Atria Fairhaven is a senior living community in Fairhaven, MA, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care services all in one place, and there's a lot going on from what people say, because there are studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, plus some folks go for the studio or shared suites in the memory care neighborhood that's kept separate and secure with alarms on all the exits, and there's a mix of apartment features like walk-in showers, kitchenettes, emergency call buttons, air and heat controls, and Wi-Fi throughout. People who live here get help when they need it, whether it's bathing, dressing, grooming, medication reminders, or incontinence management, and trained staff and nurses are available around the clock, which helps keep everyone safe, and those living with memory loss get extra support with reminders and supervision for daily activities. Some folks like that pets are welcome, so there are often dogs and cats around, but they do have some rules and possible fees, and if someone's got complex needs, like day-to-day diabetes care or dealing with Alzheimer's, the teams know what to do, including handling difficult or wandering behaviors, and they'll use things like alerts or technology bracelets if needed.
The food comes chef-prepared with three meals a day, and they serve folks right at their table, plus there are choices for vegetarians, gluten-free diets, low sugar, or high blood pressure concerns, and there's always an Anytime Café where people stop in for snacks. The kitchen's known for good, nutritious food, and when people want privacy, there's a private dining room to book for family or special events, while the everyday dining room is open and social, which folks seem to like. Housekeeping, laundry, and home maintenance are part of the package, and if someone needs to go to appointments, shopping, out for meals, or even for golf or scenic walks at The Sawmill, there's transportation and planned outings, and for people who don't want to drive, this seems like a relief. There are activity spaces everywhere, like arts and crafts rooms, card and game tables, a salon, a library, a fitness center, movie and TV rooms, billiards tables, and a big patio and grill area with walking paths nearby, which helps people get some fresh air, and there's regular gardening and outdoor events too, with the whole calendar set up by a full-time activities director who keeps things interesting from yoga class to trivia to Wii bowling to dinner celebrations at local restaurants.
Because the memory care section is separate and watched more closely, and since staff provide care for folks who wander, have complicated behaviors, or sometimes need extra help transferring or using a lift, it's easy for families to feel some peace of mind, and every resident gets a tailored care plan. There's also hospice and respite care available, weekly worship and devotional services, and a focus on keeping people connected and engaged no matter their abilities, since the staff run programs like Engage Life and Life Guidance, which are meant to keep people active and finding things that give them some joy or purpose. People living here seem to enjoy walking outside, reading in the library, or coming together for scheduled social events, and the building itself has an easy-going New England style with a front porch, elegant columns, and a peaceful courtyard, which some folks really value.
The community accepts people with different medical needs, like diabetes, limited mobility, behavioral concerns, or memory loss, and allows those who are an elopement risk or need more supervision, plus someone can move from independent to assisted living or memory care as their needs change without having to leave the community altogether. Support is around the clock on weekdays, and on weekends, visits are by appointment only. Atria Fairhaven is managed by The Care Concierge of New England LLC, and it's got resources and options for older adults, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, and each resident's monthly rent includes services like meals, activities, parking, emergency help, and more, with the chance to live as independently as possible while knowing help is never far away.
