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The Atrium at Cardinal Drive
The Atrium at Cardinal Drive is a 44-bed memory care residence on Cardinal Drive in Agawam, Massachusetts. With nearly three decades of experience serving memory care needs to older adults, it offers the stability and specialized focus that families want when selecting a dedicated memory care setting.
The facility sits in a quieter residential pocket of Agawam. The neighborhood scores 34 on the Walk Score, so a few nearby services are walkable, but most shopping, dining, and appointments need a brief drive. This setting attracts families valuing a calm, low-traffic environment and easier parking for visits. Such memory care communities are tailored to the unique needs of occupants with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Programming, care routines, and the physical environment are typically structured to bolster orientation, reduce agitation, and maintain dignity and engagement as cognitive abilities change. Daily activities, meaningful social connections, and supportive staff presence form this care model’s pillars. The home’s 44-bed size offers a middle ground between huge senior living facilities and small, intimate settings. Occupants benefit from a small-enough scale to know staff and neighbors while maintaining the resources like dietary flexibility, activity programming, and on-site support that bigger communities provide.
Visiting The Atrium at Cardinal Drive in person is crucial for families considering memory care options. Tour the living spaces, observe daily activities, meet the care team, and ask about staffing levels, training in dementia care, dining accommodations, and how the home approaches behavioral support and family involvement. Such discourses will help clarify how well it matches your loved one’s needs.
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About This Community
Inspection History
In Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) are the agencies authorized to inspect and report on facility safety.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 6 citations 1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Massachusetts state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Massachusetts state average• Total citations (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (5% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 6 | 9.0 | This facility has 33% fewer total citations than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (6 vs. MA avg 9).↓ 33% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 6.0 | 6.3 | This facility has 5% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (6 vs. MA avg 6.3).↓ 5% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MA Average | vs. MA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 21.0 | This facility has had 95% fewer total inspections than the Massachusetts average (1 vs. MA avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 95% fewer |
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0.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Agawam's city center to The Atrium at Cardinal Drive's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.06 miles to nearest hospital (Mercy Medical Center)
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Memory Care in Massachusetts
The Atrium at Cardinal Drive is located in Agawam, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Atrium at Cardinal Drive
Is The Atrium at Cardinal Drive in a walkable area?
The Atrium at Cardinal Drive has a walk score of 34. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has The Atrium at Cardinal Drive been in business?
The Atrium at Cardinal Drive has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Atrium at Cardinal Drive?
Yes, The Atrium at Cardinal Drive allows residents to bring their pets.
Does The Atrium at Cardinal Drive operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Atrium at Cardinal Drive is registered as a for-profit in MA.
How many beds does The Atrium at Cardinal Drive have?
The Atrium at Cardinal Drive has 44 beds.
Has The Atrium at Cardinal Drive had any citations?
The Atrium at Cardinal Drive has had 6 reported citations according to records from Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE).
Are there photos of The Atrium at Cardinal Drive?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Atrium at Cardinal Drive in the photo gallery on this page.
















