The Harborside

The Amsterdam at Harborside is a great place to enjoy an active life after retirement and it also has an added bonus – The Tuttle Center which I will describe later. My wife and I can find something to do every day. We can enjoy the pool and gym, attend lectures and musical entertainments, go to happy hour, do a little yoga or tai chi, join a card group, etc. And if we want to start up some other activity, we can do that too. We also enjoy dinner time (a meal plan is part of the package) because it is like one big family at The Amsterdam and we get to eat with different people every night.
Now, I’ll talk about that bonus, the Tuttle Center. It is part of the complex and offers a full range of health facilities which are available to residents of the Amsterdam, and all of it is available at no extra charge. For instance, if you break some bones while still an active resident, the Tuttle Center which is attached will take care of the rehab. And your spouse and friends can visit you often since it just requires walking through a door. Two years ago I did some rehab time in the Tuttle, and I got to know first-hand the value it offers. No matter what happens in the future, it is reassuring to us to realize that all of the services of the Tuttle including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care and hospice will be there for us – and at no extra charge. In the meantime, we can relax and enjoy The Amsterdam.

An update 5 years later June 13, 2020
The pandemic has obviously slowed us down a bit, but I must say that the staff has done a remarkable job (as usual) of keeping the virus under control and introducing new programs like Zoom to keep us connected. It will be great to get back to using the dining room, but in the meantime, the folks in the kitchen have done a remarkable job of getting meals delivered to our rooms. On top of that, our new chef really knows how to make it all very tasty.

Ever since the COVID outbreak happened, the staff at The Amsterdam have been on top of the situation, providing crucial leadership and informed communication.
They have taken, and continue to take, a very sensible approach to protecting our parents and all residents under their care, while still arranging for support staff and crucially needs aides to help during this most stressful time.
This situation can be very disorienting and depressing for anyone, especially the elderly who benefit so much from usual social contact.
Thank you to the administrative, dining room, and maintenance/housekeeping staff who have selflessly kept the Amsterdam functioning so well.

My 89 year old mother moved in at the end of January. The Amsterdam was great with all the assistance they provided. I feel that she is safe and appears to be happy there. They have been great in the way they are handling toe COVID19 response and have controlled any potential spread to the best of their ability. I don’t have to worry about my mother not having enough food and supplies. They are doing zoom programs to engage the residents and providing updates to the residents and family members.

We are writing to compliment the management and staff if the dining room at the Amsterdam at Harborside. Last Thursday we hosted a birthday dinner in the private Sandpiper Room within the dining facility for a family member who lives there. We made the arrangements through Omar and Scarlet. Luwam provided our family excellent service at the table. The food was well-presented and delicious. The entree options and sides offered a wide array of choices for this multi-generational gathering. There was something to please everybody including vegetarians. In all respects, it was a lovely celebration for which we thank Omar and his staff. We would be remiss if we didn't mention Brenda whose warmth and kindness makes every meal special for our mother/grandmother/great-grandmitherJoan. ❤️