Avalon Village sits on a 7-acre campus in Ligonier, Indiana, surrounded by local attractions like Amish Acres, Oakwood Resort, and the historic town's tree-lined boulevards and Victorian-style homes, and the location puts residents near IU Health Hospital in Goshen, Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, and it's within reach of Elkhart General Hospital and St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The community has a full range of care options, including independent living in Garden Homes, assisted living apartments, skilled nursing, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, hospice, and respite care for short or longer stays. Residents can get help with activities like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, and there's a team of nurses, therapists, aides, and physicians on site all day and all night, with a 24-hour emergency alert and on-site response system to keep everyone safe. Care plans always match each resident's needs, whether someone's here for only a little while or for the long run, and there's a strong focus on respectful and compassionate service, since the staff follow a calling to help seniors and use their expertise to make sure people feel comfortable.
Avalon Village encourages residents to make friends and join in through resident-run activities, music programs, movie nights, and a full schedule of social, educational, and fun events, and families can join in whenever they want, especially during therapy. Residents can use rooms for art, games, and reading, go to the fitness program, take part in wellness activities, enjoy a quiet afternoon in the library, or relax in the salon. Restaurant-style dining is offered, and all Garden Homes have full kitchens, attached garages, laundry rooms, sun-rooms, and weekly housekeeping, so living's maintenance-free, and all utilities except phone are included for Garden Home residents. Pets are welcome, and there's scheduled and complimentary transportation for shopping, appointments, and outings.
The therapy and rehabilitation programs support people after injuries or surgery, with physical, occupational, and speech therapies, personalized to help each person build strength, increase mobility, improve skills, manage pain, and recover as quickly as possible. Avalon Village uses new technology in treatments, has a dedicated "Road to Recovery" goal-setting process within 72 hours of admission, and brings together doctors, therapists, nurses, and social workers to support rehabilitation goals. There are outpatient therapy services and a focus on both independence and support, attention to long-term needs, and a team approach for hospice care, comfort, and end-of-life services.
Avalon Village's Garden Homes and apartments let seniors enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle while staying connected, and people can choose from several floor plans, like one or two bedrooms, with sun-rooms and dens. Since the staff can help with both medical and nonmedical needs, residents who need more support-like memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia-have safe living spaces, specialized therapy, and activities matched to their abilities. Nursing home services include daily supervision, wound care, fall prevention, therapy, and help with personal care. Residents have access to comprehensive resources and expert guidance for long-term care and insurance. Payment options include Medicaid. Guests, caregivers, and families often mention the staff's friendly attitude, home-like spaces, and dedication to making life active, enjoyable, and secure for everyone, and reviews give Avalon Village a rating of 4.2 from 16 ratings.
