Hello, Edinburg! Avalon Memory Care Opens our Newest Location in Hidalgo County, TX

Fun, food, friends and fellowship were on the agenda on May 28, 2019 as Avalon Memory Care held a ribbon cutting ceremony for our new community in Edinburg, TX. Community members, partners, stakeholders and Avalon staff joined together to celebrate the new building and show off the state-of-the-art building to the public.

“We’re excited to bring our signature memory care programming to the Edinburg community,” says Dr. Maurice McDonald of Avalon Memory Care. “Our goal is to help individuals living with dementia and other cognitive impairments to have self-esteem, dignity and the support they need to live a life full of daily joy and happiness.”

“We are looking forward to bringing an improved quality of life in a comfortable home setting for Edinburg seniors with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other cognitive impairments,” says Rita McDonald, RN. “It is our privilege to provide the best memory care for your loved one and provide family members more opportunities to make meaningful moments and spend time together.”

The new Avalon Memory Care facility has sixteen semi-private and private rooms, a community dining room, a secure outdoor courtyard, comfortable common areas and many more amenities. The community is designed to feel like home and provides 24-hour care for our residents with a strict focus on the overall safety, well-being and best possible quality of life.

For more information about our signature memory care programming, or to learn more about our new location in Edinburg, TX, please contact us at 888-522-1918.

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Testimonials

“Since my mother has lived at Avalon, I have had peace of mind for the first time since Alzheimer’s began to exact its terrible price from my mother’s life. Thank you for your part in making our lives better.”

Daughter | Ft. Worth, TX

“I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the care and love afforded to my mom over the last two weeks. Your success in finding such quality people has my gratitude and respect.”

Daughter | Dallas, TX

“We are very pleased with all of the efforts that your caring staff has made to smooth this traumatic transition.”

Son | Plano, TX

“I know my husband had the very best care in his final days. I regret that I did not know about Avalon sooner.”

Wife | Dallas, TX

“Mom spent the final 8 months of her life in Avalon Memory Care in Allen. The staff was great. There was rarely a day that my brother or I did not come by and they were always friendly to us and did their best to make mom comfortable and happy. We really appreciated them for everything they did.”

Daughter | Allen, TX

“Making the decision to place my mother in residential memory care was the hardest thing I think I have ever done. But living at Avalon has been the best thing for her at this stage of her life.”

Daughter | Allen, TX

“My grandmother has lived at Avalon Memory Care for 6 months now. I cannot speak highly enough about the warmth, dedication, and caring compassion of the staff. They always make us feel welcome and go out of their way to work with us to accommodate grandma’s needs.”

Grandson | Arlington, TX

“My grandmother spent her final days at Avalon and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to care for her. The caregivers are attentive and kind, and many of them have been with Avalon for years. If you are looking for a place to love on you and your family in a season that is inevitably difficult, Avalon is a wonderful choice.”

Granddaughter | Arlington, TX

“We are delighted with the facility of Avalon Memory Care. We just placed Grandma in an apartment with them and couldn’t be happier. It is clean and well-lit, and everyone greets us, down to the folks who clean up.”

Granddaughter | Arlington, TX