The Atrium at Cardinal Drive

153 Cardinal Drive,
Agawam, Massachusetts 01001 Map

The Atrium at Cardinal Drive

A Mind & Memory Care community in Western Massachusetts committed to providing comprehensive support from early stages through end-of-life care

Located across the river from Springfield and minutes from I-91, The Atrium at Cardinal Drive feels like home the moment you walk through the door.

  • Offers a higher level of care than other memory care communities in Western MA
  • Exceptional memory care and compassionate end-of-life support
  • Dedicated staff delivering personalized, needs-based care
  • Nurse-administered medications
  • Stellar assisted living services and a nearby hospital
  • Comfortable spaces to maximize comfort and wellness

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Life at The Atrium at Cardinal Drive

Comfort and care that feels like home

No matter what level of care, every Benchmark resident at The Atrium at Cardinal Drive enjoys all the things that make life good—convenient comforts, great food, and a thriving social community full of activities.

Specialized Sensory Dining

Specialized Sensory Dining

  • Artful homemade meals with plenty of choices
  • Soothing music and smells that residents enjoy
  • Modified dining to maximize nutrition
Secure Common Spaces

Secure Common Spaces

  • Outdoor patios with special features like garden beds and gazebos
  • Ample activity spaces to connect with others
  • Hair salon and barber shop
Therapeutic Experiences

Therapeutic Experiences

  • Fitness, arts, music, gardening and educational programs
  • Purposeful objects and activities at every turn for reminiscing
  • Cooking and baking programs
Support of Care Providers

Support of Care Providers

  • Loving care from specially educated providers
  • Access to healthcare providers on-site to support aging well
  • End of life care by hospice providers
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Community Amenities
 

At The Atrium, staff are exclusively focused on mind and memory care, committed to delivering companionship and trusted support and services. The community provides comfort and familiarity with individualized enrichment and programs to support evolving needs.

Meaningful Engagement

Experts trained in impactful interactions to maintain connections, stimulate cognition and promote physical engagement.

Supportive Equipment

Services backed by the latest supportive equipment, such as lifts for transfers.

Onsite and On-call Services

Resident’s choice of medical and mental health care providers or access to on-site providers.

Connected Community

Comfortable and secure indoor and outdoor environments to promote fulfillment, freedom and flexibility to learn and grow.

Other Features Include
Spacious Living Areas
Enclosed, Secure Outdoor Courtyards
Hair Salon & Barber Shop
Scheduled Transporation
Pet-Friendly
Library

Floor Plans

Choose a space that feels just right.

Studio
Studio
Starting at $7,450/mo*
Memory Care

Details

Studio Apartment
Private Bath
Pet Friendly
Companion Studio
Companion Studio
Starting at $6,085/mo*
Memory Care

Details

Pet Friendly

*Pricing shown above is for the specific apartment model shown. Prices may vary depending on
apartment models and other factors and are subject to change without notice.

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LIVING & CARE

Types of Care Offered Here

Mind & Memory Care — Special care for those with memory impairment.

  • Thoughtfully designed living spaces for security and comfort
  • Services and amenities tailored to different stages of memory loss
  • Close coordination of care with rehabilitation experts and palliative care
  • Innovative cognitive therapies, including music and art
  • Nutritious meals in a supportive, communal environment
  • Personalized, sensory-based enrichment programs

Meet Your Executive Director:


Liz Skerry-Hastings has been an assisted living community executive director for nearly two decades. She previously led Benchmark’s The Village at East Farms community in Connecticut and returned to the company in 2024.

What Brought You to Benchmark:

I keep returning to Benchmark because their outstanding care and experiences is incredibly unique!

Fun Fact:

I'm a fitness fanatic. I spin every day before work, it's my fuel for life.

Liz Skerry-Hastings

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BENCHMARK'S PURPOSE & VALUES

At Benchmark Senior Living, we transform lives through meaningful human connection.

Across all of our communities, our mission is to meet individuals where they are and connect them to the people, interests and things that matter most to them — at every stage of life. We are driven by our values: Called to Care, Better Together and Be the Benchmark.