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Avalon Care Center - Pullman

Avalon Care Center - Pullman is a nursing home community in Pullman, WA.

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Avalon Care Center - Pullman

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining area featuring red tablecloths and a warm ambiance.

  • Decor

    A cozy waiting room featuring comfortable chairs and a television.

  • Building

    A serene landscape featuring a building surrounded by blooming spring trees and flowers.

  • Bedroom

    A minimalistic hospital room with a single bed and an armchair by the window.

  • Trees

    A vibrant spring scene with blooming trees and a welcoming building.

  • Landscaping

    Blossoming trees with white flowers lining the front of a residential building on a bright spring day.

  • Lighting

    A well-organized hospital patient room featuring a bed, nightstand, and adequate lighting.

  • Garden

    A serene garden pathway surrounded by lush greenery and a majestic tree.

  • Entrance

    A welcoming entrance to a single-story building under a partly cloudy sky, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping.

  • Artwork

    A spacious hallway featuring a television screen, decorative plants, and framed photographs on the walls.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped physical therapy room designed for rehabilitation activities.

  • Salon

    A well-lit hair salon room featuring a mirror, chair, and wooden cabinetry.

  • Rehabilitation

    A spacious therapy room equipped with various rehabilitation tools and resources.

1310 NW Deane Street, Pullman, WA 99163

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

3.8 from 37 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Avalon Care Center - Pullman

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Around-the-clock nursing for emergencies

Residents describe nursing that’s available when issues come up at night.

Residents mention feeling safe during urgent situations, including an emergency in the middle of the night. Others also highlight that the nursing team works around the clock, and that medication and care updates are handled during the stay.

common 25 reviews mention this

Staff are frequently described as kind

Many reviewers say staff treat residents with kindness and follow through on concerns.

Across reviews, families describe caregivers and nursing staff as attentive, respectful, and focused on resident needs. Several also call out leadership as responsive when concerns come up, while others specifically praise individual staff members for going above and beyond. A smaller set of reviews are sharply critical of staff behavior, including complaints about how management and CNAs communicate.

common 7 reviews mention this

Food quality is a clear discussion point

Dining draws strong opinions, with both praise and complaints.

Many reviewers talk positively about meals, describing food as home-cooked, outstanding, or improved in quality and presentation. Several families also mention better meal preparation and options for people with dietary needs. Others are negative about meal quality and how diabetic residents were handled, including claims about added sugar and carbohydrate content affecting blood sugar.

  • A cozy dining area featuring red tablecloths and a warm ambiance.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Diabetic meal complaints show up

Some residents report serious problems with diabetic meal handling.

A couple of reviewers describe situations where diabetic residents were fed foods they say were high in sugar and carbs. One account ties the experience to very high blood sugar and another describes a diabetic patient being given meals that led to worsening symptoms. These concerns directly conflict with the community’s stated focus on diabetes diets and special dietary restrictions.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and personal care receive mixed feedback

Some reviewers report missed or delayed personal care.

While many reviews describe the building as clean and residents as well cared for, a recurring set of negative comments focuses on hygiene and upkeep. Reviewers mention leaving residents in wet clothing for hours, delayed cleaning, and poor sanitation leading to health problems. These complaints appear alongside a smaller number of positive comments that the facility is fresh, smells clean, and supports comfort and safety.

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Features

Housing

  • 48 resident community capacity 48 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 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

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Golden Teriyaki (0.1 miles)
  • Pizza Hut (0.1 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (0.1 miles)
  • Chesters Fried Chicken (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • The Emerald (0.2 miles)
  • Sella's Restaurant (0.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Pro Cab (0.1 miles)
  • Alamo (0.2 miles)
  • Nevada & Washington Bus Stop (1.1 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.2 miles)
  • Bishop (1.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Pullman Family Medicine (0.4 miles)
  • Gorchels Catherine M MD (0.6 miles)
  • Palouse Pediatrics (1.5 miles)
  • Moscow Pullman OB/GYN (1.5 miles)
  • Pullman Family Eye Car (1.9 miles)
  • Pullman Regional Hospital Clinic Network (2 miles)
  • Spady Robert N MD (2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Trinity Lutheran Church-Elca (0.5 miles)
  • Pullman Islamic Center (0.5 miles)
  • Community Worship Center (0.7 miles)
  • Pullman Foursquare Church (0.9 miles)
  • Church-Jesus Christ-Lds (1.1 miles)
  • Resonate Church (1.4 miles)
  • Northwest College Ministry (1.6 miles)

Parks

  • Conservation Park (0.6 miles)
  • Reaney Park (0.8 miles)
  • Pullman Parks & Recreation (1.3 miles)
  • Itani Park (1.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Lumberyard (0.8 miles)
  • Three Forks Bike & Brew (0.8 miles)
  • Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters (0.9 miles)
  • Roost Coffee & Market (0.9 miles)
  • Neill’s Coffee & Ice Cream (0.9 miles)
  • Daily Grind Espresso (1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Safeway Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
  • Sid's Professional Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Northwest Pharmacy Service (2 miles)
  • Hi-School Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Rosauers Supermarkets (8.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Pullman Regional Hospital (2 miles)
  • Gritman community wellness center (8.1 miles)

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