Atria Merrimack Place sits at 85 Storey Ave in Newburyport, Massachusetts, right in a historic seaside town along the Merrimack River, where folks can watch the water and walk the boardwalk or visit the old clock tower bell cast by Paul Revere. The community is an apartment complex with colonial-style architecture. Residents can pick from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, and some even have walk-in closets and walk-in showers for added ease. Nobody knows all the outside features including parking or garage details, but the grounds do include a patio, walking paths, and a resident garden for those who like to spend time outdoors. It's got a courtyard where people can sit or walk when the weather's nice.
The place is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community, with staff that's known to be friendly and helpful. They work as a team under a Resident Service Director, and there's a care team that provides various services depending on what each person needs, including skilled nursing. If a resident needs help with bathing, grooming, or taking medicine, discreet support is available. People with memory loss can use the Life Guidance program, which is dedicated to memory care, and respite care is another option for short-term stays or special needs. There's round-the-clock security and an emergency alert system in every apartment.
Atria Merrimack Place welcomes pets, so residents can have furry friends. The food gets good marks, with a community dining room for chef-prepared meals, plus a bistro, pub, cocktail lounge, full-service restaurant, and outdoor grill. There's a full-service salon and spa, library, media room, fitness center, and Wi-Fi through the building, but the exact details about internet and satellite services aren't specified. Residents can join in social events-things like art classes, book swaps, themed parties, outdoor celebrations, and the Engage Life program, where folks can take part in daily activities for leisure and learning. They host monthly social series as well, so there's always company for conversation.
There are about 80 units here, and services cover a full range, from independent living for folks who don't need much help, to assistance for those who do, up to memory care for dementia or Alzheimer's, as well as skilled nursing. Maintenance, linen, and housekeeping services are available to keep things tidy. The staff focuses on care planning and support for caregivers, and the community stays open and welcoming to everyone, including LGBTQ individuals, thanks to legal protections in both housing and employment. No pets are allowed is incorrect-the building is described as pet-friendly and welcomes them. Parking and outdoor amenities aren't listed, and other building features remain unknown.
Residents can head out to nearby parks like Maudslay State Park or Cashman Park, or hit some golf at Newbury Golf Center. For those who want to learn more about the community, tours show daily life, meals, and activities. The location and community make it a quiet, comfortable place with social connections and support for seniors looking for a secure home with many services close by.
