Prominently perched atop a hill overlooking the West Paces neighborhood of Buckhead is a complex of buildings that appear to be straight out of the streets of Paris. This is Corso Atlanta, a new luxury senior living facility designed to maintain residents’ dignity and lifestyle while also accommodating the increased needs of elder care. “Home should be a place where you can find peace, joy, and pride-in regardless of age or ability,” explained Emily Hamrin, Marketing Director of Galerie Living. “Each member of our community is expected to honor and respect the independence, needs, and value of one another. We are called to communicate openly, listen attentively, and care compassionately.”
CEO and Founder of Galerie Living Tim Gary envisioned Corso as an opportunity to “bring a block of Paris to Buckhead.” Galerie Living’s in-house designer Steven Markey grew up in Europe and was familiar with design aesthetics, but also traveled personally to Paris for inspiration on the project.
“What makes Corso beautiful and different is the authenticity of it; trying to make it real without making it Disneyland,” said Markey.
The facility is unique in a number of ways thanks to the European aesthetics, luxurious finishings, and the quality of amenities. Prospective residents can choose from more than 45 floor plans that can be customized with certain care and services. The residences offer full kitchens, accessible bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms. Many feature incredible views overlooking the surrounding neighborhood and skyline.
Corso’s signature “city homes” are located on the ground level and offer private front doors and patios that open to Corso’s courtyards. Having one’s own front door helps residents retain a sense of normalcy amid changing circumstances, and overlooking the courtyards provides opportunities for people-watching and building community with neighbors.
“The front door to your home represents safety, dignity, and warmth,” said COO Kari Samuelson. “City homes are intentionally designed to maintain the lifestyle you’ve always enjoyed while easily adapting to care needs. You don’t have to close the door to life’s joys just because care needs have arrived.”
The facility also employs a ‘no-move’ model which allows residents to remain in their independent living residences while receiving increased levels of care. In this way residents can feel truly at home, get to know their neighbors, and feel a sense of ownership and belonging at Corso. Their leasing model includes no large buy-ins or invasive financial assessments enabling residents to maintain continued control over their finances.
Amenities
Corso Atlanta will feature a fully-fledged spa, salon, fitness center, heated pool, florist, formal dining room, wine and cheese tasting room, bistro, theater, tea house, rooftop bar, ice cream parlor, and plenty of covered patio space.
Bistro 
Bistro 
Dining hall 
Florist 
Florist 
Heated swimming pool 
Salon and spa 
Theater 
Upper club house
During an exclusive hard hat tour for Buckhead.com, the staff of Corso explained that the inclusion of lots of covered and uncovered outdoor spaces tucked safely within the bounds of the Corso campus is of utmost importance in the design and will enable residents to feel that they are part of a community. Incredible architectural elements like soaring ceilings, delicately arched windows and doorways, and idyllic landscaping all add to the feeling of luxury and comfort. Maintenance, concierge services, black car transportation, and 24/7 security are all included as well.
Dignity is a word that comes up a lot in talking with the staff of Corso. It’s something that often gets sacrificed when moving into traditional elder care facilities, and retaining dignity for residents is a big part of the model of success at Corso Atlanta. Just because an individual needs a higher level of care or desires less responsibility than owning their own home doesn’t mean they deserve to feel depersonalized by their new circumstances. Corso aims to provide an elevated senior living experience conveniently located in one of Buckhead’s most beloved neighborhoods, where residents can feel truly at home while resting easy in the knowledge that on-call nurses and staff will take care of them regardless of the level of their needs.
Corso Atlanta is expected to open in late Spring 2021 and is now leasing for city homes, independent living, assisted living, and memory care homes. Rates start at $7000 per month which includes access to all club amenities, social events and experiences, housekeeping and maintenance, custom dining package, and concierge services. To learn more, visit the Corso Atlanta website.
