Compare Assisted Living around Albany (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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| Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate |
AL
IL
MC
RC
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Albany (Dunes) |
83
Facility
83
NY AVG
160
Rank
#571 / 748
| No |
49
Facility
49
NY AVG
63
Rank
#788 / 1173
| Psl Of Crossgate LLC | - | 1 |
0%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#1 / 318
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0
Facility
0
NY AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 318
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0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 318
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0
Facility
0
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 318
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community |
AL
NC
RC
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Albany (Dunes) |
210
Facility
210
NY AVG
160
Rank
#155 / 748
| No |
31
Facility
31
NY AVG
63
Rank
#958 / 1173
| Daughters Of Sarah Housing Company, Inc. |
84
Facility
84
NY AVG
83
Rank
#278 / 593
| 9 |
44.4%
Facility
44.4%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#181 / 318
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4
Facility
4
NY AVG
6
Rank
#163 / 318
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31
Facility
31
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#302 / 318
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3.4
Facility
3.4
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#298 / 318
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Eddy Hawthorne Ridge |
AL
IL
MC
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East Greenbush (Couse) |
66
Facility
66
NY AVG
160
Rank
#628 / 748
| No |
7
Facility
7
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1112 / 1173
| Hawthorne Ridge, Inc. |
89
Facility
89
NY AVG
83
Rank
#191 / 593
| 10 |
30%
Facility
30%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#127 / 318
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6
Facility
6
NY AVG
6
Rank
#212 / 318
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12
Facility
12
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#245 / 318
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1.2
Facility
1.2
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#220 / 318
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland |
AL
MC
RC
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Slingerlands (Town Of Guilderland) |
120
Facility
120
NY AVG
160
Rank
#412 / 748
| No |
13
Facility
13
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1066 / 1173
| Psl Of Guilderland LLC | - | 1 |
0%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#1 / 318
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0
Facility
0
NY AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 318
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0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 318
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0
Facility
0
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 318
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Elderwood Village at Colonie |
AL
NC
RC
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Latham (Newtonville) |
94
Facility
94
NY AVG
160
Rank
#525 / 748
| No |
55
Facility
55
NY AVG
63
Rank
#748 / 1173
| 626 Watervliet Shaker Road Operating Company, LLC |
62
Facility
62
NY AVG
83
Rank
#580 / 593
| 22 |
27.3%
Facility
27.3%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#123 / 318
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16
Facility
16
NY AVG
6
Rank
#298 / 318
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52
Facility
52
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#314 / 318
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2.4
Facility
2.4
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#289 / 318
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker |
AL
MC
RC
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Albany (Bishop's Gate) |
171
Facility
171
NY AVG
160
Rank
#283 / 748
| No |
10
Facility
10
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1086 / 1173
| Psl Of Shaker LLC | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Eddy Memory Care at Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center |
AL
MC
NH
RC
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Cohoes (City Of Cohoes) |
52
Facility
52
NY AVG
160
Rank
#678 / 748
| No |
9
Facility
9
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1090 / 1173
| Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, Inc. |
81
Facility
81
NY AVG
83
Rank
#336 / 593
| 9 |
55.6%
Facility
55.6%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#215 / 318
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5
Facility
5
NY AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 318
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31
Facility
31
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#302 / 318
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3.4
Facility
3.4
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#298 / 318
| Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Promenade at University Place |
AL
MC
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Albany (Western Avenue) |
200
Facility
200
NY AVG
160
Rank
#169 / 748
| No |
68
Facility
68
NY AVG
63
Rank
#628 / 1173
| Promenade Albany LLC |
63
Facility
63
NY AVG
83
Rank
#572 / 593
| 57 |
45.6%
Facility
45.6%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#184 / 318
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52
Facility
52
NY AVG
6
Rank
#318 / 318
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67
Facility
67
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#316 / 318
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1.2
Facility
1.2
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#220 / 318
| Suite |
| Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center |
AL
MC
NC
NH
RC
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Albany |
210
Facility
210
NY AVG
160
Rank
#155 / 748
| No |
9
Facility
9
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1090 / 1173
| Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Home Co Inc (Not For Profit) |
85
Facility
85
NY AVG
83
Rank
#254 / 593
| 6 | - | 9 | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Beverwyck |
AL
IL
NH
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Slingerlands (Beverwyck) |
24
Facility
24
NY AVG
160
Rank
#740 / 748
| Yes |
73
Facility
73
NY AVG
63
Rank
#564 / 1173
| Beverwyck, Inc (Not For Profit) |
93
Facility
93
NY AVG
83
Rank
#97 / 593
| 4 | - | 4 | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Promenade at University Place |
AL
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Albany | - | No |
69
Facility
69
NY AVG
63
Rank
#619 / 1173
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate is an upscale independent living and assisted living home that has continuously been practicing a personal approach to the meaningful service they are guaranteed to deliver to the seniors; they strive to make a difference in the lives of older adults. The retirement home undoubtedly knows how to provide and maintain a quality holistic approach to senior care.
