Artis Senior Living of Somers

Artis Senior Living of Somers in Yorktown Heights, New York is a memory care community specializing in care for people living with dementia. The facility is set back from the road in a quiet and private setting, located near Somers Commons, Jefferson Valley Mall, and the Shops at Mahopac.

The community features a neighborhood-based design with several distinct neighborhoods, each with its own kitchen, dining room, living room, and bedrooms. Central common areas connect these neighborhoods and are used for activities and events. The facility offers an enhanced license that allows for greater options in dietary accommodations and assistance with mobility issues. Staff members work to match residents with the neighborhoods and roommates where they would be most comfortable, considering both medical and social needs.

Programming and activities are a significant focus at Artis of Somers, with approximately seven activities per day available to residents. Activities include music, games, physical activities, art, learning opportunities, and community outings. Staff seek resident input on programming choices, menu selections, and volunteer opportunities. The community emphasizes quality of life and resident engagement, encouraging residents to spend time in their preferred spaces, whether in living rooms, at activities, visiting other neighborhoods, or outdoors on walking paths with covered areas.

The facility is recognized as a Reputation 800 Award winner and a certified Great Place to Work. Staff members are trained to provide compassionate care while supporting residents' sense of independence and dignity. The community appears to prioritize communication with families and attentiveness to individual resident needs, including specialized dietary requirements.