Atria Center City

Atria Center City We're a vibrant community where older adults thrive, participate and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. Whatever you’re looking for – it’s all happening at Atria.

Atria Center City offers independent living, supportive living and memory care in Philadelphia, PA. In addition to convenient amenities, you’ll enjoy daily events and opportunities to connect. Join friends for a chef-prepared meal, fitness class or a film in the movie theater. We provide housekeeping, local transportation and personalized care, so you can focus on doing what you love – both in the community and in downtown Philadelphia. Spend a day at the Barnes Foundation or grab breakfast with friends at Sabrina’s Café. Attend an event at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University or take a stroll along the Schuylkill River Trail. Call to schedule a tour today.

A lovely Labor Day weekend was the perfect time for a trip to the local Rodin Museum. Residents enjoyed exploring the fa...
08/31/2025

A lovely Labor Day weekend was the perfect time for a trip to the local Rodin Museum. Residents enjoyed exploring the famed collection, which included such notable works as The Thinker and The Gates of Hell. It was a wonderful outing filled with art, history, and inspiration!

It’s birthday time, August crew! 🥳 To everyone who celebrated another trip around the sun this month—we hope your day wa...
08/30/2025

It’s birthday time, August crew! 🥳

To everyone who celebrated another trip around the sun this month—we hope your day was filled with love, laughter, and all the things that make you smile! 💖🎂 Here's to another year of greatness ahead! 🥳

🇫🇷✨ This week’s Taste of Atria series took us to the streets of Paris as we sampled the rich cuisine of France. Resident...
08/25/2025

🇫🇷✨ This week’s Taste of Atria series took us to the streets of Paris as we sampled the rich cuisine of France. Residents delighted in a classic Coq Au Vin as the main course, while enjoying French-themed activities and film showings of Paris, je T’aime and Les Misérables. A beautiful celebration of food, culture, and community! 🥖🍷🎶

At Atria Carmichael Oaks, Aalyah does more than distribute medication as a Caregiver – she delivers peace of mind and co...
08/22/2025

At Atria Carmichael Oaks, Aalyah does more than distribute medication as a Caregiver – she delivers peace of mind and comfort.

We're proud to share that Aalyah was recently honored with the California Assisted Living Association's Excellence in Service Award.

“She’s just really great,” says Kayla, the community's Executive Director. “And she didn’t even think she deserved the award. But that’s what makes her so special. She’s not doing it for recognition. She’s doing it because she cares.”

Read how her dedication and quiet strength are making a real difference: http://ms.spr.ly/6189snj7U

We embraced the spirit of nature with our Great Outdoors Social Series events! 🌲🦅🗻 We mixed things up at the trail mix b...
08/21/2025

We embraced the spirit of nature with our Great Outdoors Social Series events! 🌲🦅🗻

We mixed things up at the trail mix bar and learned about local natural landscapes and wildlife from experts.

📸: Atria Oakridge, Atria Bell Court Gardens, Atria Cary, Atria Forest Hills, Atria Rocklin, Atria Grapevine, Atria Newport Plaza, Atria Riverdale, Atria Tarzana

✨ Illusionist Josh Farley brought a touch of wonder to our community today! ✨Having shared the stage with Penn & Teller ...
08/20/2025

✨ Illusionist Josh Farley brought a touch of wonder to our community today! ✨

Having shared the stage with Penn & Teller and performed on national platforms, Josh captivated residents with his radiating acts of magic. He seamlessly blended clever, jaw-dropping tricks with heartfelt stories of his journey in the world of magic.

Laughter, awe, and amazement filled the room as everyone was left inspired and delighted by the show. 🪄💫

Every other Tuesday, the book club at Atria Grass Valley gathers to dive into exciting reads, and their recent selection...
08/19/2025

Every other Tuesday, the book club at Atria Grass Valley gathers to dive into exciting reads, and their recent selection was no exception! Residents read "Blind Descent" by Nevada Barr, a gripping mystery set in the caves of Carlsbad Caverns.

To enrich the experience, resident Marge shared a stunning slideshow of photos from Carlsbad Caverns National Park, bringing the book vividly to life.

They're already looking forward to their next exciting read!

🎉 Celebrating a Legacy of Learning! 🎉A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Retired Teachers Appreciati...
08/19/2025

🎉 Celebrating a Legacy of Learning! 🎉

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Retired Teachers Appreciation Party — what a beautiful afternoon filled with stories, smiles, and so much gratitude. 🍎💛

To our retired educators: Your years of dedication, wisdom, and impact have left a lasting mark on generations. Though the classrooms may be quieter without you, your influence echoes on in every life you touched. 📚✨

We were honored to celebrate your incredible journeys and give back just a little of the love you've shared over the years. Here's to well-earned rest, joyful memories, and the legacy you've built!

