Avalon Place, located in Monroe, Louisiana, is a care facility primarily offering nursing home services, along with assisted living support. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid since July 24, 2000, Avalon Place provides a variety of care and medical services designed to cater to the diverse needs of its residents. It houses 99 current occupants and supports conditions and treatments including arthritis, pulmonary rehabilitation, and carpal tunnel syndrome, with particular attention to pain management, oxygen therapy, and ostomy care. The facility also addresses mental wellness through programs aimed at depression and general mental health. Avalon Place emphasizes wellness and health care programs, incorporating services like physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and wellness checks. Residents and their families have access to hospice care, respite care, pharmacy services, and innovative care technology such as QuietCare and electronic medication administration records. The facility also features a barber/beauty salon, and offers counseling services alongside access to nearby medical services like Alton Memorial Hospital and Saint Louis University Hospital.
Avalon Place encourages a multicultural environment, with services available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, and Vietnamese. It supports various clubs and communities and offers additional activities such as yoga, which promote physical health and social engagement. While feedback from family and resident reviews is varied, positive comments highlight the caring and professional behavior of staff, particularly in therapy services where staff engagement contributes to effective recovery processes. However, the memory care unit has received criticism for unprofessional behavior and issues like inadequate personal care and lack of activities, particularly concerning special dietary needs for residents with diabetes. These reviews suggest areas needing improvement, specifically in memory care, to enhance staff training and oversight. Overall, the facility aims to provide comprehensive care and support while striving to address areas that require attention and enhancement.
Costs at this community start at $4,359 and range up to $5,019. The average price in the community is $4,689, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,692. The cost of nursing homes 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.
