Atria at Foster Square is a senior living community located in Foster City, California, providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The facility is designed to accommodate older adults with varying needs, offering options for residents who are largely self-sufficient, those requiring moderate support with daily activities, and individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. The community features chef-prepared meals, landscaped grounds, and a variety of social and fitness activities, emphasizing an environment that supports both autonomy and personalized assistance.
Care at Atria at Foster Square is tailored to meet diverse needs. Diabetes care includes medication management and assistance with monitoring blood sugar, as well as dietitian-supervised meal plans as needed. Incontinence care is provided by trained staff members who support residents with discreet and respectful toileting assistance, including full support for those who require it. Ambulatory care is available, with staff offering help for residents with mobility challenges, ensuring that those who need physical assistance are able to move safely throughout the community. For personal grooming and wellbeing, there is an on-site barber and beauty salon, accessible to all residents. Fitness programs, including yoga and chair yoga, are available, supporting residents’ physical health and flexibility. The community offers services in Mandarin to accommodate speakers of the language, facilitating communication and inclusion.
For residents needing help with activities of daily living, staff provide some physical assistance with bathing, eating, and dressing, and full assistance with toileting. Customized care plans address individual requirements, including reminders or hands-on help as appropriate. The facility also provides transportation services at no cost to residents, supporting both medical and non-medical appointments. This complimentary transportation is intended to help residents attend healthcare appointments, run errands, or participate in community outings, supporting their independence and connectivity.
Resident and family reviews indicate satisfaction with the community’s cleanliness, dining options, engaging programs, and attentive staff, contributing to a positive living environment for many. Reviews consistently mention the well-maintained and contemporary setting, robust schedule of social activities, and professionalism of staff. However, experiences in memory care and with residents requiring complex medical support are mixed. Some families have reported issues with care consistency, particularly during nights, and instances where extra needs may not have been adequately addressed. Staff turnover and communication challenges are noted, particularly in relation to memory care and more intensive health needs. Families seeking typical assisted living and independent living generally reflect positive experiences, while those whose loved ones need advanced or memory care express concerns about responsiveness and the sufficiency of support provided. As of 2024, there have been no major newly reported renovations or physical changes to the facility.
Costs at this community start at $6,400 and range up to $8,695. The average price in the community is $7,298, which is more than the average price in the area of $6,056. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
