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The Atrium Assisted Living in Metairie, LA

The Atrium Assisted Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Metairie, LA.

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The Atrium Assisted Living in Metairie, LA

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  • Interior

    An indoor setting featuring a central multi-tiered fountain surrounded by lush green plants and architectural details in the background.

  • Building

    A two-story residential building with a gray exterior and blooming flowers in the foreground on a sunny day.

  • Architecture

    A serene courtyard featuring a fountain surrounded by lush greenery, creating a peaceful gathering space.

  • Windows

    A partially renovated room featuring a window, tools, and paint supplies.

  • Dining

    A spacious dining area featuring neatly set tables with blue tablecloths, adjacent to a kitchen setting.

  • Kitchen

    A clean and modern kitchen featuring white cabinetry and essential appliances.

  • Entrance

    An elderly person walking towards the entrance of a well-lit hallway with benches on either side.

  • Seating Area

    A spacious indoor lobby featuring modern furniture, an aquarium, and a cozy seating area.

  • Wall Art

    A spacious and inviting dining area featuring neatly arranged tables with blue tablecloths.

  • Closet

    A view of a room featuring an open closet and two doors leading to different areas.

6555 Park Manor Drive, Metairie, LA 70003

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

3.4 from 24 reviews
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Overall Review of The Atrium Assisted Living

common 13 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as compassionate, friendly, and helpful.

Many reviews emphasize that staff members are courteous, attentive, and caring, with residents described as comfortable and families saying they would recommend the community. Several also mention day-to-day responsiveness, including attendants and reception staff who greet people and respond quickly when residents need help. A smaller set of reviews raise concerns about professionalism and teamwork, including claims about unhelpful interactions or gaps in how needs are handled, so experiences with communication and coordination can vary.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Meals are a mixed experience

Dining gets both praise for good food and complaints about problems in the dining area.

Some reviews describe the food as delicious, with references to lunch, three meals a day, and a new chef. Others describe the dining room and menu as less varied over time, with the menu repeating weekly. On the negative side, multiple reviews mention issues like flies/gnats around dining service and overall concerns about the dining experience, including one complaint about the kitchen being dirty.

  • A spacious dining area featuring neatly set tables with blue tablecloths, adjacent to a kitchen setting.
  • A spacious and inviting dining area featuring neatly arranged tables with blue tablecloths.
common 6 reviews mention this

Activities and a relaxed setting

Reviews describe a steady schedule of activities in a comfortable, home-like setting.

Several reviews mention that residents have plenty to do, including games, painting, and visits from performers, plus community day trips and organized activities. Others describe the environment as relaxed and peaceful, with common areas where residents seem at ease. A couple of reviews focus more on operational problems than activities, but the more typical theme across reviews is that life inside the community includes group and social engagement.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is mostly praised, sometimes criticized

Cleanliness is often praised, though some reviews report lingering odors or pests.

Some visitors and families describe the facility as very clean and well kept, with apartments feeling like converted spaces. At the same time, there are complaints about odor from older carpeting and about flies and gnats overrun dining service. One review also mentions enjoying housekeeping interactions during a short stint, but overall the cleanliness feedback is not perfectly consistent.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Care and medication support feel uneven

Care quality is inconsistent across reviews, including concerns about medical staffing and medication handling.

On the positive side, reviews describe excellent care, residents being comfortable, and staff taking time to support families during the process. Negative reviews raise concerns about medical staffing and whether residents who need assistance receive the help promised, including claims about limited care beyond meals and medications. There are also complaints about how medication is handled and concerns that residents may be neglected or not supported properly when needs arise.

common 2 reviews mention this

Value for budget shows up repeatedly

Some families say the community fits their budget better than alternatives.

At least a couple of reviews describe the community as relatively reasonable or as working better for their budget than other assisted living options. These comments are paired with other, more mixed reviews about care and dining, so value appears alongside varying day-to-day experiences rather than as a guarantee of overall satisfaction.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 140 resident community capacity 140 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • New Orleans International (3 miles away) New Orleans International (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Metairie, Louisiana, this neighborhood offers a variety of amenities that cater to seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment. With several cafes such as Corner Cafe and Starbucks nearby, residents can enjoy leisurely coffee outings with friends or family. Access to pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens ensures easy access to medications and healthcare necessities. In terms of healthcare services, there are reputable physicians and hospitals in close proximity, including Lakeside Women's Specialty Center and Tulane - Lakeside Hospital. The area also boasts entertainment options such as the AMC Clearview Palace 12 theater and transportation facilities like Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for convenient travel. Additionally, there are parks for outdoor recreation and places of worship like Divine Mercy Parish Saint for spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded living experience with a focus on convenience and quality of life for seniors.

Cafes

  • Corner Cafe (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • Cafe Du Monde (1.4 miles)
  • Café du Monde (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Grounded Coffee Cafe (5.1 miles)
  • Cafe Du Monde City Park (7.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.8 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Rouses Markets (2.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Coleman IV William P MD - Coleman William P Dr III (1.3 miles)
  • Fertility Institute of New Orleans (1.5 miles)
  • LCMC Health Children's Hospital New Orleans Pediatrics Tulane (1.5 miles)
  • Lakeside Women's Specialty Center (1.7 miles)
  • Ka-Yan Tong (1.7 miles)
  • Lakeside Children's Clinic (1.9 miles)
  • Eye Surgery Center Of Louisiana (1.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (1.5 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.9 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (2.1 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (2.1 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (2.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.6 miles)
  • Drago's Seafood Restaurant (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Tulane - Lakeside Hospital (1.6 miles)
  • Ochsner Medical Center, International Department, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (4 miles)
  • The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center (4.9 miles)
  • Fmc Dialysis Services (6.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Clearview Palace 12 (1.7 miles)
  • AMC Elmwood Palace 2 (3.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Ride Share Pick Up (2.6 miles)
  • TSA Security Checkpoint (2.6 miles)
  • The Club MSY (2.6 miles)
  • Main Terminal (2.6 miles)
  • TSA PreCheck (2.7 miles)
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (3 miles)
  • Rental Car Parking Garage (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Wentwood Playground (3.7 miles)
  • Kenner City Park Pavilion (3.9 miles)
  • New Orleans City Park (7 miles)
  • Pig Newton Park (7.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Divine Mercy Parish Saint (4.6 miles)

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