Atria Hertlin Place sits in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, surrounded by 14 acres of trees and lush landscaping, designed to look like a hotel resort with a covered walkway lined with flowers and a three-story building filled with large windows, and inside you'll find about 80 apartments that come as studios, one-bedrooms, or two-bedroom spaces, most with their own kitchens or kitchenettes, and there's even views of the lake depending on where the apartment sits, and every apartment has individual thermostat control and an emergency alert system for peace of mind-plus the staff's available around the clock. This community offers different levels of care in one place, so people who want independent living but need just a little help, people who need more day-to-day help through assisted living, those who need skilled nursing, and people living with Alzheimer's or dementia all have options, and care can change as people's needs change, so folks don't have to move out if they need more help later on. The place is also pet-friendly so you'll see residents' dogs and cats around, and everything's designed for ease of use with wheelchair-accessible showers, elevators, and no-smoking indoors.
The main building holds lots of common areas for people to gather and spend time, including a fireside lounge, an inviting dining room with chandeliers and white linens, a sunroom with wicker chairs and bright windows, a cozy library with armchairs, computer workstations, and plenty of natural light, a movie theater with plush seats and a popcorn machine, and a bistro with French doors opening to a sun patio-nice for coffee or meals with friends. For recreation, you'll find a swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center with exercise bikes and therapy balls, an activity room for arts or cards, and there's always a daily list of things to do from art classes, movie nights, and group fitness to trips out to local parks or shopping, so people can choose to be busy or have a quiet day. Outdoor spaces include patio seating under umbrellas, shuffleboard courts, raised garden beds for those who like to plant, and winding walking paths lined with flowers and shaded under a pergola, offering fresh air and places to relax.
Meals are provided, with chef-prepared food in the community dining room or, if folks feel like it, trips to local restaurants are possible too, and there's also arrangements for private parties in a special dining room. Housekeeping, apartment maintenance, and linen service all come with living here, which means residents don't have to worry about chores or heavy cleaning, and there's homecare services on site if someone needs extra help with things like medication, incontinence, or getting dressed. High-speed internet, a beauty salon with appointment service, parking for residents who still drive, and transportation services for errands or medical visits round out the amenities, and the staff is trained to support residents with memory care or skilled nursing, offering a calm and safe environment for those who need it.
Atria Hertlin Place offers daily social, educational, and fitness opportunities through its Engage Life program, aiming to help people stay connected and active, whether it's a book club in the library, movie screenings in the theater, or outings to places like Sunken Meadow State Park, Lake Ronkonkoma County Park, or the local historical society. Healthcare is close by with Stonybrook Hospital not far off, and people who want to stay engaged in the wider area can check out local attractions like the Patchogue Theatre or Long Island Museum. The community is known for its commitment to a high quality of life and has received several awards, but, as with any facility, the most important thing is that it gives residents a choice-whether to take part in everything or just enjoy a peaceful afternoon looking out at the trees.
