Chelsea Senior Living

When my husband and I first came to live at the Amsterdam at Harborside we immediately became involved in many of the activities offered to residents in Independent Living. Through our experiences at committee meetings, the bridge table, exercise classes and especially our nightly dinners we met and enjoyed the company of our fellow residents. We had no idea how important that would become when, several years later, my husband's health suffered a decline and he became a resident of the Tuttle Center's skilled nursing unit. It was more than the obvious financial advantage, since our monthly maintenance payments did not rise even though I stayed in our apartment and he resided in the health center. It was also more than the fact that by our living in the same building I could visit my husband easily at any hour of the day or night. It was mostly that neither of us felt alone. Frien ds from Independent Living dropped in to say hello to him regularly. Activities and mealtimes in the Tuttle Center's cheerful dining room enabled him to interact with his fellow patients. I, on the other hand, never lacked for someone to eat dinner with or to accompany me to some entertainment or activity. Living here at the Amsterdam was a very different experience from having a spouse in a nursing home in another location. When my husband eventually passed away the support and caring I received from the Tuttle staff and all our friends was quite overwhelming. My children and I will be forever grateful

I am a resident of The Amsterdam at Harborside which is an independent living retirement community with continuing care available when needed at no extra cost. The amenities and activities at the Amsterdam are terrific, but the residents are the best part of it. It really is like one big family. Oh yes, the dining room serves great meals with plenty of options and the service is very good. On top of that, I spent some time as a recovering patient at the Tuttle Center, the attached continuing care facility, and I and can easily say that it is a great facility. It offers skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care and hospice. The complex, like the Amsterdam itself, is only a few years old, which is a big plus, but more importantly the staff was very caring. One of the benefits for my wife and I is the use of the Tuttle throughout our lifetime at no extra cost. It was very reassuring to see the quality of care that is available to us. On top of that, since the Tuttle is attached to The Amsterdam, my wife could easily visit me at any time and so could other friends that we have made here. I can send you a copy of our newsletter if you are interested. It is totally created by the Independent Residents and we are proud of it. (I take most of the photos.) If you would like a copy by Email, contact management and tell them that Edes offered to send it.

What a caring, wonderful place at a very difficult and sad time. My mom's final days were spent there and they made sure that she was comfortable and without pain. They also cared about our needs and were there to comfort, listen and guide. There were members of the clergy of every possible faith and denomination and were always available for the needs of our loved one and ourselves. We continue to receive support as we go through the grieving process. "Thank you" does not sufficiently express how grateful we are for all that they have done and continue to do. The room was private and spotless and someone was always near if we or our loved one needed something. They are the best!

We really love it she is in the memory care and she is doing so well there! I am so thrilled that she is there. This is great she is loving it. I would reccommend it to anyone. I can't even tell you how well she is doing there. I am thrilled with the memory care unit they are open to everything they have activities all the time. They do great things once a week with them they go out, I come all the time with my puppy, they love me to bring my puppy. I have to say they are doing wonerful they do exercises, and they always have things going on with them, they don't want them sitting in the room. They don't allow telephones in the room, so she wasn't callilng me all the time. They had an understanding and comprehension of how they act with dementia behavior. I am so thrilled with the people there they are very kind, loving, caring. If your loved one has dementia I recommend somerset gardens.

While my aunt is on the younger side at a spry 76 years, the residents are active and welcoming. Meals are well rounded and social, housekeeping is weekly and through, the staff is warm and friendly, and visiting is always a pleasant experience. I'm very pleased with this community and highly recommend seeing Leeann, for a tour. She is caring and knowledgable and really down to earth.

I have no complaints at all. They run the facility perfectly. My mother adjusted so well. It's such a good feeling to see her happy like this. Everyone is so friendly. I highly recommend Somerset! I never thought my mother would be a person to join clubs or any thing but as soon as she moved in she went right to bingo and the next morning she went to exercise. She's really making the most out of her stay there and she loves having her own place. After moving in my mom called me the next morning and said I can't thank you enough! They made her feel so welcome and the residents there are so welcoming too. They're really doing a great job. It's been a very good transition. My mom thanks me everyday!

