Atria on the Hudson

We had a beautiful lunch yesterday with our Mom at Atria on the Hudson! It was her first day there and we didn’t really know what to expect. There were 7 of us there fir lunch and they were able to accommodate all of us which made Mom very happy. Then a smiling your man came out and introduced himself as our server. His name is Justin. Let me just say he was so friendly and accommodating that he made all of us feel so welcomed and comfortable. He took our orders by our name and helped us to understand all our menu options. When he brought our food out he knew all of our names already and made us feel like we knew him for years. We had a lot of fun with him. Our food not only looked delicious it tasted delicious as well. We can’t thank Justin and the kitchen staff enough for making Mom and all of us feel so welcome. The whole experience was absolutely delightful! Thanks again to Justin and Marie and all the staff members we met yesterday for making her first day at Atria a wonderful memory. Marie even took a picture for us. Thanks to all!!!!

I never expected to feel like every dinner in a senior living community would feel so special. So festive. So delicious. So fun! What we experience here at Atria on the Hudson in our dining room is a daily treat. Our wonderful chef Chris Spezial runs the culinary show.. and he is very talented, creative, fun and very attentive to our individual tastes and the little special extra things we all enjoy. His culinary skills make dinner feel like going out every night. He and his amazing kitchen staff and wait staff do a great job every day. All are very professional and patient, warm, helpful and understanding. All are very accommodating to each resident. Chris makes special cocktails, healthy salads, sides and wonderfully delicious entrees. Desserts here are truly photo worthy. I never expected dinner time to feel so special again, so warm, so welcoming, and so surprisingly fun every day. Kudos to Chef Chris and his amazing team for providing a beautiful culinary experience and welcoming atmosphere as a part of our daily lives here at the Atria!

My mother has been living at the Atria on the Hudson since mid-March of this year. It has definitely been a transition for her and for us as well. We were really worried about our mother's transition into the community. The staff at the Atria have been nothing but kind, helpful and tolerant of our many questions and requests. Andi, the Engage Life Director, has gone out of her way to make sure that my mother is meeting people and able to attend the trips that the Atria sponsors. She answers our emails and texts quickly, with warmth and respect. She knows the residents and genuinely wants them to feel at home and comfortable. My mother loves the musical guests that Andi has brought into the community. Lexi works with Andi. She too knows every community member by name and is very patient and kind to them. Marie, the director of nursing, is also patient and kind. She answers our text messages and emails quickly. She has helped us with medication changes and care for my mother. She has a big heart. Heather, the head of housekeeping, helped us by adding more lighting to my mother's bathroom as she has an issue with her vision, that makes it hard for her to see. She too has a warm smile and always responds to our emails right away. Dan, the maintenance director and his staff (Christian in particular) have been very responsive when my mother needed helped with her heat, hanging pictures, a light bulb change and a couch delivery. Naomi, the social worker, helped us with insurance paper work and questions regarding my mother's intake form in a timely manner. Jennifer, the community sales director, put up with my many many questions, while we were touring the Atria, multiple times, before we chose it as the place for my mother to live. My mother loves the food, put together by Chris Spezial, the culinary director. She is particularly fond of the soups and salads offered. All the med techs, care staff, housekeeping staff and front desk staff (particularly, Blanca, Lady, Emma Kristopher and Judy) have been nothing but courteous and respectful. The Executive Director, Kristen Armstrong sends out monthly letters and community updates as needed. She is reachable by email and responds in a timely manner. Lastly, the Atria is clean and pretty with its fireplace in the library and the fireplaces outside in the courtyards. There is plenty of space for the residents to sit and enjoy their time reading, doing puzzles or just talking with other community members. As my mother continues to adjust to her new normal, we know that if she needs anything, or has any questions, that the staff will be there to help her and us with patience and kindness.

As a medical provider who visits the Atria on the Hudson on a weekly basis, I can confidently say this is an exceptional assisted living community. The staff is consistently professional, compassionate, and truly dedicated to the well being of their residents. What stands out is the level of collaboration. The team is always open to communication, and values input from outside providers. Marie is always so easy to talk with. That kind of partnership make a huge difference in outcomes and overall quality of life for our mutual residents/patients. I would definitely recommend it here!