Park Terrace at Radisson

Mom has been at The Terrace since May 2008.  Living there allows her independence, if she wishes, or help with activities such as bathing, dressing, and taking her medications.  Having three meals a day prepared for her is a special treat, since it was getting difficult for her to fix her own meals at her previous apartment.

She participates in most of the social activities from daily exercise time to sing-alongs, music recitals and ice cream parlor time or movies in the Community Room.  She has her hair done twice a week and sometimes her nails done from visiting young people from the local BOCES school.  When she wants to be alone, she retires to her room to watch TV or call her family and chat on the phone.

It gives us peace of mind to know that she is happy and well taken care of.  Most of all, we know she has the company of many friendly people her own age, and a special caring staff of aides and nurses.

Marge Shanahan
Resident Family Member

Caution- Don’t be fooled by the beautiful village-type setting found inside the building because The Terrace is that and much more.The ice cream shop looks like a real ice cream shop serving ice cream in an early 20th century atmosphere.  It also is the setting for group activities—card sharks have been seen there.  The beauty shop looks like a beauty shop and provides make-overs.  Nails and hair are rejuvenated.  The dining room looks like a dining room with small tables providing an intimate setting for leisurely meals.  The parlor/living room is a comfortable room featuring a piano, a library and cushioned sofas.  There the residents enjoy informative talks, choral and instrumental performances, as well as religious services.

Many of The Terrace residents look forward to Men and Women’s Night Out for shopping and dining. The Terrace is a “spa” for residents and does not look like a hospital or sterile institution of any kind.  It’s pleasing to the eye! Families are encouraged to visit and participate in activities such as the annual Monarch Butterfly Release.  On holidays, celebrations are held and families are welcomed and encouraged to attend.  The monthly newsletter provides tidbits about past and future events.  The Terrace is very family oriented.

What also sets it apart from other assisted living facilities is the staff.  They work to provide the best possible care and work for the well-being of their clients.  Everyone is on a first name basis.  You can’t find better care givers.  Check it out…you will be pleased.

Len Defrancesco
Resident Family Member

Although it seems like yesterday that I was being interviewed for my position here at The Terrace, I also feel like I’ve been in this family forever!  I say “family” because I have been employed here now for 10 years and honestly you will never find a place that makes you feel more like a family than the way everyone does here, including the OWNERS who are like your “favorite scoop of ice cream”, they are truly a treat to work for!

Everyone here is treated with such warmth, respect, and kindness.  I have to also mention the many rewards this job brings me…meeting new family members almost daily, and the many residents that have touched my life in so many ways by showing their gratitude and appreciation.  There is no better feeling in the world to know you just put a smile on someone’s face or brightened their day.  I will always enjoy listening to the resident’s memories and the life stories they have to tell.  That in itself is truly a blessing.

Cindy Brown
Administrative Assistant

I have volunteered at the Terrace for the past ten years and have found the experience very rewarding.  I look forward to the days that I am needed to lend a helping hand.  The atmosphere is beautifully decorated and welcoming.  The staff is caring, kind and professional.  This is the perfect place to volunteer.  Thank you for making a huge difference in the lives of the residents and their families.

Janet Knowlton
Volunteer

I have lived at The Terrace for the past 14 months. Everybody is friendly and nice here. It seems good not to worry about stairs and everyone is well cared for. My children found this place for me and I am very happy. I enjoy the food that is prepared for us here, as well as my spacious room. I feel that all my needs are met and I feel safe and secure.

Margaret Crowley
Resident

I realized a couple of years ago that the time was approaching when I would need to secure living accommodations for my mother that would give both of us peace of mind. Moving an aging parent from the home and geographic area that they’ve been comfortable with for years seemed like a daunting task. I mentioned to one of my friends at the gym that I was in the process of visiting assisted living facilities in the area. She asked if I had visited Park Terrace.

I had not, but based on her recommendation I placed a call and made an appointment that very day. I met the director of Park Terrace one evening after work. I was immediately struck by the genuine interest in my mother. The warm and cheerful surroundings and atmosphere that greeted me at the door carried through with each staff member I encountered. I observed the residents at their dinner tables in easy and relaxed conversation while the dining staff delivered their hot meals with a smile and a greeting.

My mother has moderate Alzheimer’s, and the most comforting aspects of the facility that I observed on my initial visit were the manageable size of the facility and the logical floor plan that would not be overwhelming to my mother. So confident that I had discovered the best possible solution, I sent a deposit in the hope that when it was time to make the move there would be a place for Mom at Park Terrace. To my good fortune, there was.

Mom moved to her studio apartment a year ago. With good care, regulation of her prescriptions and the reduction of stress that can come with trying to live independently, I have witnessed an improvement in her mental state. When confusion does occur, my mother is met with the attention necessary to address her concerns. When the time comes, I am confident that the transition to Memory Care will be a smooth one.

The peace of mind that all of this can bring to anyone who loves their parent is so very precious. I could not be happier with the decision we both made to choose Park Terrace as her new home.

Carole
Resident Family Member