The Atrium, A Choice Community Costs & Pricing
The Atrium, A Choice Community offers competitive pricing for its residents compared to the broader market in Cambria County and the state of Pennsylvania. For a semi-private room, The Atrium's monthly cost is $1,807, which is significantly lower than the average rates in Cambria County at $2,548 and in Pennsylvania at $3,542. Similarly, the one-bedroom option is priced at $2,277 - again offering excellent value when contrasted with local and state averages of $3,174 and $4,006 respectively. This positioning not only highlights The Atrium's commitment to affordability but also underscores its dedication to providing quality living arrangements without compromising care or comfort for its residents.
| Floor plans | The Atrium, A Choice Community | Cambria County | Pennsylvania |
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| Semi-Private | $1,807 | $2,548 | $3,542 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,277 | $3,174 | $4,006 |
Overall Review of The Atrium, A Choice Community
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17 reviews mention this
Staff kindness is a clear theme
Residents and families frequently describe the staff as kind and helpful.
Many reviewers say staff members are pleasant, friendly, and responsive, including during visits and follow-up after tours. Several also mention daily interactions that felt caring, including making people feel comfortable and supported. A few reviewers also highlight that staff can be very capable even when they are stretched.
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6 reviews mention this
Staffing pressure shows up in reviews
Some reviewers say staffing shortages affect care quality and timing.
While many people praise the team, multiple reviews describe being short-staffed, overworked, or dealing with frequent turnover. One reviewer reports medications not being delivered on time and that the person they spoke with was from an agency. Others describe neglect-like experiences, including residents not getting enough help for total care needs.
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6 reviews mention this
Food gets mixed reactions
Dining is a frequent topic, with both praise and complaints.
Some residents and family members describe meals as chef prepared and say food options can be adapted, including ground meals. Other reviewers call the food awful, too salty, and limited, mentioning frequent items like hot dogs or hamburgers. A separate review also says food was simply average, while another says residents generally like the food and eat in the dining room.
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6 reviews mention this
Activities are offered, with limits
Residents are offered activities, though some note restricted schedules.
Several reviews say there are many activities and that residents take part, including programs that happen by floor during COVID. Others report that activities mainly happen in the morning and that there is little evidence of off-site outings. There are also requests that never seemed to materialize, like therapy animal visits and birthday celebrations.
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4 reviews mention this
Care includes medication handling and hospice
Care reviews reference medication routines and hospice involvement.
Reviews mention medication timing as a concern for at least one resident, saying medications were not received on time. At the same time, a hospice nurse reviewer says they met caring staff while hosting hospice work with residents. Others describe residents looking healthy when they visit, even though they found it hard to evaluate ongoing care from afar.
caveat
2 reviews mention this
Pricing feels both affordable and too high
Reviews disagree on value, even though published pricing is far below comparisons.
One review describes the community as affordable and centrally located, while another says it is too expensive for what residents receive. This tension matches the way reviews also split on outcomes like food and staffing support. Published pricing is positioned well against county and state benchmarks, but the reviews suggest the biggest disagreement is about what residents actually experience day to day.
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