Brookdale Avondale

Very comfortable, friendly place. Staff are attentive and work to please. Food could be more catered to residents taste but they have worked hard to provide food he enjoys. A few more activities and off site visits could be provided. A very caring and safe facility.

The community is very welcoming. The regular staff who have been there since mom moved in, know us all by name, so it feels very engaging. Like everywhere right now, there is increased staff turnover, luckily Mom does not have memory issues, thus she picks up names of new people quite quickly. However, she misses those who have left. We would definitely recommend Brookdale/Avondale on Merrimac to anyone who asked us.

Within just three months of moving my grandmother in, in 2022 they raised the initial price of [fee removed] to [fee removed], which I had to rally against with corporate as that felt quite unethical bringing us in and then fine print somewhere I missed allowing such an increase. They have raised the rate each year in a similar way and I've had to push back as she doesn't have any funds to support paying more. Her bill is now at [fee removed]. That is my only complaint- otherwise the leadership of this particular place is kind and the staff overall are very kind to my grandmother, although she complains about a lot of carbs and lack of fresh fruits and veggies in meals.

The staff at Brookdale Avondale are very helpful and responsive. They are also very professional. We are very happy that we were able to move my mother-in-law to Brookdale Avondale. The food is great too.

The facility is nice and well kept. The staff if very friendly and takes great care of my mom. She loves it here and enjoys the activities and food. She said, if she can't be in her own home that this is the next best thing.

Brookdale Avondale was a wonderful place. All of the employees were friendly and very welcoming. I would recommend this facility to others.

As the daughter of a resident, I feel this is a good facility for my mother. The director, LPN, and staff are very attentive to Mom's needs. She would enjoy more intellectual activities being offered.

I have been so happy with everything about Brookdale Avondale. I moved my mom from another assisted living facility down the street and wish we had come here first. Everthing is so warm and they care.

Most of us will have the difficult decision of finding a senior living community for a friend or family member. I visited several in the Jacksonville, FL area. Brookdale Avondale was by far in my opinion, the most attractive for the cost and amenities. The staff is very inviting from the management on down. When you visit a loved one, whether it's two times a week or 50 times, the atmosphere is always cordial. When you ring the bell at the secured front door whoever opens it always has a pleasant disposition. Location was another positive, the campus is surrounded by oak trees and manicured landscaping. Occasionally you'll get to see ducks and ducklings roaming around from the bedroom window. There's shopping less than 10 minutes from. the campus. with a large grocery store and several restaurants. I highly recommend Brookdale Avondale. I don't think you'll be disappointed..

The facility is in a wonderful location, is well maintained, and very clean. It has a at home atmosphere. The staff, especially [name removed], were exceptionally helpful and informative. It was also far more affordable that I thought was possible.

I recently had a tour with [name removed] and to say I was impressed is an understatement. In looking for assisted living for my parent, Avondale exceeded my expectations. The rooms, living areas, dining room and courtyard were cozy, clean, well kept and reasonably priced. The residents have plenty of activities and a lovely dining area.

When life took a turn towards less independence for my Aunt, we had to look for the next level of care available for her. Having been single all of her life and no children to assist with this task, we started looking on where she thought she would be happiest. On a recommendation from a resident at Brookdale Avondale, based on this residents services she received, we only had to look at one facility before she had found her place. No more worries about her getting 3 meals a day, light housekeeping to include personal laundry services, transportation to various locations nearby, helped seal this bid. There is always an adjustment during the “get to know everyone” process and individual needs for each resident. We feel it had gotten close. She is more at peace snd she always responds “I need to be here and I enjoy it” when asked. Thanks to the staff at Brookdale Avondale for welcoming her and making this life adventure a much smoother transition.

The people at Brookdale Avondale take very good care of me. I will be 100 years old soon and while I am not sure how much longer I will be around, I know that the people here will take good care of me. I have traveled to many places in my life and seen many things. And I am glad that my children found this place for me. Even though I do not see well anymore, they keep me included in the activities. I get to call bingo and the other residents say that they enjoy it very much.

The staff and residents very friendly and extremely helpful. I would recommend for family members needing a lot of assistance. We toured for my sister and everything was explained very well. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed

I would recommend it. We picked this community because it was close to our home & Mom liked it best out of the ones we toured. Always feel welcomed when we visit and mom has nothing but good things to say when we visit.

I chose to be here so I could be around people. I do not like living alone. I made the best choice - for getting older so I would not have to make a quick drastic change in life.

I like the way the people here are very nice and attentive to us. they don't complain they just assist you and are very helpful. I haven't ever experienced anything like this. I really like living here. The cleaning staff is always good I like the way she mops up my floors and never complains

Brookdale Avondale has a wonderful atmosphere. The hot water is really good. I've lived in another community and the hot water was often not working. The staff is very friendly and makes me feel at home. When I came here I was not feeling well, but their nurses have helped me recover. The other residents have become close friends as well.

Great place! They even have little Dogs! OMG, I couldn't believe it. Went by to see the community in preparation for moms discharge and... WOW! Not what I expected from a senior community. They have lots of good things going for them.