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Tina Sangastiano
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Spouse or partner of resident/client
5.0
Quality of Life Change for the family
The words "Thank you" do not do justice for what the owner and the administrator have done for me and my family but, especially for me. They held my hand every step of the way, responded quickly to my calls and emails with my questions and concerns. They know better then anyone else that this journey is not an easy one to take alone. I have been the primary person for my husband since his stroke in 2019. The team has given me the opportunity to start taking care of myself but most importantly they give exceptional care to my husband. The caregivers at the Avalon House are 2 very special ladies who treat my husband with dignity, care, concern, and respect. Once again, my family and I are forever grateful for the care given to my husband of 40 years.
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The residential care home is in the family-friendly neighborhood of McLean, Virginia, and is close to many convenient and recreational amenities, businesses, and attractions, making running errands and getting out and about easy.
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A Place for Mom has scored Avalon House of Hardwood Lane with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Avalon House of Hardwood Lane has 20 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.8 out of 5.
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A Place for Mom has scored Avalon House of Hardwood Lane with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Avalon House of Hardwood Lane has 20 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.8 out of 5.
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Tina Sangastiano - Family/friend
Residential Care Home
April 3, 2024
Quality of Life Change for the family
The words "Thank you" do not do justice for what the owner and the administrator have done for me and my family but, especially for me. They held my hand every step of the way, responded quickly to my calls and emails with my questions and concerns. They know better then anyone else that this journey is not an easy one to take alone. I have been the primary person for my husband since his stroke in 2019. The team has given me the opportunity to start taking care of myself but most importantly they give exceptional care to my husband. The caregivers at the Avalon House are 2 very special ladies who treat my husband with dignity, care, concern, and respect. Once again, my family and I are forever grateful for the care given to my husband of 40 years.
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
April 11, 2024
Thank you so much for the truly amazing review and feedback Tina. Reading this made our entire team smile. It really speaks to some of the many reasons why we have been doing this for more than 25 years. We are so glad we are not only able to make your life better, but to be able to care for your husband. Thank you for choosing Avalon to care for him.
Tracy S
Residential Care Home
May 26, 2023
Caring staff
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the staff at Avalon 6 . I recently transferred a client from a nursing home facility to Avalon 6.
My first interaction was via email in with [name removed]. with her easy and professionalism , I could tell right away she cared . Upon transferring my client , I met [name removed] and the other staff members . I can’t express in words how I immediately felt at easy that my client would feel safe , cared for and loved. Even looking around at other residents , I can tell those little extra special touches , i.e., the home cooked meals , cleanliness, dry well maintained and dignity shown ,that Avalon 6 is a perfect place for your loved ones that need additional care . I highly recommend that your consider this place of full of LOVE !
Tracy
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
May 30, 2023
Thank you so much for writing this spectacular review & sharing your feedback with us. We are all so glad that you are not only pleased with the care but you can see our team is professional and does our job with lots of heart and compassion. It’s such an honor to care for our residents and we are glad you can see that.
Julia B - Family/friend
Residential Care Home
April 28, 2023
Wonderful Home Environment
The staff at the Avalon House are amazingly kind and patient with all of the residents and always provide a loving environment for them all. They communicate with family regularly and I have never once doubted that we made the right choice.
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
May 1, 2023
Wow, thank you so much for your kind and generous review. We appreciate the time you took to wrote one. It made us all smile. As you know, we adore caring for your brother. He is just wonderful. We look forward to continuing the care for him with compassion and professionalism.
Dennis K - Family/friend
Residential Care Home
April 19, 2023
Recommendation of Avalon house number 6!.
Avalon house number 6 is a great place for individuals who are frail or suffering from dementia. The staff has great experience in dealing with all types of situations. Furthermore, the staff displays fondness for the residents and provides that personal touch.
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
April 24, 2023
Thank you so much for your review, Dennis. Since your loved one has been with us more than 11 years, it really means so much coming from you. We are so pleased you are happy with the care. We are honored you chose Avalon to care for her.
Terry K - Resident/client
Residential Care Home
April 18, 2023
Avalon care facility review
Very good personal care. I would enjoy the facility more if there were residents I could socialize with. Most residents have memory care challenges. I would recommend this facility to my family and friends.
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
April 24, 2023
Hi Terry. Thank you for your review. You are correct that most of our residents have memory impairment and you do not. We are going to make sure we take some time to sit down and chat with you a few times a week to see how we can help with the socializing with friends part since your diagnosis is different. WE are so glad overall you would recommend Avalon to others, and you are pleased with the care. We are so glad you live with us.
