Best Assisted Living in Albany, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 assisted living communities in Albany, NY using NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NY
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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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Eddy Hawthorne Ridge
AL
IL
MC
East Greenbush (Couse)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 121
Rank #241 / 309
AYes
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 54
Rank #313 / 330
Hawthorne Ridge, Inc11
27%
Facility 27%
NY AVG 54.7%
Rank #86 / 301
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #177 / 301
1.1
Facility 1.1
NY AVG 2.6
Rank #143 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Albany
210
Facility 210
NY AVG 121
Rank #130 / 422
AYes
9
Facility 9
NY AVG 54
Rank #424 / 450
Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Home Co Inc (Not For Profit)633%132.2Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Beverwyck
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Slingerlands (Beverwyck)
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 121
Rank #305 / 309
CYes
73
Facility 73
NY AVG 54
Rank #103 / 330
Beverwyck, Inc (Not For Profit)4
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 54.7%
Rank #172 / 301
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #146 / 301
2.0
Facility 2.0
NY AVG 2.6
Rank #220 / 301
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Promenade at University Place
AL
MC
Albany
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 121
Rank #21 / 309
B-No
68
Facility 68
NY AVG 54
Rank #120 / 330
Promenade Albany LLC60
40%
Facility 40%
NY AVG 54.7%
Rank #144 / 301
54
Facility 54
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #290 / 301
0.9
Facility 0.9
NY AVG 2.6
Rank #126 / 301
Suite
Promenade at University Place
AL
Albany
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 121
Rank #21 / 309
B-No
69
Facility 69
NY AVG 54
Rank #117 / 330
Promenade Albany LLC60
40%
Facility 40%
NY AVG 54.7%
Rank #144 / 301
54
Facility 54
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #290 / 301
0.9
Facility 0.9
NY AVG 2.6
Rank #126 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community
AL
NH
RC
Albany (Dunes)
70
Facility 70
NY AVG 121
Rank #234 / 309
B-Yes
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 54
Rank #245 / 330
Daughters Of Sarah Housing Company, Inc9
44%
Facility 44%
NY AVG 54.7%
Rank #159 / 301
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #266 / 301
3.4
Facility 3.4
NY AVG 2.6
Rank #266 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Elderwood Village at Colonie
AL
NH
RESC
Latham (Newtonville)
94
Facility 94
NY AVG 121
Rank #181 / 309
C+Yes
55
Facility 55
NY AVG 54
Rank #160 / 330
626 Watervliet Shaker Road Operating Company, LLC28
32%
Facility 32%
NY AVG 54.7%
Rank #99 / 301
67
Facility 67
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #293 / 301
2.4
Facility 2.4
NY AVG 2.6
Rank #242 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Eddy Memory Care at Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Cohoes (City Of Cohoes)
52
Facility 52
NY AVG 121
Rank #270 / 309
C-Yes
9
Facility 9
NY AVG 54
Rank #303 / 330
Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, Inc12
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 54.7%
Rank #172 / 301
38
Facility 38
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #276 / 301
3.2
Facility 3.2
NY AVG 2.6
Rank #262 / 301
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker
AL
MC
RC
Albany (Bishop's Gate)
171
Facility 171
NY AVG 121
Rank #69 / 309
?Yes
10
Facility 10
NY AVG 54
Rank #301 / 330
Psl Of Shaker LLC-
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 54.7%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 2.6
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed
Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate
AL
IL
MC
RC
Albany (Dunes)
83
Facility 83
NY AVG 121
Rank #211 / 309
?Yes
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 54
Rank #182 / 330
Psl Of Crossgate LLC-
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 54.7%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 2.6
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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 11 analyzed for Albany. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Eddy Hawthorne Ridge

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.

$2,933/Month

Contact Eddy Hawthorne Ridge

Overview of Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Albany, NY, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers short stays for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

The range of care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. With 210 beds, the center is a larger community with more residents and staff and usually more programming. It has served residents since 1973, and Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home Co operates the community.

Long term skilled nursing care is available for residents who need ongoing licensed nursing, while short term rehabilitation therapy supports a defined recovery period. A memory enhancement program is also offered, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid can help when personal savings do not cover a long stay. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time counted for each resident.

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Overview of Beverwyck

Beverwyck offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing in Slingerlands, NY. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having these care levels together may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Beverwyck has 24 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents can get to know each other. The listed occupancy is 100%, meaning all 24 beds are occupied. The community opened in 1993.

Housing includes one bedroom, two bedroom, and two bedroom cottage residences. Starting monthly prices are $2,847 for a one bedroom, $4,111 for a two bedroom, and $3,997 for a cottage, with rates differing by residence type. A resident can keep a pet and use the indoor aquatic center, wellness center, salon, art studio, community garden, and wooded trails. The Wellness Program and Enriched Housing program offer additional ways to take part in community life.

