Promenade at University Place
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Albany, NY

Promenade at University Place

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Albany, NY
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Promenade at University Place accepts Medicaid and Medicare.

Overview of Promenade at University Place

Promenade at University Place boasts an elegant and welcoming atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. The retirement home specializes in independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The cozy, homey place creates an environment of compassion and love for each senior; they can feel the beauty and timelessness of the climate– inspiring seniors to live purposefully. 

Promenade at University Place aims to enhance its seniors’ lifestyle with premium amenities and unmatched services. They had thought of every big and little detail of the community: five-star dining experience, housekeeping services, cozy apartments, stimulating activities, specialized programs, and engaging gatherings.

Bed community size
200-bed community Rank #164 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 164th 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: 68 / 100 Rank #626 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 626th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyAlbany

Ownership & Operating Entity

Promenade at University Place is legally operated by Promenade Albany LLC.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Recreation Area
Outings
Game Room
Fitness Center
Library
Housekeeping
Laundry
Three Gourmet Meals Daily
Specific ProgramsSenior Day Program

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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 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published inspection data. 2 enforcement actions 54 violations 52 complaints 57 inspections
Inspection Score Info 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.

14 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #548 / 616 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 548th out of 616 homes we track in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 616 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 69 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

Since 2025
2 enforcement actions

This facility has 2 enforcement actions. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.

  • March 17, 2025 #ACF-25-021
  • March 6, 2025 #ACF-25-007

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 2 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (272% above)
• Inspections with violations (500% above)
4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (44% below)
• Inspection violation rate (5% below)
• Total complaints (34% below)
• Complaints per year (34% 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. 579 This facility has had 533% more total inspections than the New York average (57 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 533% more
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 244 This facility has 500% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (24 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 500% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 42%44% This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (42% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 2% better Rank #137 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 137th out of 316 homes we track in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 316 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.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 526 This facility has had 767% more complaint visits than the New York average (52 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 767% more Rank #316 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 316th out of 316 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 316 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.

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

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5414.5 This facility has 272% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (54 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 272% worse Rank #307 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 307th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 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.
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.91.6 This facility has 44% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.9 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 44% better Rank #135 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 135th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 316 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. 5279 This facility has 34% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (52 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 34% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2026. 5279 This facility has 34% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (52 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 34% better

Lawsuit overview for Promenade at University Place

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 1
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 0
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 1
Since Info Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure. 2022
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2022

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Promenade at University Place

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Address 4.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Albany's city center to Promenade at University Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted 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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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.
Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Albany
210
Facility 210
NY AVG 160
Rank #150 / 736
Yes
9
Facility 9
NY AVG 64
Rank #1,088 / 1,150
Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Home Co Inc (Not For Profit)
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #293 / 616
633%132.2Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community
AL
NH
RC
Albany (Dunes)
210
Facility 210
NY AVG 160
Rank #150 / 736
Yes
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 64
Rank #956 / 1,150
Daughters Of Sarah Housing Company, Inc
87
Facility 87
NY AVG 83
Rank #255 / 616
9
44%
Facility 44%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #146 / 316
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #285 / 316
3.4
Facility 3.4
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #280 / 316
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Promenade at University Place
AL
MC
Albany
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #164 / 736
No
68
Facility 68
NY AVG 64
Rank #626 / 1,150
Promenade Albany LLC
69
Facility 69
NY AVG 83
Rank #548 / 616
57
42%
Facility 42%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #137 / 316
54
Facility 54
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #307 / 316
0.9
Facility 0.9
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #135 / 316
Suite
Eddy Hawthorne Ridge
AL
IL
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, Inc
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 83
Rank #125 / 616
10
30%
Facility 30%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #83 / 316
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #199 / 316
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #166 / 316
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Beverwyck
AL
IL
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)
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 83
Rank #95 / 616
450%82.01 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Promenade at University Place is located in Albany, 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 Promenade at University Place

Who is the owner of Promenade at University Place?

Promenade at University Place is legally operated by Promenade Albany LLC.

Is Promenade at University Place in a walkable area?

Promenade at University Place has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Promenade at University Place?

No, Promenade at University Place has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Promenade at University Place have?

Promenade at University Place has 200 beds.

Has Promenade at University Place had any violations?

Promenade at University Place has had 54 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Are there photos of Promenade at University Place?

Yes — there are 23 photos of Promenade at University Place in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Promenade at University Place?

Promenade at University Place is located at 1228 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203.

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