Atria Harborhill sits at 159 Division St in East Greenwich, RI, in a quiet neighborhood close to Greenwich Bay, and the building itself looks a lot like the old mansion it used to be back when folks built things to last, with two stories, a grand staircase with flowers, and a Cape Cod style that always feels steady and safe, and it's got apartments ranging from simple studios to one-bedroom suites, some being studio deluxe or one-bedroom deluxe, from 270 to 519 square feet, with features like kitchenettes, cable TV, emergency call systems, private bathrooms, and special touches like balconies or patios when available. The community offers several care levels so people can get help with what they need as life changes, like independent living for those who don't want to bother with household chores, assisted living with support for dressing, bathing, and medication reminders, memory care for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia with a separate secure setting and activities meant to keep the mind active, and skilled nursing and rehab with onsite therapy services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy through FOX Rehabilitation, plus there's hospice care, respite stays, and help if someone's recovering from an illness.
People here can enjoy chef-prepared meals three times a day, served in a pretty dining room with white linens and warm lighting, and meals can be tailored for dietary needs, kosher, vegetarian, or just what someone's craving that day, and there's a bistro too for coffee or a lighter snack, and there's always daily chances for connection over food or events, or just relaxing in the residents' lounge or the common area with the fireplace. This place focuses a lot on community and connection, so you'll find a library, a movie theater for films and events, a fitness center and physical therapy spaces, pretty walking paths, a resident garden, and weekly and monthly social events like The Great Outdoors or Casino Royale, plus staff keeps up a daily schedule of activities through the Engage Life program for learning, fitness, and socializing-some folks really get into fitness classes while others like the quieter things like book groups or movies. There are practical supports like housekeeping, linen service, help with chores, apartment maintenance, and transportation to appointments and outings, and the grounds have a courtyard and well-lit patio for residents to visit or stroll outside, and when weather's nice, it's easy to walk out to watch boats on the bay or head to local parks or nearby restaurants like Chelos Waterfront or the Vanda, and even just sunbathing in a nice spot.
Every apartment is private, and the building's accessible for wheelchairs, with staff available all day and night if help's needed, and folks get services based on what they need, whether that's regular checks, bathing, personal grooming, incontinence care, or just reminders and someone to walk with to meals. The staff builds care plans based on each person, and they like people to stay as independent as they can for as long as they can, and family members can be part of care planning too if that's what's wanted. There are regular devotional services onsite and offsite if someone is looking for spiritual activities, and social opportunities onsite and away from the building, and the monthly rent includes utilities, housekeeping, meals, and everything needed except for things like personal care items from the sundries shop. Pets are allowed, making the place welcoming for animal lovers, and the law protects everyone equally-so folks from all walks of life, including LGBTQ seniors, are welcome and safe according to both Rhode Island and federal fair housing protections.
Rooms and social spaces are meant to bring people together to share meals, movies, books, or just a good conversation by the fireplace, and there's an on-site salon and spa for residents' grooming needs, plus onsite physician office spaces make it easy to get medical appointments right at home, and when health needs change, residents can often stay without having to move to a different place, since care levels are all available right under one roof. Atria Harborhill started off as a project of the Jewish Seniors Agency of Rhode Island and keeps a warm, neighborly feeling, aiming to help folks live longer, healthier, and more enjoyable lives, supported by a team that knows the residents and what they need as they age.