Regularly scheduled transportation provides a planned way to travel beyond the community, while chef prepared dining provides meals prepared on site. A Walk Score of 73 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

$2,847/Month

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Overview of Promenade at University Place

Promenade at University Place offers assisted living and memory care in Albany, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 200 beds. Its combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation is also available for temporary recovery needs, and Medicare is accepted for short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Medicaid is accepted as another payment option for eligible residents. Regular outings and fitness classes give residents scheduled activities beyond their living space, while game rooms and a well stocked library provide on site recreation. Medical professionals visit on site, and a doctor is on staff, allowing residents to receive medical attention within the community. The building is wheelchair accessible.

Beth Zaccheo serves as director, and Promenade Albany operates the community. A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain outings independently. The Senior Day Program is another specific service available at Promenade at University Place.

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Overview of Promenade at University Place

Albany, NY, is where Promenade at University Place is located. The tasks helped with here are bathing, dressing, and medication. A residence comes with one or two bedrooms, across 200 licensed beds.

Staff are on the premises at every hour. A Doctor on Staff is listed among the services, and Wheelchair Accessible is on the amenity list for anybody moving through the building on wheels.

An Outings amenity is named, and so is a Fitness Center. The Senior Day Program handles the daytime programming, and Rehabilitation Services round it out.

The short booking a household makes when its regular carer needs days away is respite. Medicaid is used, which opens the place to a family whose savings would not cover a long stay.

Somewhat walkable is how the area is described, with a Walk Score of 69; a handful of outings can be managed on foot. Promenade Albany LLC operates the community. A two-bedroom arrangement suits a couple or a companion. The assisted living, the respite, and the rehabilitation together cover a resident wanting daily help and a household arranging something temporary.

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Overview of The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community

Licensed for nursing care, respite care, and assisted living, The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community operates in Albany, NY. Under assisted living, medication management, bathing, and dressing are no longer solo jobs. Nursing care is the nursing support that stays inside the community.

A family books respite when the relative who normally checks in daily cannot get there for a stretch. Someone whose needs travel across those three levels finds all of them here.

70 beds are licensed, and the housing runs to one-bed and two-bed residences, the two-bed ones holding two people. A comprehensive monthly calendar of social, educational, and cultural activities is available, and so is Transportation. Weekly Shabbat services and observance of Jewish holidays run on-site for residents who keep those traditions.

A pet may come along. 31 is car-dependent for a Walk Score, so going out will mean driving or being driven. Joan Healey is the supervising interim administrator, and Daughters of Sarah Housing Company, Inc. operates the community

Contact The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community

Overview of Elderwood Village at Colonie

Located in Latham, NY, Elderwood Village at Colonie provides assisted living, nursing care, and residential care. The community supports continuous clinical support with licensed nurses and CNAs on-site. Residents can also access services at all times with 24-hour staffing and nursing available.

The community has 94 beds, with one-bed and two-bed housing options, accommodating those who prefer to stay alone or share with someone. Moreover, respite care offers a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while adult day services provide daytime support with a residential stay. Recovery support is also available to help improve residents’ ability to function.

Additionally, respiratory therapy, oncology, and outpatient therapy are offered. Housekeeping is also available to maintain cleanliness. Residents can also participate in outings, fitness, and recreation programs for leisure and wellness.

The community is in the Newtonville neighborhood, where the Walk Score is 55 out of 100. This also suggests that some errands can be done on foot, while other trips require a car or ride. Meanwhile, residents can use the full-service hair salon, walk along enclosed courtyard paths, or garden in raised beds. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet in the community.

Contact Elderwood Village at Colonie

Overview of Eddy Memory Care at Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center

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

Price range $8,148 - $11,918/Month

Contact Eddy Memory Care at Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center

Overview of Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker

Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Albany, NY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps their own apartment, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs temporary support. Three care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time.

The community has 171 beds, which means more residents, staff, and usually programming. It is in the Bishop’s Gate neighborhood, and PSL of Shaker operates the community. Private gardens and courtyards give residents outdoor spaces, while the beauty salon provides salon services within the community. Residents can join classic movie nights, guest lectures, and dance classes, and transportation services support resident trips. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet.

Contact Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker

Overview of Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate

Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Albany, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since different types of support are available within one community. The community has 83 beds, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom housing. A two-bedroom option can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion in the residence.

A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, letting a resident continue living with a pet. Caregiver access is available 24/7, so residents can reach caregiver support at any time. The community has a salon, theater, outdoor spaces, restaurant-style dining, and the Dining Experiences program, bringing personal grooming, indoor leisure, time outdoors, and dining-focused activities into daily life. PSL of Crossgate operates Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate.

Contact Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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
02

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
03

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
04

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
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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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Assisted Living in Albany at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $7,323The average monthly cost across facilities in Albany, NY. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 36/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Albany, NY. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 117The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Albany, NY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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.