Avendelle at Merriman Parkway

My father is a resident of Avendelle at Merriman Parkway in Dallas, Texas. I have found this facility to be outstanding in every way. My father's room is spacious and comfortable. His bathroom, room and the entire house is always clean. His laundry is done quickly and doesn't build up. It's always folded and put away. We have no problems with clothing or personal items being lost or misplaced. My father is 90 years old, incontinent, wheelchair bound and has vascular dementia. The staff care for him in a calm, friendly manner and attend to his needs always with prompt and efficient gentle, grace. My father feels very much at home at Merriman Parkway and in fact believes that he is at home. Meals are prepared by the staff and served family style at a large dining room table. Each residents dietary needs are attended to while still making the food taste and look good. Although there are many exercises and activities offered, my dad often prefers to read or listen to music. The staff invite him to the activities but don't push him if he doesn't want to come. He also enjoys talking with the staff. They talk with him as well and treat him with dignity and respect. Each week I get a report from the house manager about my fathers week, doctors appointments coming up and any supplies he might need. I find this to be an excellent way to open the door to communication. I talk with the staff frequently and they are always ready to help me get things done for my dad A doctor or nurse visits my father at least every two weeks and accommodations have been made for him to have extensive dental treatment in the home. Finding a place for my dad to live when he could no longer live at home has been one of the most difficult things that my brother and I have had to do.The marketing director was very helpful to us in making our decision. She took a lot of time with us and answered every question to our satisfaction. My dad has been living there now for 5 months and all of our family has been very pleased with every aspect of his care at Merriman Parkway.