Avalon Estates Assisted Living in Corpus Christi, TX

Avalon Estates Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Corpus Christi, TX.

Information last verified:

490 Carmel Parkway, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.9 from 37 reviews
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Overall Review of Avalon Estates Assisted Living

common 13 reviews mention this

Staff care is frequently praised

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as kind, respectful, and responsive.

Many reviewers say staff treat residents with kindness, respect, and genuine care, and they describe feeling their loved one was safe and well looked after. Several also highlight day-to-day interactions as friendly and patient, including observations from visits and longer stays. A smaller number of reviews describe serious problems, including dismissive communication and rude behavior, which is a clear quality-control concern.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

On-site activities are a repeated reason families say their loved ones stay engaged.

Reviews frequently mention a steady schedule of activities and on-site programming, including residents spending time in an activity room and building friendships with other residents and staff. Some reviewers also describe the community as having something going on regularly. While activity programming comes up often in positive reviews, it’s paired with mixed feedback elsewhere, so activities alone may not address every concern a family has.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Dining receives both strong praise and major complaints about quality and service.

Some reviewers are happy with the food, describing it as good or excellent, and they connect meals to overall satisfaction. Others report dining problems such as rude service in the dining area, repeated cooking changes, and food quality issues severe enough to mention items like raw or uncooked food. A separate negative review also complains of poor food quality along with cleanliness concerns.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Housekeeping and cleanliness vary

Cleanliness and housekeeping show up as a recurring weak spot in some reviews.

A negative review describes stained areas and pests in a resident’s room, presenting cleanliness as a serious issue. Another reviewer gives more moderate feedback, saying housekeeping needs work even while other parts of the experience are described positively. Together, these reviews suggest cleanliness and maintenance may not feel consistent to every family.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Corpus Christi International (8 miles away) Corpus Christi International (8 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • H-E-B Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Hamlin Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • H-E-B Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • South Pope Park (0.4 miles)
  • North Pope Park (0.7 miles)
  • Poenisch Park (2 miles)

Physicians

  • Charles Kolb, DDS (0.5 miles)
  • South Texas Dermatology (0.7 miles)
  • Pathology Associates of Corpus Christi (0.7 miles)
  • Corpus Christi Outpatient Surgery (1 miles)
  • Celia Reyes-Acuna (1 miles)
  • Dr. J. Robert Cone, MD (1.2 miles)
  • Iden Don MD (1.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Whataburger (0.5 miles)
  • JB's German Restaurant and Bakery (0.7 miles)
  • Cafe Italia (0.7 miles)
  • BKK thai kitchen + bar (0.8 miles)
  • Bellino's Ristorante Italiano (0.8 miles)
  • The Post At Lamar Park (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • Tastea (1.7 miles)
  • Ali's Cafe (2.1 miles)
  • Coffee Waves (2.2 miles)
  • Happy Tea (2.2 miles)
  • Hester's Cafe (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Nueces County Hospital District (1.1 miles)
  • Amerigroup (2.4 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (1.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Century 16 XD and IMAX (2.9 miles)

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