For Richard, architecture was never just a job – it was a lifelong adventure in creativity. For more than five decades, ...
08/18/2025

For Richard, architecture was never just a job – it was a lifelong adventure in creativity. For more than five decades, he designed everything from libraries and hospitals to luxury homes and award-winning churches.

“I worked on so many different kinds of projects, with so many wonderful people,” he says. “I was very lucky. The real reward is seeing your buildings finished and people enjoying them.”

Now a resident at Atria Cutter Mill, Richard continues to inspire us with stories from a remarkable career.

Friendship, like flowers, starts as a sprout. And, with time and care, it blossoms into something beautiful!Shirley, one...
08/15/2025

Friendship, like flowers, starts as a sprout. And, with time and care, it blossoms into something beautiful!

Shirley, one of our wonderful Resident Ambassadors at Atria Park of Vintage Hills and an avid gardener, inspired fellow resident Phyllis to start her own garden this spring by sharing seeds – and now Phyllis’s garden bed is in full bloom!

It’s a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to try something new — or to make a new friend along the way.

Here’s to growing together, one bloom at a time!

🌿☀️ This month’s Social Series: The Great Outdoors took us to the nation’s first conservation park—right here in Philade...
08/15/2025

🌿☀️ This month’s Social Series: The Great Outdoors took us to the nation’s first conservation park—right here in Philadelphia, the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge! Residents from our AL and LG neighborhoods discovered the history behind the reserve’s development and the importance of preserving local wildlife, including foxes, herons, turtles, and hawks. We couldn’t have asked for better weather—the warm sun and cool breeze made it the perfect setting to connect with nature and our community. 🌳🦊🦢

The dog days of summer are here! How do we beat the heat?🎟️ Atria at Foster Square held a carnival🌿 Memory Care resident...
08/14/2025

The dog days of summer are here! How do we beat the heat?

🎟️ Atria at Foster Square held a carnival
🌿 Memory Care residents at Atria Golden Creek visited a botanical garden.
🔫 Atria Marina Place had a sq**rt gun fight
🍦 Atria Park of Vintage Hills went out for ice cream
🏖️ Atria Cary painted some beachy scenes
🌺 Atria Park of Sierra Pointe hosted a tropical celebration!

Ready. Set. Go!Residents at Atria Draper Place hit the track with their own customized boxcars. "The best part was sitti...
08/13/2025

Ready. Set. Go!

Residents at Atria Draper Place hit the track with their own customized boxcars. "The best part was sitting around the table chatting and laughing with one another while we were making a mess painting them," shares Barbara.

From building the little wooden cars to giving them signature paint jobs, everyone was a winner even before the competition began!

Once upon a time...Our communities held a book fair to celebrate residents' love for literature. From thrilling spy nove...
08/12/2025

Once upon a time...

Our communities held a book fair to celebrate residents' love for literature. From thrilling spy novels and biographies to romantic period pieces, there was something for everyone.

There's nothing like getting lost in a good book! 📚

📸: Atria Golden Creek, Atria Forest Hills, Atria Carmichael Oaks, Atria Summit Ridge, Atria Park of Tucker, Atria Willow Park

Meet Terry, a proud U.S. Army veteran and resident of Atria at Hometown. 🇺🇸After 20 years of military service – includin...
08/11/2025

Meet Terry, a proud U.S. Army veteran and resident of Atria at Hometown. 🇺🇸

After 20 years of military service – including a combat tour in Vietnam and a career in Army JAG – Terry went on to work in federal investigations, covering high-profile cases for agencies like the SEC and Department of Justice. Through it all, one thing stayed constant: his deep commitment to service and integrity.

“I’ve had a great life,” he says. “Every turn seemed to come with a blessing. And I love it here at Hometown,” he adds. “It’s peaceful. We don’t have any stress, any problems, anything. When we got here, I felt like I was in heaven."

We're honored to have you as a resident, Terry.

Atria celebrated its annual Book Fair with a wonderful gathering of our community’s bibliophiles, each sharing their pas...
08/10/2025

Atria celebrated its annual Book Fair with a wonderful gathering of our community’s bibliophiles, each sharing their passion for the written word. 📚✨

Among them was Book Club member Tom Trager, who highlighted the many improvements to our library and shared selections from recent Book Club meetings. Also pictured is Engaged Life Director Ruben Diaz showcasing one of the comic books he’s written, and his wife Denise, who has generously donated many books from her personal collection.

