Pros
very caring front line staff - nice atmosphere - good benefits and rewards potential - lovely location - free meals - great group of seniors- Atria sits right on the banks of the Severn River, overlooking the water, with the naval academy bridge, boaters, and the naval academy in the background, Residents really enjoy sitting out on the huge open porch, complete with rocking chairs, for horseshoes, magnetic darts, ice cream socials, or just looking at the view. Nature has a calming effect on people and it's very beneficial to have this location advantage. Staff enjoy it, too - and don't mind working 4th of July to see the fireworks over the water.
Cons
tyring to do too much with too little staff - modest pay - lack of true appreciation/respect of front-line staff maybe due to managers time limitations, trying to do too much with too little . . . For instance, for employee appreciation week, managers put together - quickly, I believe - a whole plan for fun and recognition. But the reality was very different. The first day - ice cream social day - was poorly advertised and consisted of the director and the housekeeper manager dishing up cones or sundaes to a maximum of about 12 employees. Then the residents got word of free ice cream and that took care of that. The trading places gimmick never happened, and the other ideas were either poorly executed or explained. But there was a free t-shirt for everyone.