Sally Cram - Family/friend
Memory Care
April 11, 2023
Best option for dementia care in a home-like environment
My mother had severe dementia and we could no longer give her the care she needed in our home. Avalon House was a godsend. It was a lovely residential home with only 8 residents a mile from my home. The caregivers, (particularly [name removed], [name removed]& [name removed]) were so kind, patient & caring. Our mother received one on one care & they went out of their way to make her feel special. It was the best alternative, giving us peace of mind & allowing my mother to spend her last few months in a normal home-like environment rather than a big impersonal facility.
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
April 18, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share our feedback and write a review. As you know, we loved your mom and working with your family. We do our best to make all of our residents feel special. I am so glad that was clear and felt with your mom and by your family. We take caring for our residents very seriously and always care for them with love and compassion. Your mom is missed by all of us.
Donna - Family/friend
Memory Care
April 11, 2023
Exceptional Caregiver
The main caregiver at Avalon House on Hardwood Lane is exceptional. She’s one of those remarkable people that has the ability to “read” someone quickly & meet their needs. She’s proficient in performing day-to-day tasks & her keen organizational skills keeps the house running smoothly. She treats residents with respect & kindness & takes great pride in the variety of wonderful meals she prepares. She recently made my loved one’s birthday extra special complete with everyone singing “Happy Birthday” to music & a little dancing. She’s more than a caregiver, she’s a rare gem that’s doing exactly what she is meant to do, she’s a real treasure!
This is the third time I’ve placing a loved one in the care of Avalon House. My first experience was 12 years ago & I’ve recommended Avalon ever since. Thank you again Avalon!
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
April 18, 2023
We loved reading this review. I am sure others will find it helpful who are looking for a facility. We take our job so seriously. Families are trusting us by placing their loved ones in our homes. We are so glad our hard work, care, and compassion are shining through. We are so happy to be working with your family again after so many years. Your entire family are so special to us.
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
April 10, 2023
Tour Review
Our family had an in person tour with Avalon House of Hardwood Lane and we had such a great tour experience which is why we gave them overall 5 stars.
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
April 10, 2023
Thank you for much for your feedback in regard to your tour. We are all thrilled you had a great experience touring our home. We look forward to working with your family.
Daphne W - Family/friend
Memory Care
April 9, 2023
Caring staff
My husband has been at this facility for several weeks now. He is always clean and well fed and the staff is caring and helpful. The patients here are all fairly advanced dementia patients and I imagine their job is very challenging but the whole team is professional, upbeat and always available to answer questions. It is hard to have my loved one living away from home but easier when I know that his caregivers at this home truly care for him, attend to his needs and show empathy and compassion for all the residents and their families.
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
April 14, 2023
This was so nice to read. We are all so happy you are pleased with the care your husband has been getting since he has moved in. We will continue to do our best to give him quality care with compassion. Thank you so much for such a kind review. We are thrilled you chose Avalon Homes to care for your husband.
Liz W - Family/friend
Residential Care Home
April 8, 2023
[name removed] is outstanding at Avalon 6
[name removed] has cared for my mom for just over two years. She has been kind and caring and has attended to her needs superbly. She gives me frequent updates on her health and sends pictures when they are doing fun activities. She's taking my mom out for many walks on a sunny day. When my mom is up in the middle of the night, and everyone else is asleep, [name removed] is with her. I feel, very confident that my mom is in great hands when I am not there and [name removed] is.
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
April 13, 2023
Liz, this was just so nice to read. Everyone at Avalon House got so excited reading such a nice review. Thank you for sharing your experience of the care your mom receives at Avalon House on Hardwood Lane. I am positive those looking for a home for their loved one will find it really useful. We think the world of your mom and glad you chose Avalon for her.
Helen Hipps
Residential Care Home
April 6, 2023
Kind caregivers, good resident support
Kind caregivers, good resident support. Quiet home with good personal care. Administrative staff involved and are helpful with problem solving. Good communication. Helpful with residents special needs.
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
April 11, 2023
Hi Helen. Thank you so much for your feedback and review of our home. It really means so much to us when families, and those in the medical community take the time to share their feedback online with us. Not only is it helpful for us, but it is helpful to those looking to place their loved ones. We truly enjoy working with both yourself and your client who resides at Hardwood Lane. It has been such a joy caring for them and working with you.
Max
Memory Care
April 6, 2023
Review
Overall good experience. Friendly staff and clean facility in a nice neighborhood in McLean. Facility did a good job in keeping me apprised of the resident’s condition. The food was good and prepared by the staff on premises.
