Starting the search for an assisted living community is a big step. However, choosing the right community makes a significant difference. You’ll want to find a place that truly suits your loved one’s needs. And that starts with the living space, including the physical layout and floor plan.
Assisted living rooms should feature thoughtfully designed layouts. There should be built-in safety measures, essential services, and opportunities for personalization. Your complete checklist for the right room will depend on your needs and wants.
Together, these features make the room and community feel like home.
Typical Assisted Living Room Layouts
The layout of an assisted living room is more important than most people think. You’ll want a community that offers a comfortable, functional space. That’s why we offer options at The Athenaeum by Peregrine Senior Living.
Residents can choose standard furnishings offered by the community or personalize their space with their own furnishings and decor.
Private Rooms
Our private rooms are an excellent option for residents who value privacy and personal space in a simplified layout. These rooms include various features that promote both independence and comfort.
We also provide:
- 24-hour emergency call system
- Weekly housekeeping & laundry services
- Personalization options for residents
- Convenient on-site amenities
Companion Rooms
Companion rooms offer a shared living experience, perfect for those who prefer not to make the transition to assisted living alone. These rooms are also a great option for couples who wish to continue living together while receiving the support they need.
Companion rooms offer:
- Built-in privacy considerations
- Wide-chambered bedrooms
- 24-hour emergency call systems
- Weekly housekeeping & laundry services
- Personalization options for residents
- Convenient on-site amenities
Amenities Offered in Assisted Living
The room layout isn’t the only thing that matters. The amenities offered by the future community are just as essential. Ideally, a community should offer amenities and services designed to make everyday life more comfortable and convenient for your loved one.
No matter what room option your loved one chooses, our community offers a variety of key amenities.
A Welcoming Atmosphere
Our residents enjoy engaging communal spaces that encourage connection and relaxation. With beautiful common areas, residents can easily bond with one another. Here, residents can spend time in:
- A cozy lounge area, perfect for catching up with friends & unwinding with a book
- Beautifully maintained gardens where residents can enjoy fresh air & quiet walks
- Dining spaces designed to foster conversation while enjoying nutritious meals
These comfortable areas are excellent places to reflect and socialize with others.
Helping Residents Feel Their Best
Supporting overall wellness is as vital as providing a safe living environment. That’s why we offer extra services to residents. Here in our community, residents can benefit from:
- An on-site beauty salon & barber shop where they can unwind & treat themselves
- Scheduled group exercise classes & programs tailored to foster mobility & strength
- Nutritious, chef-prepared meals served in an elegant dining area
These work together to make a healthier lifestyle even easier to achieve.
Essential Support Services
Assisted living should be about joy, comfort, and convenience. That’s why we offer services designed to support your loved one every day and lessen their burdens. Our services promote convenience, so older adults can thrive and focus on what matters most to them.
These support services include:
- Weekly housekeeping services to keep living spaces clean & inviting
- Laundry & linen services so that residents always have fresh clothing & bedding
- Medication management & assistance with daily living activities

The Benefits of Assisted Living
Assisted living opens the door to a life of comfort and connection. It’s a chance to get your loved one the daily support they need. Our incredible team can step in to help when a daily task is challenging or encourage connection when your loved one feels isolated.
Your loved one can stay independent but still get the support they need to maintain their quality of life.
Here at The Athenaeum by Peregrine Senior Living, residents gain access to:
- Support with daily activities like mobility, dining, grooming, & medication
- Group exercise classes, beauty salon visits, & engaging activities
- Restaurant-style meals & family-friendly dining options
- A secure & safe living environment with 24-hour emergency systems
- Social opportunities, shared lounges, outdoor spaces, & community events
By choosing assisted living, your loved one can enjoy a lifestyle of care, support, and connection. It’s a way to restore quality of life in a wonderful community.
Find Your Future Home Today!
Moving into assisted living can open the door to a more fulfilling, relaxed lifestyle for you or your loved one. And our team at The Athenaeum by Peregrine Senior Living is ready to welcome your loved one.
Here, your loved one will be supported every day, just like they deserve. Schedule a tour with us today, and explore the community—and room—your loved one can call home.







Today is Who’s Who Wednesday at The Athenaeum. Today we are recognizing Ethan, one of our Med Techs. Ethan’s first job was at Planet Fitness. His hobbies include running, working out, hiking, eating out and trying new foods. His favorite food is chicken, he tries to go to 3 Buffalo Bills games each year and he has been working for Peregrine for about two months and we are happy to have him on board!
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What a gorgeous day we had at The Montezuma Wildlife Refuge, celebrating a very special couple, Bob and Anne on their 66th wedding anniversary. 💍
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Happy Halloween 🎃 👻 🎃
Come trick-or-treat at The Athenaeum,
The Big Yellow House.
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Thank you to our local Brownie and Daisy Troops for painting pumpkins with us and adding to our array of festive decorations.
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The big announcement you have all been waiting for!
The winners of our Scarecrow Contest. It was a close race and we are grateful to all who participated, including Cub Scouts Pack 21, Skaneateles Community Center School Age Childcare, Skaneateles Middle School Art Club and The residents at The Athenaeum.
3rd place winner is a tie between
“Rachel” & “Lisha” both created by groups from The Skaneateles Middle School Art Club
2nd place winner is “Stewart” also, a group from The Skaneateles Middle School Art Club
1st Place winner “Old Man Willow” by a group from The Skaneateles Middle School Art Club
A big shout out to the Skaneateles Middle School Art Club for your creativity, kindness and all round hard work!
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A huge thank you to all those who built a scarecrow, voted and or attended our scarecrow social. We are still accepting votes and will be announcing our winner on Friday. We are grateful for your support in our efforts to provide a positive, fun, intergenerational community event and hope you enjoy the masterpieces that our scarecrow builders created as you drive by The Athenaeum. The big yellow house on E Genesee Street in Skaneateles.
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It’s a beautiful day to build a scarecrow. There is still time left to build and deliver a scarecrow for our contest. No time to enter the contest? Join us for cider and donuts and to pick your favorite scarecrow. Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20th at 4:30pm. ... See MoreSee Less
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