The Cortland Riverside Gardens

The Cortland Riverside Gardens sits as a single-story building with scenic views, and residents often appreciate the large windows bringing in natural light, the private bathrooms, as well as the neutral colors throughout the rooms, which come in different sizes like studios, one-bedrooms, or even two-bedroom apartments, ranging around 428, 450, and 551 square feet, depending on what feels right for each person, and there's kitchenettes if someone likes making a snack, plus there are individual heating and cooling controls so people can stay comfortable. The building is licensed by the state and is managed by Priority Life Care, offering both assisted living services and support for folks with Alzheimer's or other memory concerns, with dedicated care to cover activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, and reminders for medication, as well as having nursing care, independent living options, and continuing care, all under one roof. Assisted living services, short-term respite care, advice and planning, and even hospice coordination are available for those who need more help. Guests can visit and even join for meals, and the meal services provide healthy food three times a day with special attention to dietary needs like diabetic, kosher, low-fat, or low-salt, snacks and beverages are also available throughout the day, and the shared dining room keeps things social. There are amenities like outdoor patios and gardens to enjoy, a gardening spot that residents tend to, a walking path and a communal park, plus an on-site salon for haircuts, and there's a range of activities like games, arts and crafts, music, season-themed events, field trips, group exercise, dance fitness, brain fitness or just simple social time-all designed around the interests and strengths of residents. The building is wheelchair-accessible throughout, including the apartments, and offers help with moving around, transfer assistance, and emergency alert systems or fall prevention programs in place for safety, along with regular checks to keep everyone safe and well. Pets are allowed, though only small or medium-sized ones, with residents responsible for their care, but if family members want to bring in a visiting pet, that works too, and staff help with regular maintenance, pest control, laundry, housekeeping, and even offer mail delivery and concierge service to make daily life a bit easier. Housekeeping and groundskeeping keep things clean, and laundry and linen services come included. Residents can join weekly trips to restaurants or go shopping together, and the facility even helps schedule medical appointments as needed, plus there's transportation for those outings or appointments. For people who want spiritual support, in-house religious and spiritual services take place on site, and families can keep in touch with a communication app or regular telephone hookups. Many folks like the extra touches, like fitness classes geared for chairs, yoga or stretching, and the chance to play games-the atmosphere aims to be warm, welcoming, and supportive, with a focus on helping each person keep their independence for as long as possible, surrounded by others and a caring team that's there if needed.