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
April 7, 2023
Max thank you so much for this review. I know those looking for a facility for their loved one will find this feedback and review really helpful. We truly enjoyed caring for your client. She was such a joy & treat. We all miss her.
Larry D - Family/friend
Residential Care Home
April 6, 2023
Thank you for caring
My sister was a resident of Avalon House for four years. I was very happy with the level of care which she received from the staff. In particular we would like to thank the two house managers who were very kind to our loved one. Our visits were welcomed and we were confident that the Avalon was a home not just a house.
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
April 7, 2023
Thank you so much for this review, Larry. Your sister was one of a kind and so special. we all miss her so much. We are so glad your family chose Avalon for her. It was such an honor to care for her.
Joseph M - Family/friend
Memory Care
April 6, 2023
[name removed] was amazing
While there are a lot of nursing homes that have fancier facilities, I’m grateful I placed my wife who had Alzheimer’s in the Avalon residence. The caregivers were exceptionally conscientious and kind to my wife, especially [name removed] . I felt confident that my wife was always well taken care of and never neglected regardless of how difficult the situation sometimes became. I would strongly recommend [name removed] who combined professional competence and expertise with a very warm and loving personality.
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
April 7, 2023
Joe, thank you so much for this great review. We are all so pleased you were happy with your wife's care. What made this review even more special to read was everything you wrote about our direct care staff. As you know, they work so hard, and they just adored your wife. I am sure others looking for a facility will find your review very helpful.
Patricia - Family/friend
Residential Care Home
September 12, 2022
Great place for loved one
Our family has had a great experience with Avalon House so far, we have already recommended it to families and we will continue to do so. Our loved one has a special puree diet so we are not sure about the quality, but they always give her what she wants. We think the value for the money is great and this community offers care quality care for the residents living there
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
October 25, 2022
Hi Patricia
Thank you so much for your feedback of your experience of our home thus far. I am so glad it has been a great one. We will continue to give our 100% and give your mom the quality care that she and every other one of our residents deserve.
We do specialize in special diets which does include a puree diet. If a doctor does prescribe a puree diet, we will follow those orders. We do puree home cooked meals so that they are not from a factory, and they were not premade. I hope that is helpful information for yourself and others.
We are so glad you chose Avalon House and have been honored to take care of your loved one as well as work with your family. We adore all of you.
Cristina - Family/friend
Residential Care Home
August 17, 2022
The care givers there are doing a good job, whenever we come to visit or speak with them over the phone they are very informative and keep us updated with anything regarding our loved one. The care givers are very personable and are able to provide more of that one on one care. We are very grateful for Avalon House and based on our experience so far we have already recommended them to families and will continue to do so.
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
August 19, 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback & review. It made all everyone here smile. It is so kind and generous. We truly appreciate it.
E.R. - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 24, 2022
Perfect for memory care
They were caring, flexible, and they looked out for the residents.
They were very friendly, and very adaptable - meaning they could change easily when things change. Communication between the community and our family is very good.
I would recommend Avalon House of Hardwood Lane to others, and I already have.
Response from Avalon House of Hardwood Lane
June 27, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words and review about our facility. We are so honored you chose Avalon House to care for your loved one.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
July 27, 2017
A tour for care
This community for the care for my mom. This is more of a group home and not what we needed at this time. The menu was nice and clean. They would have had activities from time to time and we wanted something on a daily basis. The community was bigger than what we wanted. Families might want to consider a tour for the care of a loved.
Desiree - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 3, 2013
Caring
I moved Mom in her new home on November 30, 2013 so we are new to Avalon.
Fairfax County is not cheap but Avalon appears to provide better care and more care than other places that charge the same price.
The staff appears to be helpful, caring and friendly. Their English is perfect. (not like other places in Fairfax County)
I picked this place not only for the above reasons but because the home is bright and cheerful.
The meals appear to be well prepared/good tasting. There does not seem to be as big a variety at meal time as in the place she was in before, it was much bigger, but the food looks more appealing.
They take care to keep her clothes covered and clean when she eats. I use to have to change her clothes before taking her out, where she use to live because of food stains from the previous meal(s). Not only are her clothes cleaner but her body is cleaner.
She use to fall a few times a week and does not seem to have the same problem in this place. Avalon seems more attentive to her needs.
Mom appears to be participating more in activities and meals.
Unfortunately her room is small with no closet but I was more concerned with her care than the size of her room.
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 28, 2012
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