Avista Living runs two small communities in Houston, Texas, called Ferndale Place and Echo Lane, with both offering a peaceful, home-like setting on quiet, wooded streets. Each community supports up to five residents, allowing for personal attention from staff who help with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, and other daily needs, and you'll find staff awake and helpful around the clock for any emergencies or nighttime needs. These places are designed for seniors who want independent living, assisted living, or specialized care like memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and there are home care services available for seniors living on their own who'd benefit from companionship and non-medical support by trained aides. Rooms at Avista Living are private or semi-private with cozy touches like a fireplace, furnished spaces, high-speed Wi-Fi, TV hookups, and a garden, and residents enjoy three meals a day, snacks, and meals tailored to medical or allergy needs, all prepared with fresh ingredients, which has even led to Best Meals and Dining recognition.
Avista Living organizes regular activities-movie nights, community events, and wellness programs-with a social, friendly feel, as staff work hard to keep the mood joyful, helpful, and respectful for everyone. Residents have access to community areas for socializing or relaxing, and transportation services for outings or errands, along with housekeeping, laundry, and even dry cleaning so they can worry less about chores. The community can provide emergency alert systems, wheelchair-accessible spaces, and features like wander guards for safety, especially for those in memory care. With a limited number of residents, Avista Living keeps things close-knit and comfortable, aiming to let people keep as much independence as possible while still lending a hand when needed, and they handle move-ins smoothly with their own coordination process to help new residents feel welcome right away. Everything's licensed and regulated by the state of Texas, so families can be sure Avista Living meets required standards while still feeling like a warm home rather than a big facility.
