Astoria Senior Living at Tracy

Astoria Senior Living at Tracy is a senior living community managed by Agemark Senior Living, a family-owned company with over 35 years of experience, and they run things with a focus on person-centered care through their "Sparrow" program and LifeCycles wellness program, which tries to keep people active in social, spiritual, intellectual, and physical ways, and the building is purpose-built for both assisted living and memory care, so you'll see a dedicated memory care section called The Villa with secure entries, outdoor courtyards, gardens, and strolling paths, and they use technology like alert systems, alarms, and even bracelets to watch for wandering, which means they accept folks with Exit Seeking and certain behaviors like outbursts or wandering, and the staff is trained for that, always around 24/7, including nurse oversight, so safety checks and emergency call systems are in place too. Residents have their own bedrooms they're allowed to decorate to feel more like home, and there's a full-time activity director who plans everything from music nights, movie nights, trivia, Wii Bowling, art therapy, and cooking classes, to devotional services, games, parties, dances, nature walks, bus trips, and even visits from special guests, so there's always something going on whether it's day or night, even weekends, and the place itself is pet-friendly, with both indoor and outdoor spaces, cozy lounges, a family dining room, a library, a game room, and a wellness room. They serve "Thrive Dining" meals, which are visually appealing and nutritionally balanced, and there are options for vegetarians or kosher diets, and you can also get help with eating if needed, and guest dining is welcome. Nurses and visiting professionals like doctors, podiatrists, and beauticians come on-site, and there's help with bathing, dressing, and hair care, with staff available to assist with one-person or two-person transfers and mechanical lifts, plus medication supervision, incontinence care-as long as a resident can manage it themselves-and daily home-cooked meals three times a day. They provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy, have an onsite beautician and barber, and take care of laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance, which leaves life pretty much maintenance-free for residents. Transportation is available, whether complimentary or at-cost, and there's parking for residents, visitors, and staff, plus everything's wheelchair accessible including showers, so people don't have to worry about getting around. The property allows aging in place, so residents can stay as their needs change, and the nurse is around 12-16 hours each day for ongoing supervision, and a 24-hour call system is there for anything urgent. Astoria's memory care section stands out for taking folks with even major behavior challenges and offers brain fitness, companionship, and activities meant to boost memory, and they've got specialized staff for this, support groups for families, hospice and respite stays, and homecare, so a resident doesn't need to move out if they need more support at the end of life. Smoke isn't allowed indoors, and computers, cable TV, and internet are available, with kitchenettes for group cooking and easy ways to stay connected. There's always something to do, someplace to sit, and someone around to help, and the staff seem focused on making sure seniors stay safe, active, and as independent and comfortable as possible, whether someone just needs a little help or more hands-on care, and residents often say the place feels welcoming, familiar, and like a good place to call home.