Avendelle at Lazy River
Avendelle at Lazy River is our first partner community. It is a smaller, residential-style home, which suits parents who would feel lost on a big campus. It has a 5.0 rating from seven Google reviews in one directory. That is a thin base of reviews, so treat it as a reason to visit, not proof of quality.
Book a free tourSetting and size
A smaller, residential-style home in Raleigh rather than a large campus. Confirm the exact number of residents and room types when you tour.
Care levels offered
- Assisted living
- Memory care
- Respite
Confirm with community which care levels are offered today and what each one costs.
Starting price
$8,000 to $10,000/month
Based on an in-person assessment. Includes accommodation, meals, personal care, medication administration, housekeeping, laundry and activities, with no separate care upcharges. One-time community fee equal to one month's care. Confirm with community.
Typical add-on costs (confirm with community)
Base rent often does not cover the items below. Ask for each one by name and get the monthly total in writing.
- No separate care upcharges
- Personal items such as toiletries (paid separately)
- Medication costs (paid separately)
- Transportation (paid separately)
- Outside services such as hair care (paid separately)
Who it fits best
- Someone who would thrive in a smaller, more personalized environment
- Families who want to know the staff by name
- Families who prioritize attentive caregivers, consistent routines, meaningful companionship
Questions to ask on your tour
- What is the all-in monthly total for my parent's care needs?
- How is the level of care assessed, and what happens to the price if needs increase?
- What is the staff-to-resident ratio on days, nights and weekends?
- What are the deposit, move-in fee and refund terms?
- Can we see the most recent state inspection report?
- How many residents live here, and how many caregivers are on shift at night?
- Is there a bed available now, and how quickly could my parent move in after a hospital discharge?
- What care needs would mean my parent has to move to a different community?
Frequently asked questions
Care
- What makes Avendelle different?
- It is a small residential home for up to 6 residents, so caregivers know each resident by name.
- How is Avendelle staffed?
- Two caregivers are on from 7am to 7pm and one awake caregiver overnight from 7pm to 7am, with rounds every 2 hours. A medication technician is on every shift, 7 days a week.
- What training does the staff have?
- Caregivers complete an 80-hour PCA course or a 3-month CNA course. Med techs take the 15-hour state course. All staff get in-house safety and infection training.
- What daily help is provided?
- Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinence care, walking, transfers (including Hoyer lift), medications, meals, housekeeping and laundry. Care is based on an in-person assessment.
- What if my parent has dementia or needs more care over time?
- Care adapts as needs change, and nursing, therapy or hospice are brought in when appropriate. Avendelle does not accept residents whose primary diagnosis is mental illness or addiction.
- How do doctors and nurses get involved?
- Doctors visit at least monthly. Nurses and therapists come in as needed. Outside services are paid by the family.
- Who manages medications?
- The med technician administers medications and manages refills. Families pay the medication costs.
- How safe is the home?
- It is a single level with no stairs. It has grab bars, call bells, cameras, sprinklers and a whole-house generator.
- What happens in an emergency?
- Staff check on the resident immediately and call 911 if needed. The manager and family are notified right away.
Costs
- What does Avendelle cost, and what is included?
- $8,000 to $10,000 a month, based on an in-person assessment. That covers accommodation, meals, personal care, medication administration, housekeeping, laundry and activities, with no separate care upcharges. There is a one-time community fee equal to one month's care. Confirm with community.
- What expenses are separate?
- Toiletries, medications, transportation and outside services such as hair care. Avendelle is a private-pay home.
Daily life
- What are the rooms like?
- Four private rooms and one shared room, all furnished. Residents bring their own belongings.
- What about meals and special diets?
- Three meals plus snacks daily. Special diets, puréed foods, thickened liquids and feeding help are available.
- What activities are there?
- Movies, games, sports, exercise, story time and walks.
- What are visiting hours?
- 9am to 7pm.
- How will I get updates?
- Call or text the manager or staff.
- Is transportation available?
- An outside transportation service can be arranged, paid by the family.
- Are pets allowed?
- Case by case.
Move-in
- What is needed to move in?
- An in-person assessment, a negative TB test, a medication list, an FL2 form, ID and a signed Resident Agreement.
- How can my parent settle in?
- Share routines and comfort items with staff. Familiar belongings help.
- How do we visit?
- Call (919) 888-0008 to arrange a visit. A virtual tour may be possible.
Partner disclosure
Care Connect NC is a referral service. Partner communities pay us for qualified tours and move-ins, and families are not charged. Details here are from public listings and are not a guarantee. Confirm pricing, availability and care levels with the community. We are not giving medical or legal advice. Read how Care Connect NC gets paid.
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