Brookdale Niskayuna
Brookdale Niskayuna
Located in Niskayuna, New York, Brookdale Niskayuna is an assisted living community that helps residents maintain their passions and independence as they age. The community provides personalized support with daily tasks like dressing and medication management, allowing residents to focus on pursuing their interests, whether it’s taking a crafting class, trying a fitness program, or socializing with friends. Brookdale Niskayuna offers a variety of pet-friendly apartment floor plans, with most utilities and maintenance included.
Residents can take advantage of scheduled transportation services and find comfort knowing that staff is available 24/7 for emergencies. The community’s enhanced assisted living program helps with daily personal needs like bathing and mobility, giving residents the confidence to live their best life. Brookdale Niskayuna’s activities calendar is filled with choices, from happy hours and movie matinees to craft classes and bingo. The dining program provides exceptional experiences with healthy, delicious meals and a private dining room for special occasions.
115-bed community Rank #466 / 742Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 466th out of 742 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 68 / 100 Rank #625 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 625th out of 1169 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountySchenectady
Brookdale Niskayuna is legally operated by WW Niskayuna Operator, Inc.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System, Daily Check-in System
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Enhanced Assisted Living
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Game Room
Billiards
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Community Kitchen
Meeting Rooms
General Store
Piano
Activitiesfitness classes, arts and crafts, social gatherings
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$5,785 per month
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 2021 · 5 years of data
0 enforcement actions
23 violations
16 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
7 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #417 / 591 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 417th out of 591 homes in New York for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 591 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 76 out of 100. Letter grade C. 7 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (59% above)
• Violations per year (59% above)
• Inspections with violations (75% above)
• Complaint visits (117% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Inspection violation rate (at NY avg) 1 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (13% below)
• Total violations (59% above)
• Violations per year (59% above)
• Inspections with violations (75% above)
• Complaint visits (117% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Inspection violation rate (at NY avg) 1 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (13% below)
Latest Inspection
April 16, 2025
Relicensure
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 16 | 9 | This facility has had 78% more total inspections than the New York average (16 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 78% more |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 44% | 44% | This facility has inspection violation rate in line with the New York average (44 vs. NY avg 44).— At avg Rank #182 / 321 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd out of 321 homes in New York for % of Inspections With Violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 13 | 6 | This facility has 117% more complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (13 vs. NY avg 6).↑ 117% worse Rank #286 / 321 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 286th out of 321 homes in New York for Complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 23 | 14.5 | This facility has 59% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (23 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 59% worse Rank #286 / 321 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 286th out of 321 homes in New York for Violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Violations per year
Average violations per year since 2021.
| 4.6 | 2.9 | This facility has 59% more violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (4.6 vs. NY avg 2.9).↑ 59% worse |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 1.4 | 1.6 | This facility has 13% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.4 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 13% better Rank #241 / 321 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 241st out of 321 homes in New York for Violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 23 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 23 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
1
Disaster and Emergency
NY avg: 0.5
4
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
1
Medication Management
NY avg: 0.4
1
Personnel
NY avg: 0.7
3
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
1
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
11
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
1
Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 28, 2025 complaint investigation found no violations, continuing a pattern of cleared complaints since mid-2021.
- April 16, 2025 relicensure survey cited 12 violations including medication assistance, environmental standards, disaster procedures, personnel, and records.
- Deficiencies have consistently involved medication assistance and resident services since 2022, with counts rising from 6 in March 2024 to 12 in April 2025.
Lawsuit overview for Brookdale Niskayuna
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2023
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2023
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2023
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2023What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 382 - 390 / 423 - 431 / 467 - 498 / 654 - 659 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Studio
1
382 - 390 sq. ft
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
423 - 659 sq. ft
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Assisted Living in New York
Brookdale Niskayuna is located in Niskayuna, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Niskayuna
What neighborhood is Brookdale Niskayuna in?
Brookdale Niskayuna is in the Union Street neighborhood of Niskayuna.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Niskayuna?
Brookdale Niskayuna is legally operated by WW Niskayuna Operator, Inc.
Is Brookdale Niskayuna in a walkable area?
Brookdale Niskayuna has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Does Brookdale Niskayuna have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Niskayuna on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Niskayuna?
Yes, Brookdale Niskayuna allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Brookdale Niskayuna have?
Brookdale Niskayuna has 115 beds.
Are there photos of Brookdale Niskayuna?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Brookdale Niskayuna in the photo gallery on this page.
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