Atria Forest Hills sits in a modern, multi-story brick building with big windows that let in lots of light, surrounded by lush greenery, scenic views of the river, city skyline, and peaceful outdoor areas like Willow Lake, Willow Court, and quiet patios with benches and garden paths where residents can relax or visit with neighbors. The staff is known for being helpful and joyful, always there to provide individualized and compassionate care with the goal of meeting each resident's unique needs, whether someone wants independent living, memory care, assisted living, respite care, or home health services, and caregivers are available around the clock to help with things like medications, bathing, grooming, housekeeping, and laundry, as well as services for those who need a hand getting around. The apartments come in studio and one-bedroom floor plans and have features like kitchenettes, bathrooms with bathtubs, an entryway, thermostats you control yourself, and safety alert systems in case of an emergency, and there's parking for residents and guest meals for visitors.
The dining room, which has big windows and views of the city, offers chef-prepared meals with restaurant-style service, and there's a private dining room for special occasions, plus a cozy bistro and café where people can meet friends or enjoy fresh, seasonal food. Chefs make meals for special diets, including low or no sugar and low or no sodium, and the dining area sets the tables with white linens, red napkins, white china, and silverware, making it welcoming but still practical. The community handles all cooking, cleaning, and local transportation for residents, who can use free transportation or take advantage of the nearby bus lines to get out and explore, and the community also sits close to golf courses like Kissena Park and Forest Park and outdoor places like Queens Botanical Garden and the Pat Dolan Trail. Inside, there are plenty of amenities, including a movie theater with plush chairs and a popcorn machine for film nights, a beauty and barber shop for hair appointments, a fitness center, art rooms, computer room, library, TV lounge, piano, fireplaces in common areas, Wi-Fi throughout, and loungy spaces with natural light for reading or chatting.
Atria Forest Hills puts a big focus on activities and programs that keep people social, active, and learning, offering a full schedule of educational and entertaining events thanks to the Engage Life® program, like art classes, fitness classes, hors d'oeuvres socials, outdoor celebrations, casino parties, book swaps, and music nights. Memory care is provided in secure settings for adults living with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia, so that the environment reduces confusion and prevents wandering, while assisted living residents get help with daily needs like dressing and medication management, and independent living residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle filled with social opportunities. The community offers supportive services like PT and OT appointments on-site and has access to nearby specialist care, plus devotional services on-site for Jewish and Catholic residents and the option to visit offsite for other faiths.
The grounds include well-kept outdoor places with brick patios, shade umbrellas, comfy seating, and safe walking paths for those who enjoy fresh air and greenery, and the building's floors hold both independent and assisted living rental units where the amount of care can be customized as needs change, with respite and hospice options as well. Staff is long-tenured and known for building a welcoming, friendly atmosphere while giving personalized help to each resident. Atria Forest Hills has earned awards like the Best of Senior Living Award and Best of Senior Living All Star Award, but the main draw is the mix of supportive help, flexible services, and plenty of simple ways to make life easier and more enjoyable for seniors who want to stay active, safe, and as independent as possible in a comfortable setting.
