Summit At Eastwyck

Overview of Summit at Eastwyck

Summit at Eastwyck strives to make a positive impact in the lives of each resident; they are ready to attend to any needs an individual may have. The staff encourages residents to take part in enriching and engaging activities that cultivate their personal growth during their golden years. The vibrant community offers a home-like atmosphere that can provide all the essential benefits for its residents, as they make it a point to enhance the lifestyle of every resident and elevate their daily living. 

Residents experience the Summit difference: its exclusive Connected Life Program focuses on the four critical aspects of senior living– health, activities, leisure, and learning. The community’s all-inclusive services and amenities include medication management, supervised care, specialized programs, engaging activities, and ADLs for stress-free living.

Bed community size
182-bed community Rank #257 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 257th out of 736 homes we track in New York for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 25 / 100 Rank #994 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 994th out of 1,150 homes we track in New York for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyNew York

Ownership & Operating Entity

Summit At Eastwyck is legally operated by GWC-East 56th Street Inc.

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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.

Since 2026 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published inspection data. 0 enforcement actions 2 complaints 2 inspections

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.

Since 2026 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total complaints (97% below)
• Complaints per year (97% below)

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

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 29 This facility has had 78% fewer total inspections than the New York average (2 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 78% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 26 This facility has had 67% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (2 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer Rank #145 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 145th out of 323 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 323 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 279 This facility has 97% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2026. 279 This facility has 97% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Summit At Eastwyck

1 Bedroom
Floor plan 1
2 bedroom
1 Bedroom

Places of interest near Summit At Eastwyck

Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rensselaer's city center to Summit At Eastwyck's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Albany

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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.
Summit At Eastwyck
IL
Rensselaer
182
Facility 182
NY AVG 160
Rank #257 / 736
Yes
25
Facility 25
NY AVG 64
Rank #994 / 1,150
Gwc-East 56Th Street Inc2
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 323
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 323
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 323
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate
IL
AL
MC
RC
Albany (Dunes)
83
Facility 83
NY AVG 160
Rank #563 / 736
Yes
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 64
Rank #786 / 1,150
Psl Of Crossgate LLC1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 323
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 323
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Eddy Hawthorne Ridge
IL
AL
MC
East Greenbush (Couse)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 160
Rank #619 / 736
Yes
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 64
Rank #1,110 / 1,150
Hawthorne Ridge, Inc10
30%
Facility 30%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #85 / 323
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #195 / 323
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #159 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Beverwyck
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Slingerlands (Beverwyck)
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 160
Rank #728 / 736
Yes
73
Facility 73
NY AVG 64
Rank #561 / 1,150
Beverwyck, Inc (Not For Profit)4
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #164 / 323
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #154 / 323
2.0
Facility 2.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #225 / 323
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Avila Retirement Community
IL
Albany (City Of Albany)-Yes
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 64
Rank #1,095 / 1,150
-----1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in New York

Summit At Eastwyck is located in New York City, New York State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New York City.

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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
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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)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+
General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
NY

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+
General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
NY

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits
Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)
General NYC resident, able to share living space.
Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.
NY

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits
Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

Frequently Asked Questions about Summit At Eastwyck

Who is the owner of Summit At Eastwyck?

Summit At Eastwyck is legally operated by GWC-East 56th Street Inc.

Is Summit At Eastwyck in a walkable area?

Summit At Eastwyck has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Summit At Eastwyck?

Yes, Summit At Eastwyck allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Summit At Eastwyck have?

Summit At Eastwyck has 182 beds.

Are there photos of Summit At Eastwyck?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Summit At Eastwyck in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Summit At Eastwyck?

Summit At Eastwyck is located at 1 Eastwyck Cir, Rensselaer, NY 12144.

What is the phone number of Summit At Eastwyck?

(518) 676-1085 will put you in contact with the team at Summit At Eastwyck.

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