Atria Marina Place

My overall impression of Atria Marina Place was positive. It seemed like a vibrant community, and the food seemed to be good, and the staff pleasant. The facilities looked good. They have a gym. It's a place I would like to live myself. The activities seemed interesting. There were things that you would want to do. The facilities could be a little bit more expansive, but for what it was, it was lovely. I saw a current events discussion and I heard that music was going to be there that night.

They were very nice and good in Marina Place. The staff tried everything, but my mom was just not happy. She is 95 and has been living on her own all these years, so it was a big adjustment for her as it was for myself and my family. She did not want to leave her room and did not want to eat. It was just not working out. The facility itself is lovely; you would not want for anything there. It is very, very nice. The dining area was very big, and my mother felt it was like going to a restaurant and sitting there by herself. They have activities, but she would not go out of her apartment.

The Atria was excellent. It was very modern. The rooms were beautiful. The staff was very professional. The residents that I saw were engaged in an activity. and they were fine.

It was nice but not as nice as the other facilities that I've visited. It was clean the people were nice but the living space was not so well and I didn't like the location.

My mom has been at Atria Marina Place Assisted Living for about 6 months. I looked at many assisted living places, as I was fearing for my mom's safety. She was reluctant to leave her home, where she had lived for over 45 years, but between the gas stove and the stairs, I was afraid she was an accident waiting to happen. I chose Atria Marina Bay for my mom as I was impressed with the cleanliness of the facility, the many activities, and most of all, the staff. I have not been disappointed. I had to bring my mom to the hospital once, as the staff noticed a change in her behavior, which may not have been noticed or discovered had she still been living alone. Mom is eating better and has made many friends, and I truly believe she is better off than she was 6 months ago. She is much more engaged and alert. There is always something to do and someone to do it with. If the staff notices that she is not participating, they will knock on her door and encourage her to attend whatever activity is going on. I sleep better knowing she is being well taken care of. Ideally my mom would still be in her own home, but even she has admitted that if she cannot be in her own home, then Atria Marina Place is the next best thing.

My Mom has always been a vivacious, independent person so when it was time to find assisted living accommodations, I diligently, carefully and considerately researched the choices. I knew we were starting at the independent living level and wanted a place where more advanced levels of care were also available. It was easy to choose Atria Marina Place as Mom's next home. First impressions of the Atria were that it is in a wonderful location with a beautiful appearance and is obviously well-kept. Entering the Atria, I saw that it is a safe and secure building, planned so that residents can easily get around, and has a lovely interior that gives you a feeling of brightness and comfort. The Atria has various rooms where Mom can enjoy activities and entertainment, relax, dine and even get her hair done. The front porch and side patio are also delightful places to enjoy the outdoors while still being on property. There are several apartment types to choose from and Mom's one bedroom "house" even has a view of Marina Bay and the Boston skyline. I would give the Atria building itself an "A". The staff gets an "A+". Atria Marina Place personnel are friendly, knowledgeable, positive, and engaging. Every staff member knows each resident's name. That is because they respect and care for their residents; they treat them like family. They know my name and I know their names, too, because they greet me, make themselves available to me, and contact me with information they think I might want to know (not just need to know). I feel like they happily give my Mom all the individual time and attention she needs and they do the same for me. From the Executive Director, to the Engage Life, Life Guidance, Sales, and Resident Care Directors, aides, Chef and kitchen/wait staff, reception, maintenance, personal care, memory unit "“ everyone -- even volunteers, I am extremely impressed. And when it comes to my Mom's health and happiness, my standards are very, very high. This is not just a flowery infatuation. The Atria was tested and won the day: Sometimes things happen in life that are difficult to deal with and Mom had such a situation. The staff at the Atria faced the challenge head-on and resolved the issue in a personal and professional manner. The Atria staff proved that they're not just capable "“ they are naturals. It has been about three years now since Mom made the Atria her new home. As her care needs grow, the Atria will still be my choice for Mom's home. Mom loves living at the Atria and I love Mom.

When I first entered the building, I encountered a friendly senior who I had a small talk with and this was the first time I met her. I had a welcoming feeling when I walked in. I waited at the front desk for someone to assist me for about 10 minutes because no one was there. While I was waiting I looked around and saw there were coffee and muffins put out for visitors, I'm assuming. Finally after waiting for a while someone hands me an application. While filling out the application an employee comes to talk to me. She tells me what time to apply to because she is a CNA herself (the position I was applying to). I asked her if she liked working here and how long she's been working, she says she's been working for 11 years and enjoys working with the staff as well as the seniors. I rate this a 4 star based on the staff, seniors, and environment. I never worked at any other assisted living facilities, I recently became licensed.