From favorite titles to beloved genres, the day was filled with great conversations, laughter, and a shared love for reading. ❤️📖

Meet Jay, a resident at Atria Grapevine whose love for quilting is matched only by her love for her husband, Jimmy.Jay a...
08/08/2025

Meet Jay, a resident at Atria Grapevine whose love for quilting is matched only by her love for her husband, Jimmy.

Jay and Jimmy moved in nearly three years ago, after his dementia diagnosis, and they’ve found more than just care – they’ve found community. “We know everybody – all the workers, everybody – and it’s so friendly. That’s a real support system for me and Jimmy.”

When she’s not spending time with Jimmy or her neighbors, Jay stays busy stitching quilts, table runners and binding projects for friends (and even her sister). “It’s very calming to me. I enjoy it. There’s a real sense of accomplishment.”

She even transformed her pantry into a cozy sewing nook – a space dedicated to her personal passion.

There’s nothing quite like getting lost in a book, and no one knows that better than Arlene, a resident of Atria Forest ...
08/05/2025

There’s nothing quite like getting lost in a book, and no one knows that better than Arlene, a resident of Atria Forest Hills.

A longtime passionate reader, Arlene finds joy in listening to literary podcasts and audiobooks, and taking part in book clubs. Well-versed in everything from timeless classics to modern favorites, she's happy to make reading recommendations, which had us wondering, what is the best book you've read so far this year?

Comedian Pat Rocchi had the whole room smiling and laughing today as he shared hilarious stories about his life, career,...
08/05/2025

Comedian Pat Rocchi had the whole room smiling and laughing today as he shared hilarious stories about his life, career, and journey into seniorhood. His wit and warmth lit up the room, and everyone got to join in on the fun. Thank you, Pat, for a joyful afternoon we won’t soon forget! 🎤😊

When a resident needed urgent medication, Cathyren didn’t hesitate — even on her day off. With persistence and care, sh...
08/04/2025

When a resident needed urgent medication, Cathyren didn’t hesitate — even on her day off. With persistence and care, she spent more than 10 hours making sure they got the care they needed.

That’s just one reason Cathyren, Resident Services Supervisor at Atria El Camino Gardens, was honored with the Excellence in Service Award from the California Assisted Living Association.

Read how her leadership, compassion and drive are helping families feel confident and supported every day: http://ms.spr.ly/6187sz0y9

☀️🎨 Our Summer Craft Studio continues to spark creativity and smiles! This week, residents are crafting colorful sun dia...
07/30/2025

☀️🎨 Our Summer Craft Studio continues to spark creativity and smiles! This week, residents are crafting colorful sun dials—blending art, science, and a touch of sunshine. It’s a fun way to stay engaged while celebrating the bright days of summer! 🖌️⏳🌼

🎶 Atria was alive with music once again! 🎶Residents were absolutely swooning as the incredibly talented Sharlene Bey ret...
07/25/2025

🎶 Atria was alive with music once again! 🎶

Residents were absolutely swooning as the incredibly talented Sharlene Bey returned for her second performance at Atria. Her melodic voice filled the room and, somehow, she managed to wow the crowd even more than her first visit!

From soulful ballads to jazzy classics, Sharlene’s setlist had toes tapping, hearts humming, and smiles all around. We’re already looking forward to her next appearance! 💃🎤✨

🎉 A Joyful July Celebration! 🎂We had a wonderful time celebrating all of our amazing residents with July birthdays! From...
07/20/2025

🎉 A Joyful July Celebration! 🎂

We had a wonderful time celebrating all of our amazing residents with July birthdays! From festive decorations to delicious cake and heartwarming moments, the day was filled with smiles, laughter, and love. 💐💖

Thank you to the families who joined us in making it so special!🎈

Here’s to our July birthday stars! You made this month shine even brighter! 🌟

🌟 At Atria Center City, we are proud to celebrate a truly special milestone — 8 of our dedicated employees (two, not pic...
07/16/2025

🌟 At Atria Center City, we are proud to celebrate a truly special milestone — 8 of our dedicated employees (two, not pictured) have been with us for over 20 years! 🌟

Their loyalty, compassion, and commitment have shaped the heart of our community, and we are incredibly grateful for the care they bring to residents every single day. These team members are more than staff — they’re family. ❤️

Here’s to their remarkable service and to many more years of excellence ahead! 👏

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