ATRIA KENNEBUNK

My parents resided in the Life Guidance memory care unit at Atria in Kennebunk, ME for seven months. The nursing staff within the unit was consistently compassionate and attentive. However, I found the leadership team, including the head nurse and director, to be less responsive and not fully equipped to manage the complex needs associated with progressive dementia. Early in my mother’s stay, we encountered a situation in which the head nurse indicated she might not be allowed to return following a hospital visit. This was concerning, as the community was her established residence. There were also a few occasions when my mother was able to exit the building without staff noticing, which raised serious questions about safety protocols for residents with memory impairment. When my parents later relocated to be closer to family, their prescribed medications were not forwarded with them, despite the facility being informed well in advance of the move and receiving multiple reminders on the day of departure. A facility that promotes itself as providing Assisted Living and Memory Care should have the staffing, training, and procedures necessary to support individuals experiencing cognitive decline due to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. My hope is that these areas receive attention so future residents and families can have greater confidence in the level of care provided.

Beautiful building. Kind and caring staff. Cheerful residents. Excellent food. Complete with a warm welcoming environment and strong sense of community!

I went to the Atria in Kennebunk with a friend who was looking for a safe home to place her mother after determining she could no longer take care of herself on her own. We took a tour of the facility with Mike and by the end of our tour found that the Atria was not just a facility, but rather a home filled with "family and friends". Each and every resident that we met that day truly seemed to enjoy their community and lifestyle - there was always something for them to look forward to and do from special holiday events, movies, field trips, classes, you name it! It's rough on children when it's time to turn the tables with our parents, but, I can truly say that one would not find a more involved and caring community than Mike and his staff provide at the Atria. Take a tour for yourself, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

Attended the St Patrick's Irish dancers. WOW what an event the staff put on! This event was as good as some of the smaller local theaters across the State. They ended the night with a with a ladies pizza party that was just unbelievably delicious! Great job! Top notch. My grandmother LOVES this place especially the staff!

Very friendly and compassionate administrators, caregivers and staff! They made our aunt feel that this is her home now. Many interactions with residents throughout the day, which is reassuring that my aunt has social contacts during Covid. Food is fabulous and "tea time" cart brightens her day! Activities in small groups keeps her engaged. We chose the right and best place for our aunt to live! Donna & Steve