Atria Darien

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Atria Darien

Atria Darien is an assisted living community in Darien, CT.

Information last verified:

50 Ledge Road, Darien, CT 06820

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Atria Darien Costs & Pricing

Atria Darien offers a premium living experience with costs that reflect its high-quality services and amenities. The monthly rates for various room types at Atria Darien are notably higher than both the county and state averages. For a studio, residents can expect to pay $7,095, which is significantly above Fairfield County's average of $6,159 and Connecticut's state average of $5,919. The one-bedroom apartments at Atria are priced at $8,395, again exceeding local and state figures of $6,418 and $6,383 respectively. This trend continues with two-bedroom units commanding a rate of $12,195 compared to Fairfield County's average of $8,754 and an even lower state average of $5,070. These figures underscore Atria Darien's positioning as a desirable option for those seeking upscale accommodations in the region.

Floor plansAtria DarienFairfield CountyConnecticut
Studio$7,095$6,159$5,919
1 Bedroom$8,395$6,418$6,383
2 Bedrooms$12,195$8,754$5,070

Overall Review of Atria Darien

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Dining and meals get praised

Meals stand out for quality, variety, and attentive dining service.

Residents and families repeatedly describe the meals as consistently excellent, with praise for both the dining experience and day-to-day food. Several also mention the kitchen or wait staff being patient, accommodating, and tuned to preferences, including when someone needs to dine in their room. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and lists a professional-chef approach, along with multiple diet-friendly options.

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Staff responsiveness and care

Residents describe staff who are consistently welcoming and responsive to needs.

Across reviews, people emphasize how friendly and caring the staff is, from the front desk and dining team to nursing and aides. Many residents and families say the team responds quickly when questions or issues come up and that support helps make transitions feel smoother. Several comments also connect the care to peace of mind—especially when extra help is needed—without relying on residents doing everything alone.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Daily activity programming helps residents stay engaged.

Reviews frequently mention a full schedule of events, classes, and social options that keep residents busy and connected. Families describe their loved ones making friends through shared programming, and others note the ease of meeting people in day-to-day life. The community offers a wide range of activities, including scheduled daily activities, live performances, fitness programs, and resident-run or community-sponsored events.

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Facility looks well kept

Residents describe the building and common areas as clean and well maintained.

Multiple reviews describe the property as beautiful, immaculate, and thoughtfully maintained, with inviting common spaces like libraries, gardens, and dining areas. Some also note the layout and overall upkeep as part of what makes it feel comfortable and “like home.” In addition to being described as well maintained in reviews, the community’s offering includes indoor and outdoor common areas and landscaped outdoor space.

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Cost is a recurring concern

Pricing comes up as a frequent concern in reviews.

Some families say the community is extremely expensive for what they’re getting, and others raise questions about how costs compare to alternatives. One review also asks readers to be careful negotiating contracts due to potential steep rent increases after the first year. The listing price range provided here also indicates pricing sits above county and state benchmarks for at least two unit types.

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Respite support is highlighted

Respite care is specifically referenced as high quality by residents and families.

One review directly mentions the community’s respite care program and describes staff as attentive and the experience as high quality. Another review also frames support during a difficult transition as making the move easier, aligning with the idea of short-term stays and transition help. The listing also indicates respite or short-term stays are offered.

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Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Westchester Cty (12 miles away) Westchester Cty (12 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Darien, Connecticut, is a well-equipped and convenient area for senior living. With several physicians' offices, including Stamford Health and Darien Medical Center nearby, residents have easy access to medical care. There are also plenty of dining options within a short distance, ranging from fast food restaurants like McDonald's to more upscale establishments like Ten Twenty Post. For those looking for a quiet place to relax, there are cafes such as Caffe Nero and Espresso NEAT where one can enjoy a cup of coffee. Additionally, pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens are located within a few miles for any medication needs. Seniors can also enjoy the outdoors at nearby parks like Woodland Park and Cherry Lawn Park. The area is well-connected with transportation options like the Metro North Rowayton Station and Stamford Transportation Center Bus/Train for easy travel around the region. In case of medical emergencies, reputable hospitals such as Stamford Hospital and Greenwich Hospital are within a reasonable distance for peace of mind.

Physicians

  • Stamford Health - Darien Imaging Center (0.3 miles)
  • Stamford Health Medical Group (0.4 miles)
  • Darien Medical Center (0.4 miles)
  • Stamford Pediatric Associates PC (0.7 miles)
  • The Stein Dental Group (2.4 miles)
  • Andrews Adu Adade (2.7 miles)
  • Ned L McEwan DDS (3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Shake Shack (0.4 miles)
  • Ten Twenty Post (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Darien Diner (1.6 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood (2.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Caffe Nero (0.6 miles)
  • Espresso NEAT (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • Donuts Delight (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Zumbach's Gourmet Coffee (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Thomas More Church (1 miles)
  • Congregation Agudath Sholom (2.6 miles)
  • Basilica Of St John The Evangelist (3.3 miles)
  • Church of the Holy Spirit (5.6 miles)
  • Stanwich Congregational Church (7.5 miles)

Parks

  • Woodland Park (1.2 miles)
  • Cherry Lawn Park (1.5 miles)
  • Cove Island Park (2 miles)
  • Rowayton Dog Park (2.5 miles)
  • Latham Park (3 miles)
  • Mill River Park (3.3 miles)
  • Waveny Park (3.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro North Rowayton Station (2 miles)
  • Stamford Transportation Center Bus/Train Metro North & Amtrak (3.5 miles)
  • East Norwalk Train Station (4.7 miles)
  • Cos Cob Metro-North Train Station (6.8 miles)
  • Westport Train Station (6.8 miles)
  • Greenwich Station (8.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Stamford Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • Bendheim Cancer Center (8 miles)
  • Greenwich Hospital (8.1 miles)

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