Avila Retirement Community sits in the Pine Bush and has a quiet, friendly atmosphere where you see tree-lined streets, green lawns, and the kind of colorful flowerbeds that make you want to sit awhile, and the place covers just about any care a senior might look for, with living options that range from active independent living all the way to memory care, nursing care, respite stays, and adult day care services. Folks can choose among apartments in The Main Building at Ávila, The Lodge, the more private Cottages surrounded by trees, or Teresian House, which is known for its private residences and hotel-like comforts, with each spot giving a different way to live depending on someone's needs or wants, and you find floorplans ranging from one to two bedrooms, and there's even townhouse-style cottages, plus sunrooms, three-season rooms, and balconies that look out to quiet grounds or gardens.
Services cover all bases-respite care gives family caregivers a break with professional support; the continuing care program helps residents age in place and move through care levels as they need, without having to leave the community, so you see people settling into independent living with resort-style amenities like a swimming pool, spa, fitness center, dining room with white linens and flowers, and a cozy fireplace lounge with books and newspapers, while those who need more help get assisted living with meals, medication support, and personal care. Memory care provides 24-hour help and special programs for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, and skilled nursing is available for those needing medical attention or rehab, including wound care and round-the-clock nursing. There's an option for vegetarian meals, and all meals are prepared with care and get pretty good remarks for freshness and taste.
The grounds make for a peaceful walk, with courtyards, shaded patios, a private retreat area, outdoor furniture, gardens for residents who like to putter, and garage spaces for those who tinker. Folks stay busy and social with a full schedule of activities-social, educational, recreational-which may include devotional services both on and offsite, plus there's a bank/ATM, transportation to appointments, guest accommodations for visitors, and a safe entrance with a covered porte-cochère. Suites have private bathrooms, walk-in showers, climate control, cable TV, Wi-Fi, emergency response systems, and sometimes balconies or patios, and everywhere you look there are easy-access features for folks with different mobility needs.
Staff are trained to guide residents through all the benefits and help them adjust as needed, and you notice a steady focus on comfort, belonging, and the feeling of home, with a close connection to local doctors, medical centers, and pharmacies for added peace of mind. The community is known for its state-of-the-art healthcare mixed with warm and welcoming spaces, and it's pet-friendly too, so most folks can bring their companions along. Avila Retirement Community is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, and the community offers year-round events, transportation, and a simple way of living where health, safety, dignity, and personal choice matter to everyone who calls it home.
