Atria Grass Valley

In June, 2022, I was looking for an Assisted Living facility in Nevada County for my friend, Evelyn. I contacted all the local facilities in person and by phone. I had no familiarity with Atria so went in-person to speak with their representative. I was immediately impressed with everything about Atria; from the beautiful facility; maintenance and cleanliness; and at the top of the list, their staff and culture which was clearly distinct from the other facilities. Since then I have had many lunches (every month) in their dining area visiting with Evelyn (who is now in memory care) and can say with total confidence, they are outstanding in all areas...I have referred Atria any time I hear someone is looking for assisted living for their loved ones. Plus their food is delicious and setting is like fine dining; it makes for a perfect way to visit with someone who is fragile and have a enjoyable time. The picture was taken at lunch in the Atria dining room February, 2024; my sister, Bonnie, me, Evelyn and Bud, Evelyn's friend she met at Atria!

At the end of 2023 to the start of 2024, my mother, Shirley Miller, was having mobility and memory issues and could no longer remain in her house without full-time care. My wife and I visited three Grass Valley Assisted Living Facilities which included Atria Senior Assisted Living Facility. Of the three locations, Atria had the most professional, attentive, and warm personnel. We visited on a Sunday. We decided to have a follow-up meeting during the work week with my mother and the Atria Director, Joanna Lehman. At our follow-up meeting, we met Joanna for the first time and found her to model exactly what we had experienced from our prior facility review meeting. She engaged with the medical staff, care givers, maintenance staff, kitchen staff, and the elderly occupants with the loving care of a family member and loved one. My mother was very impressed and was joyous at our get-to-know-the-facility lunch. Joanna introduced us to all the key Atria Staff. Our four-hour meeting seemed like an hour. We signed up and moved in later that month, February 26th, 2024. After moving in, the level of care is consistent with the attitudes we experienced on our initial visit, and Atria’s Staff and elderly occupants have become extended family. With Nurse T’s medical expertise and willingness to do what is best for our mother, Shirley’s leg strength has increased. Nurse T’s management of her medical staff in dispensary of Shirley’s prescriptions both morning and night, have my mother anticipating the time they visit. Continually the Caregivers call out my mother’s name as though she’s a long lost relative while providing laundry, room clean-up, and escort services to the cafeteria to ensure she is not in a vulnerable position for a possible fall. Atria engages the elderly occupants with a full activity schedule. When Shirley may get bored, she always has something to do to improve her attitude and engagement with others her age. Activities are constant, needed, and occur after and before every meal. The Atria Staff reminds her of the activities since she forgets so often lately. It seems as though the Atria Staff enjoys the activity schedule as equally as the elderly occupants do. In conclusion, I truly have nothing critically negative to say about Atria, yet truly all is very good and constructive in building a sense of extended family and care for our mother. The attentiveness and care of the elderly occupants by the Atria Staff allows us to sleep better at night knowing she is there. Sincerely, John Miller

My mom was very reluctant to leave her home, but the circumstances led her agree that she couldn't live alone anymore at 97. Home care for her would have been astronomical. We checked out various places. Eventually we just did a walk in and Joanna took us on a tour right then and there. We were impressed with the way it looked like a luxury hotel. Atria has a great program where you can stay there for some weeks in a furnished apt. to see if it is a match. This is a great program if you are undecided. Fortunately my mom saw the benefits of having care at a moments notice, not having to cook, clean or grocery shopping. There are events every day and the staff is friendly, caring and fantastic and they call everybody by name. The dining room is nice and we have had meals with my mom there. The chef prepares great meals. I feel confident that we made a great decision and that my mom is under great care.

We moved my 98 year old mother-in-law into Atria after she'd had a couple of falls. She never wanted to be "put in a home" so she was very hesitant and skeptical. Atria has a furnished room that they allow people to stay in on a temporary basis to try it out. This was a God-send! She ended up agreeing to stay after the 3-week trial period and is having a great time! She's made friends and is enjoying all of the events that Atria has to offer. There's always a wide variety of events held all throughout the day, every day, including exercise classes. The facility is like a luxury hotel. It's clean, classy and beautiful. The food is excellent - chef prepared and healthy! We love being able to eat there with her on occasion. They're very friendly and treat my husband and I like family anytime we're there too! And the biggest thing - they take REALLY good care of her and of all of the residents. We no longer have to worry that she may have fallen without someone noticing. The relief that we feel having her in such a safe environment is everything to us. They will call us with any concern and have great communication with us. We highly recommend Atria and feel so blessed to have found it and to have her in such a fun and safe environment. She's safe and very well-taken care of!