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The activities is not the same in the memory care area, as opposed to assisted living. The price is pretty good, compared to other places. They seem to be on top of everything. If there is a problem, they let you know. They arrange transportation/bus to and from the doctor. Modern, bright, cheerful, and clean facility.

It is a brand new beautiful facility and staff really do make the effort and try their hardest. The social aspect of it has been great for her. Everything has been good so far, the only negative is that they seem to be understaffed. The food has taken a hit from that as well, but I think that is temporary. Overall, I would recommend them to others who are looking.

my experience has been better than i could have imagined. the people have been very warm and accepting, the activities and food and over all have been great. my two bedroom apaartment is very spacious and comfortable. the staff, kitchen, maintenance and valet and all have been most helpful. i couldn't have made a better choice.

Everything is perfect at this community for my dad. The staff started him at level 1 care then it reduced to medication only. There has been progress with physical therapy and he has been gaining more stability. It is positive atmosphere and he says he is satisfied. We are happy to hear his feedback.

The staff are taking good care of my brother. The food is good and healthy. The community is well taken care of. They do offer daily activities. This community reminds me of a hotel and not an assisted living community. I would recommend this community.

My mother resisted the idea of assisted living. She couldn't be happier at Somerset Gardens. She loves the staff and the facility, enjoys all of the activities and feels very well taken care of. She is even going to exercise class something she never did before!

I found the residence to be very clean, appropriately quiet and very well lit. There are more than enough windows to the outside world as well as good interior lighting. The residents apprear to be quite content as they go about their daily routines.

The administrative staff was very helpful and efficient trying to get her in to facility. The staff keeps in touch with us for updates whether good or bad

It was okay. Residents will tell you the food takes forever and is often cold. Staff does care about people, but some people are not so kind. Some people are exceptional. Mom had a few favorites. Place was kept clean and nice. Good activities. Mom left after 3 weeks as it was too much going on and it wasn't the right fit for her. They tried their best, but my mom also didn't want to ask for help or pay for the help she needed.

Overall, the experience was good. Our guide was friendly and professional, answered our questions, showed us the facility, and gave us a run-down on basic costs, and additional ones. The other staff we met were friendly also. The Chelsea was clean and well taken care of. The Independent Building is separate, and except for an area for the continental breakfast and happy hour, one has to go to the other building (for dining, movies, medical, etc.). Small library and work-out room. Good medical coverage on site. Our guide could only show us a one-bedroom, and they only have six two-bedroom apartments, which are in high demand. There were some issues regarding the layout. The bedroom was small, and we would want a king-sized or twin beds. The kitchen was larger than we needed, and it seemed there was wasted space between the main room and the kitchen. There is no outdoor area in which to walk and sit. The site is in a downtown, which offers the ability to walk to some nearby stores.

The staff was very nice, but a little short staffed on the weekends. My Mom had a smaller room on the third floor , by choice, because she would not use her walker. She never used her pendant ( call bell) and she started to spend the majority of her time in the room, even eating in her room 1-2 meals a day... she didnt want to join in activities... although the staff really encouraged her. In retrospect, she needed more supervision; we didn't realize she was starting to have symptoms of dementia. The food was very good.

The facilities is beautiful. The staff is lovely. The activities are horrible. They're basically aren't much of anything to do there and it's so small that all you end up doing is eating and going back to your room certainly not a place I would live.

I am not the resident - my boyfriend is. I can just say that he is happy at the Chelsea, but there is very little to do. He stopped playing Bingo because he said it got too expensive for him. He goes to the Happy Hour every day and he likes that. That's it. They have some group activities (he does the exercise on Mondays), but is very disappointed that there is an art room, but no kind of instruction to learn an art activity, so he never uses the room. He's very artistic and should be going there! He's happy with the food, and even though he's very shy, he's made a couple of friends.