The Avalon of Commerce Township is an assisted living and memory care community located in Commerce Township, Michigan. The facility specializes in services for seniors who require support with daily living activities or specialized memory care for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Residents have access to a secure and supportive environment, which includes features designed for both safety and comfort. The community is structured to provide a continuum of care, helping residents address evolving needs while maintaining as much independence as possible in a modern residential setting.
The Avalon offers a range of medical and care services, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Nursing staff and caregivers are available to support residents with incontinence care, ambulatory assistance for those with mobility needs, as well as diabetes care and medication management. The community has partnered with healthcare professionals such as optometrists and massage therapists who visit the facility, ensuring access to basic medical evaluations and wellness services onsite. Memory care is provided in a secured area with specialized programming to support residents’ cognitive and emotional needs. There is an emphasis on safety, with regular safety checks and responsive staff, though some residents’ families have raised occasional concerns about follow-through during staffing transitions or after hours.
Residents benefit from a wide variety of amenities and programs aimed at promoting engagement, health, and well-being. There are indoor and outdoor walking paths, enabling safe exercise and mobility regardless of weather conditions. A barber and beauty salon is available onsite, and regularly scheduled fitness programs, including chair yoga and traditional yoga, support residents' physical health. The Avalon also hosts clubs and community activities designed to promote socialization; these are highlighted by residents and families for their quality and variety, especially the activity programming led by staff. English is the primary language of communication, ensuring consistency for most residents and families.
For transportation, The Avalon offers both complimentary and paid (at cost) services to facilitate access to medical appointments, shopping, group outings, and other non-medical purposes. Transportation arrangements can be made to meet scheduled appointments or resident requests, with the intent of supporting residents’ connection to the broader community and necessary healthcare providers.
Analysis of resident and family feedback indicates that most appreciate the cleanliness of the facility, the spaciousness of apartments, and the responsiveness of staff and management. Staff are frequently mentioned for their friendliness and attention to residents’ needs, though there are noted concerns about oversight during periods of low staffing or management transition. Some families have reported inconsistent follow-through with medical care and medication management, particularly during personnel changes, and suggest continued attention to personal care routines for residents with dementia. Overall, The Avalon is characterized by its array of supportive services, robust activities program, and attention to residents’ health and personal care, with areas for ongoing monitoring highlighted by reviewers. No significant recent changes or expansions have been reported for the facility as of early 2024.
Costs at this community start at $4,265 and range up to $8,060. The average price in the community is $6,162, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,071. 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.
