Artis Senior Living of Chestnut Ridge is a single-floor memory care community designed for people living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, laid out as four smaller "neighborhoods" with their own living areas and dining spaces, making things feel more familiar and safe. Staff offer 24-hour licensed nursing and keep a close eye on changes in each resident's memory or mobility, aiming to support independence while still keeping everyone secure, especially with the enclosed courtyards and walking paths where residents can get some fresh air and move around safely. The building is made for comfort and safety, with over 10,000 square feet of secure indoor space, cable-wired studio apartments, and every room on one level, so there aren't any stairs to worry about.
Residents get personalized care plans and help with their daily needs-everything from medication management to physical and occupational therapy visits, as well as special meal options like vegetarian and low-sodium choices, and there are always at least two options at mealtime. The staff encourages everyone to bring in their favorite furniture and decorate to keep things familiar. Laundry, housekeeping, and dry cleaning are available, and they'll take care of all the linens, too. For haircuts and other grooming, there's a full beauty and barber salon on site. Wi-Fi stretches throughout the place, and common areas include recreation rooms, arts and crafts spaces, and TVs for groups to gather or relax.
The full-time activity director organizes more than eight enrichment programs every day-residents can join exercise classes, story times, sing-a-longs, art activities, games like bingo, music groups, and field trips out into the community, with transportation taken care of. On-site devotional services give everyone a chance to practice their faith, and pets are allowed with some limits. Residents have access to gardens, outdoor patios, and secured outdoor spaces for safe walks among the professionally kept landscaping.
Artis Senior Living of Chestnut Ridge uses what they call "The Artis Way," which means helping residents with dementia find purpose and joy while staying connected to what makes them who they are, keeping everyone active, supported, and known by name, with a staff that works to really get to know each resident and their family. The focus is always on making daily life simpler and safer, with patient care partners and a friendly staff ready to help, whether with everyday activities or more complicated health needs, and the all-inclusive pricing covers pretty much everything on site. Parking's available for residents and guests, there's support for credit card payments, and the community is state licensed for both assisted living and specialized memory care.
