Carolyn Davidson
Jun 2026
I love the administrator and the DON. They are great people and they’re doing a wonderful job for Avalon.
Avalon Village
200 Kingston Cir4.5(33 ratings)
Part of American Senior Communities · 104 communities · 4.1★ average
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 67
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 67
- Inspections
- View history (32 citations)
- Respite Care
- Short-term respite stays available, can extend if needed
- Therapy Services
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families describe Avalon Village as a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where staff are seen as deeply caring, especially during rehab, hospice, and dementia care. Reviewers frequently mention strong communication with families and a clean, well-run facility, though one reviewer noted a dip in consistency tied to recent staffing changes.
The Good
- Staff praised as compassionate and dedicated
- Admissions process described as clear and supportive
- Facility noted as clean and well-kept
- Strong family communication during hospice and rehab
- Experienced in handling complex dementia cases
The Bad
- One report of inconsistent care following staffing changes
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Avalon Village is a senior living community in Ligonier, Indiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 33 reviews.
About Avalon Village
Avalon Village in Ligonier, Indiana offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, hospice care, and outpatient therapy services. The community is staffed with licensed nurses, therapists, social workers, and other clinical professionals who provide individualized care plans based on each resident's needs and goals.
Short-term rehabilitation serves those recovering from stroke, cardiovascular conditions, orthopedic surgery, and other debilitating illnesses. Services include physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies alongside wound care, fall prevention, mobility training, and strength-building wellness programs. The facility's Road to Recovery program brings together the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family within 72 hours of admission to establish discharge goals and map out the path toward returning home.
Long-term care is available for those unable to manage daily tasks at home due to illness, injury, frailty, or other limitations. Residents receive care from licensed nurses and trained health care aides in home-like, secure settings. Services include social activities, physical and occupational therapies, and speech therapy to help residents maintain the highest level of independence possible. The community accepts private pay and Medicaid for qualified applicants.
Respite care provides short-term stays for elderly family members or friends, allowing home caregivers time to travel, pursue employment, recover from illness, or attend to personal needs. The facility evaluates each guest's needs and can extend stays should short-term respite evolve into extended care requirements.
Hospice and palliative care services are provided in partnership with local hospice companies to support patients and families facing terminal illness. Services include skilled nursing, spiritual and bereavement counseling, medical equipment and supplies, and social services coordinated by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and clergy.
Outpatient therapy combines highly-trained therapists with current technologies to create personalized treatment programs. Services focus on post-operative care, pain management through scientifically proven interventions, and mobility improvement in coordination with patients' physicians.
Types of Care at Avalon Village
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Avalon Village
4.5overall · 33 ratings combined
4.5★ on Google (33)
Beth Pennings
Apr 2026
Please do not misunderstand me. There are some hard- working, caring people there. But this is a low-end nursing home, and it is definitely a nursing home. I was sent there for rehab after knee replacement surgery and they really do not offer that. I was admitted on a Friday and they were not going to be able to have a physical therapist see me until Tuesday due to a holiday weekend. I was able to walk fine on my own but not allowed to go to the bathroom or do anything without assistance that I did not need. When the CNA came to do a TB test at 2:00 in the morning and then an hour later someone came to check my" briefs" ( which I definitely was not wearing) I was very irritated. All rooms are semi-privant or shared and the the patients are not generally very lucid. I survived 24 hours and checked out. I knew it wasn't the right place for me. Sadly I have fallen through the cracks at Goshen Health now as well so I have had no PT at all. 9 days after major surgery. I am going to switch to a different rehab service. But I am doing fine, walking without assistance, taking showers, climbing stairs ..... all of it would be much safer and better if I had some PT guidance but I have not been able to get that. As for Avalon village, I am riding an article for publication entitled ' One night in a nursing home" and it will compare the experience I had to the experience that I thought I was going to be getting in rehab.
Jerry Blanchard
Apr 2025
So manyworking their self to the bone. Need anything and they're there to do all they can to be of help I told many of them I would marry each and everyone of them cause of their beauty and knowledge of the job. They are not perfect but I hope management knows how much they put in to their job and how much everyone sharing simple pat on the head or a smile and kind words means to all uus here in the home. Every day I hear them tell tell you and them they are LOVED.
Ashley Barley
May 2024
My mother was in here for rehabilitation. Sadly her illness was more than any of us realized and took her sooner than we could keep up with. The staff and care team that took care of her were absolutely amazing. I felt comfortable when I left that she was being cared for. They were always up front with me and told me what was happening and what to expect. When she passed if felt so supported. I cannot imagine going through what I just went through without them.
Travis Odier
Mar 2024
My family and I toured this facility in hopes of finding a wonderful place for my mother. This place was so beyond wonderful from the cleanliness of the building to the interaction with the staff. The staff members were very nice, polite, kind and professional. The Admissions Director Desiree, was very knowledgeable in the information she provided to myself and my family and she made my family feel such at ease when it comes to finding the best care for my mother. We definitely look forward to making Avalon a home for my mother.
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 32 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Feb 25, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 27, 2026
Aug 14, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 6, 2025
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 6, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 6, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2025
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 6, 2025
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 6, 2025
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 6, 2025
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2025
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2025
Nov 6, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2024
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 10, 2024
Nov 16, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 15, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 15, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 15, 2024
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 8, 2023
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 8, 2023
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 8, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 8, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 8, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 8, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Avalon Village offer?
Avalon Village offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Avalon Village located?
Avalon Village is located at 200 Kingston Cir in Ligonier, Indiana.
What do families say about Avalon Village?
Families describe Avalon Village as a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where staff are seen as deeply caring, especially during rehab, hospice, and dementia care. Reviewers frequently mention strong communication with families and a clean, well-run facility, though one reviewer noted a dip in consistency tied to recent staffing changes.
How did Avalon Village do on recent health and safety inspections?
Avalon Village had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 32 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Avalon Village?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Avalon Village and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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