The Atrium at Cardinal Drive sits at 153 Cardinal Dr in Agawam, Massachusetts, and serves older adults needing assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing all in one place, so folks don't need to move as care needs change. This place is known for focusing on people with Alzheimer's or other memory issues, and they designed their building with this in mind, like secure doors, alarm bracelets to help prevent wandering, and separate memory care areas. They've got studio and semi-private room options, with the semi-private rooms averaging about $6,435 and studios about $8,415 per month. Residents get help with things like bathing, grooming, taking medicine, and diabetes care, with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and trained staff around all day and night.
The meals come from professional chefs and meal planners, and folks can pick from diets that are vegetarian or lower in sodium and sugar. There are group meals in the dining room, and they do special sensory dining for residents with memory loss that uses smells, music, and artful presentation to help everyone enjoy eating. Dogs and cats are welcome, so residents don't have to leave pets behind. The staff helps people who can't walk or need lifts and offers respite stays for recovery after surgery or injuries.
There's plenty for residents to do, with a full-time activity director organizing stretching, Tai Chi, yoga, art, gardening, karaoke, brain fitness, community service, trips, and outings-all to help folks stay active and social. They hold onsite and offsite activities, devotional services, beauty salon visits, and have safe spaces outside like garden beds and gazebos. For those needing memory care, there's a separate, secured building with programs for Alzheimer's and dementia, including therapy and activities to support memory and reduce confusion.
The Atrium at Cardinal Drive provides personalized help based on each person's needs, including handling diabetes, incontinence, behavioral concerns (like wandering or acting out), and offers hospice coordination when needed. They've set things up for family involvement and offer support services like transportation, tele-health remote monitoring, food programs, and electronic visit verification. This community covers a wide range of care, from people who need just a bit of help to people with major memory or medical needs, and has earned awards for being friendly and providing good care. The apartments are comfortable, with Wi-Fi, meal options, different floor plans, and common areas to just sit or visit. All through, the goal is to keep everyone as independent as possible, while offering support and programs that maintain quality of life for every resident.
