Ascension Living LaVerna Terrace sits at 517 N Main St in Avilla, Indiana, as part of the Ascension Living network, and offers different kinds of living for older adults, like independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care for people with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. The place uses special names for care programs and areas like LaVerna Terrace, and keeps lots of features for comfort and safety, from suite-style rooms that include studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and shared layouts, all with things like cable, heat, air conditioning, and wheelchair access. Residents pick between independent living options for a more active and social life, assisted living for help with daily activities, and nursing care when they need more support, with staff offering assistance with bathing, dressing, medications, and meal support, plus diabetic monitoring and incontinence care, and always having someone on hand for emergencies, though the nurse is part time.
The community includes a chapel, a 24-hour emergency call system, communal dining, arts and crafts, music programs, and field trips, along with social activities and devotional gatherings, and the grounds sit with wheelchair-friendly showers, indoor common spaces, and areas designed for movement and socializing. People can join in restorative, occupational, and physical therapy, and specialized memory care comes with safe environments and round-the-clock support. Rehabilitation, wound care, and home care services are part of the offerings, and the place provides respite care for short-term stays and has home aides for companionship and non-medical help. LaVerna Terrace supports payment through private pay, insurance, social security, veteran's benefits, and even financial aid and home sale assistance, with fees based on care needs and room types, and there's a brochure online to explain more.
The staff at LaVerna Terrace, known for being cheerful and helpful, help residents transfer between bed and wheelchair, and the meals are nutritious and tasty, gaining recognition for dining quality. The community holds awards like Best of Senior Living and Most Friendly in Senior Living, and nearby there are other facilities for different needs. On the religious side, services are offered on site and there is VA Aid Assistance, and families can expect procedures that meet HUD requirements and the facility's stated mission. With a community rating of 7.1 out of 10, this place stands out for its range of options-from extended-stay assisted living and supportive living to memory care, short-term stays, and rehabilitation-providing compassionate, everyday support to older adults with varied needs right on the campus of Presence Sacred Heart Home in Noble County, Indiana.
