The Atrium at Veronica Drive is a memory care community located in Danvers, Massachusetts. The community is dedicated exclusively to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The Atrium is a secured environment designed specifically to support residents with memory loss, providing a safe setting with both indoor and outdoor walking paths. Rooms and common spaces are designed to be spacious and accessible, and the grounds are maintained for the comfort and enjoyment of residents.
The Atrium at Veronica Drive offers a range of care services tailored to memory care needs. The staff provide full assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Comprehensive diabetes care and medication management are available, with health professionals such as optometrists, audiologists, dentists, and podiatrists visiting as needed. The community can also provide support for residents managing incontinence or those requiring ambulatory care. Psychiatric concerns are accepted within the scope of memory care, though families dealing with more complex behavioral or rare dementia types may need to consult further. Communication and care plans are established and periodically reviewed to accommodate changes in resident health status.
Programming includes a range of activities suited to memory care, such as clubs, small group activities, fitness programs, and options like yoga or chair yoga. The facility has a barber and beauty salon on-site, and meals are provided in a communal dining area with a focus on variety and nutrition. Staff and resources in English, French, and Spanish are available to support diverse resident needs.
Resident and family feedback consistently notes the cleanliness and pleasant atmosphere of the community, the attentiveness and warmth of staff, and the variety of engaging activities—particularly for those with higher cognitive function. However, reviews also reference occasional understaffing, especially affecting housekeeping and consistency in care follow-through, leading some families to hire private aides. Communication between management, teams, and family members is an area identified for improvement. While the secure environment and capacity to manage increasing care needs are valued, the memory care approach may not fully accommodate more specialized or advanced behavioral challenges. Despite these considerations, families generally feel their relatives are safe, treated with respect, and benefit from the comprehensive support provided at The Atrium at Veronica Drive.
Costs at this community start at $5,220 and range up to $8,450. The average price in the community is $6,000, which is less than the average price in the area of $7,626. The cost of memory care 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.