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Heritage Home for Women
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Heritage Home for Women

1519 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12309 View map
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Overview of Heritage Home for Women

Heritage Home for Women offers assisted living in Schenectady, New York. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while living in their own apartments.

With 36 beds, the home has a smaller community feel where staff and residents can get to know each other. It may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. Residents can join a gardening club, bird watching club, and walking club, as well as take part in trips and outings. A gazebo provides space for outdoor time.

Facility Direct Line (518) 374-6921
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 36

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountySchenectady

Ownership & Operating Entity

Heritage Home for Women is legally operated by Heritage Home For Women.

Profit StatusNonprofit

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staff

Additional Services

3 services
Adult Home
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen

Amenities & Lifestyle

Gazebo
Enhanced Wi-Fi
Activitiesgardening club, bird watching club, walking club, trips and outings

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Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. NY average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (52% above)
• Inspection violation rate (36% above) 2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (22% below)
• Inspections with violations (25% below)

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 4 9.0 This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory violation. 3 4.0 This facility has 25% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 75% 55% This facility has 20 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (75% vs. NY avg 55%).↑ 20% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1 6.0 This facility has had 83% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (1 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 83% fewer

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 14 18.0 This facility has 22% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (14 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 22% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 3.5 2.3 This facility has 52% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.5 vs. NY avg 2.3).↑ 52% worse
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Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Schenectady's city center to Heritage Home for Women's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around New York State

Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Brooklyn Adult Care Center
AL
 Brooklyn (Cypress Hills)
210
Facility 210
NY AVG 121
Rank #16 / 309
No
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 54
Rank #41 / 330
Brooklyn Adult Care Center, LLC 14
21%
Facility 21%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #67 / 301
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 6
Rank #251 / 301
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #82 / 301
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #47 / 301
Private / Semi-Private Rooms A+
Atria Riverdale
AL
IL
MC
 The Bronx (Riverdale)
204
Facility 204
NY AVG 121
Rank #18 / 309
Yes
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 54
Rank #21 / 330
Atr New York Lh, Inc 6
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #101 / 301
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 6
Rank #101 / 301
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #58 / 301
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #57 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed A+
Whisper Woods of Smithtown
AL
MC
 Smithtown (Town Of Smithtown)
136
Facility 136
NY AVG 121
Rank #113 / 309
Yes
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 54
Rank #272 / 330
Bsl Smithtown Operations, Inc 4
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 6
Rank #75 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed A
Sunrise of Holbrook
AL
MC
 Holbrook (Town Of Islip)
109
Facility 109
NY AVG 121
Rank #153 / 309
Yes
40
Facility 40
NY AVG 54
Rank #217 / 330
Gwc - Holbrook, Inc 3
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 6
Rank #75 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed A-
Heritage Home for Women
AL
 Schenectady 36 No - Heritage Home For Women 475%1143.5 - -

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NY assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Heritage Home for Women is located in Schenectady, New York State.
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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
NY

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
NY

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Home for Women

Are pets allowed at Heritage Home for Women?

No, Heritage Home for Women has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Heritage Home for Women?

The team at Heritage Home for Women can be reached at tnotar@heritagehome4women.net.

Does Heritage Home for Women operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Heritage Home for Women is registered as a non-profit in NY.

How many beds does Heritage Home for Women have?

Heritage Home for Women has 36 beds.

Has Heritage Home for Women had any violations?

Heritage Home for Women has had 14 reported violations according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Are there photos of Heritage Home for Women?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Heritage Home for Women in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Heritage Home for Women provide?

Heritage Home for Women offers Assisted Living.

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