reviews have raised concerns regarding staff responsiveness, communication with management, and periods of understaffing or supervision lapses, particularly affecting non-ambulatory residents and family engagement. Overall, Avalon is recognized for its tailored memory care focus, but some families report variability in staff reliability and the need for improved management responsiveness.

Costs at this community start at $4,500 and range up to $5,475. The average price in the community is $4,988, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,667. 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.