Peregrine aims for a comfortable and secure lifestyle — specialized programs, life enrichment activities, housekeeping, and transportation. Their amenities include wheelchair-accessible showers, social and recreational areas, an elegant dining room, spacious outdoor living, and beautiful interiors that holistically stimulate the well-being of residents.
The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community
The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah is a not-for-profit retirement home. The professional caregivers ensure that residents don’t have to worry about living alone by encouraging them to engage with others and enrich their knowledge and social life. The faith-based community strives to create an atmosphere where seniors are inspired to continue fulfilling a purpose in life built on comfort, safety, and peace exclusively available for everyone.
Specializing in independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care nursing, and memory care– The Massry senior residents can experience exceptional service that is a testament to their commitment to enhancing their residents’ quality of life. Community features include essentials such as housekeeping, dining, social activities, engaging outings, and fitness programs— all offered to enrich the lives of each senior.
Eddy Hawthorne Ridge promotes individuality while practicing a lifestyle of additional support. Management and staff encourage seniors to pursue a new interest or maintain an old hobby while balancing it with an elevated lifestyle. Eddy Hawthorne offers a resident-centered approach to senior care by offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that ensures comfortable energy throughout a resident’s stay.
The team of dedicated professionals gives residents full attention and comprehensive services, such as stimulating activities, specialized programs, ADLs, and therapy services.
Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland is an upscale assisted living and memory care home that has continuously been practicing a personal approach to the meaningful service they are guaranteed to deliver to the seniors; they strive to make a difference in the lives of older adults. The retirement home undoubtedly knows how to provide and maintain a quality holistic approach to senior care.
The Peregrine Way means that residents fulfill the maximum level of a comfortable and secure lifestyle. Seniors participate in specialized programs, life enrichment activities, housekeeping, and transportation. Their amenities include wheelchair-accessible showers, social and recreational areas, an elegant dining room, spacious outdoor living, and beautiful interiors that holistically stimulate the well-being of residents.
Elderwood Village at Colonie promotes a youthful and energetic atmosphere for its residents. Providing adult home services, the staff celebrates each individual by promoting an independent lifestyle– encouraging seniors to immerse themselves in the vibrant environment. A hassle-free lifestyle is the goal of the old living home, ensuring residents can thrive and continue nurturing themselves in a warm and welcoming environment.
Residential living at Elderwood Village is focused on achieving the holistic needs of each individual through a personalized care approach. The community features that maintain independence include wellness programs, calendar-filled activities, ADLs, specialized programs, and 24/7 care supervised by professional caregivers and nurses.
Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker is an upscale assisted living home that has continuously been practicing a personal approach to the meaningful service they are guaranteed to deliver to the seniors; they strive to make a difference in the lives of older adults. The retirement home undoubtedly knows how to provide and maintain a quality holistic approach to senior care.
Peregrine aims for a comfortable and secure lifestyle — specialized programs, life enrichment activities, housekeeping, and transportation. Their amenities include wheelchair-accessible showers, social and recreational areas, an elegant dining room, spacious outdoor living, and beautiful interiors that holistically stimulate the well-being of residents.
The sister home of Edddy Hawthorne Ridge, Eddy Memory Care promotes individuality while practicing a lifestyle of additional support. Management and staff encourage seniors to pursue a new interest or maintain an old hobby while balancing it with an elevated lifestyle. Eddy at Marjorie Doyle offers a resident-centered approach to senior care by offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that ensures comfortable energy throughout a resident’s stay.
The team of dedicated professionals gives residents full attention and comprehensive services, such as stimulating activities, specialized programs, ADLs, and therapy service
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.
Daughters of Sarah is a tightly-knit nursing home that aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors. The community understands that aging can be daunting, much more so with a disability or condition. The not-for-profit health center offers exceptional care delivered by its patient-friendly staff, which is an approach to providing the best care possible for its residents. The Daughters of Sarah make it a point to promote independence and individuality in a nurturing environment.
The team of dedicated professionals gives residents full attention and comprehensive services, such as stimulating activities, specialized programs, ADLs, and therapy services.
A St. Peters Health partner, Beverwyck boasts an elegant and professional atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. Independent residents of all lifestyles are encouraged to enjoy seamless access to the beautiful community features. The retirement home has built its trusted reputation on excellent customer service, earning the respect of being a reliable senior living community in Albany.
Beverwyck’s person-centered approach allows helpful services that essentially make the lives of each resident stress-free so seniors can pursue and continue their interests every day. Community features include amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation.
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Albany, NY
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New York?
Assisted living in New York supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New York?
Assisted living in New York is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does New York Medicaid cover assisted living?
New York Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New York) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 11 assisted living facilities in Albany, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Albany, NY?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Albany, NY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Albany, NY?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.





