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Avalon Health Care – Madera

Avalon Health Care – Madera is a nursing home community in Madera, CA.

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Avalon Health Care – Madera

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  • Interior

    A clean and organized patient room in a healthcare facility.

  • Decor

    A simple and cozy bedroom featuring a bed with floral bedding, a window with blinds, and a wooden chair.

  • Building

    A charming motel with a welcoming exterior, surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Architecture

    A charming residential building with a welcoming facade and surrounding greenery.

  • Bedroom

    A simple hospital room with a bed, side table, and window blinds.

  • Trees

    A peaceful residential building surrounded by trees with vibrant autumn foliage.

  • Windows

    A hospital room with a single bed and a tray table near the window.

  • Landscaping

    A cozy outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by large windows, perfect for relaxation.

  • Lighting

    A clean and well-lit hospital hallway, lined with doors leading to different rooms.

  • Television

    A cozy waiting room with a sofa, water cooler, and television.

  • Exterior

    A charming single-story residential building with a welcoming exterior and well-maintained landscaping.

  • Waiting Area

    A cozy waiting area featuring comfortable seating, a television, and natural light from the windows.

  • Healthcare

    A modern hospital room equipped for patient care with essential medical equipment.

1700 Howard Road, Madera, CA 93637

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

3.9 from 51 reviews
5 stars
34
4 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Avalon Health Care – Madera

common 44 reviews mention this

Staff compassion and attentiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are caring, attentive, and respectful.

A large share of reviews describe nurses, CNAs, and therapy staff as kind and dedicated, with many families saying they felt listened to and informed about care. Several reviews also mention responsiveness around questions, concerns, and day-to-day needs, including support for mobility and therapy goals. A smaller set of reviews is more critical, citing communication issues, rude behavior, or neglect concerns, but those complaints are not universal across the feedback.

common 7 reviews mention this

Clean rooms and well maintained areas

Many reviews highlight cleanliness and generally well-kept facility conditions.

Several residents and family members praise the building and rooms as clean, including comments about tidy living spaces and well maintained bed areas. One review contrasts that by calling the facility dirty, and a few others express concerns about care details and hygiene-related issues. Still, the more frequent tone in the reviews emphasizes cleanliness as a positive part of the experience.

common 6 reviews mention this

Rehab and physical therapy help

Reviews frequently connect the rehab program with noticeable physical progress.

Multiple reviews mention physical therapy benefits, including getting stronger, improving endurance, and learning safer wheelchair and walker use after surgery or injury. Families describe staff and therapists guiding mobility practice like walking and other exercises, and several residents say their recovery improved during their stay. The structured care setting is skilled nursing, and the reviews that reference therapy align with that focus on recovery support.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Food is hit or miss

Food quality and satisfaction vary across reviews.

Some reviews say the food is good and enjoyable, and one family notes the kitchen worked with a picky eater. Other reviews are less positive, including mentions that meals were awful or that the food needs improvement. One review also says dietary alternatives are available if a resident does not like what is served.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Family communication can be uneven

A recurring concern involves delays or confusion around information for families.

A few reviews complain about lack of communication, delays in assistance, or receiving unclear answers about care and decisions. Some family members describe difficulty getting access or not getting straight answers, while others report the opposite—staff returning calls, explaining processes, and keeping them informed. Overall, the reviews suggest communication quality depends on the situation and the people involved.

common 3 reviews mention this

On-site meals use special diets

Dining supports residents with special dietary restrictions.

Several reviews connect meals with resident dietary needs, including comments about alternatives when preferences are not met. The community also offers dining aligned with special dietary restrictions and diabetes-related dietary needs. Together, the reviews and services suggest meals are planned with diet requirements in mind, even though overall satisfaction with food varies.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 64 resident community capacity 64 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Fresno Yosemite International (23 miles away) Fresno Yosemite International (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • 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
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This particular area of Madera, California offers a variety of amenities that can cater to the needs and interests of seniors. With numerous dining options such as Subway, Liu's Village, and IHOP within close proximity, residents have easy access to a diverse range of cuisines. Additionally, there are several pharmacies nearby including Walgreens and Rite Aid, ensuring convenient access to medication and healthcare supplies. For medical care, there are multiple physician offices in the vicinity such as Internal Medicine Associates and Madera Family Medical Group. In terms of recreation, residents can enjoy peaceful outings at parks like Stallion Park and Figarden Loop Park or catch a movie at Regal Marketplace @ El Paseo & RPX. Overall, this area provides a mix of essential services and leisure activities that could contribute to a comfortable living environment for seniors looking to settle in Madera.

Restaurants

  • Subway (0.2 miles)
  • Liu's Village (1.2 miles)
  • Green Burrito (1.2 miles)
  • Talas Taco Shop (1.4 miles)
  • Perko's Cafe (1.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.6 miles)
  • IHOP (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • Madera Medical Home Health Cre (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Pill Box Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Save Mart Supermarkets (13.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Kuppa Joy (0.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (12.1 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (14.4 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (15.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (15.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Internal Medicine Associates (0.4 miles)
  • Madera Industrial Medical Clinic (0.4 miles)
  • Madera Family Medical Group (0.4 miles)
  • Dr Arain (0.4 miles)
  • Alfredo Garcia MD (0.7 miles)
  • Urolgy Associates of Central Californi A (1.1 miles)
  • Riverside Medical Clinic (1.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (0.6 miles)
  • Esperanza Iglesia Nueva (1.6 miles)
  • Trinity Lutheran Church (2 miles)
  • Good News Ministries (2.9 miles)
  • Grace Tabernacle Church (10.9 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (12.3 miles)
  • Northpointe Community Church (13.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Rayna Piskova M.D. (1 miles)
  • MCH Intensive Care Unit (1.9 miles)
  • Chowchilla Dist Memorial Hospital (15.9 miles)
  • Chowchilla Hospital Clinic (15.9 miles)
  • Chowchilla Convalescent Hospital (16 miles)
  • Neurology Clinic, Valley Children's Hospital (16 miles)

Transportation

  • Madera Amtrak (8.9 miles)
  • AAA Yellow Cab (12 miles)
  • Sierra Sky Park Airport (E79) (14.8 miles)
  • Elder Taxidermy (15.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Marketplace @ El Paseo & RPX (12.7 miles)

Parks

  • Stallion Park (13.5 miles)
  • Figarden Loop Park (14.4 miles)
  • Berenda Reservoir (15.7 miles)
  • 15Th Street Park (15.8 miles)

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