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Compare Assisted Living around Albany (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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| The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Albany (Dunes) | 210
Facility
210
NY AVG
160
Rank
#156 / 748 | No |
31
Facility
31
NY AVG
63
Rank
#958 / 1173 | Daughters Of Sarah Housing Company, Inc. | 84 | 9 | 44.4%
Facility
44.4%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#181 / 318 | 4
Facility
4
NY AVG
6
Rank
#163 / 318 | 31
Facility
31
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#302 / 318 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#298 / 318 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | 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 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 318 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 318 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 318 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Elderwood Village at Colonie |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | 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 | 22 | 27.3%
Facility
27.3%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#123 / 318 | 16
Facility
16
NY AVG
6
Rank
#298 / 318 | 52
Facility
52
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#314 / 318 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#289 / 318 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | 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 |
| Promenade at University Place |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Albany | - | No |
69
Facility
69
NY AVG
63
Rank
#619 / 1173 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community
Overview of 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.
Overview of Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland
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.
Overview of Elderwood Village at Colonie
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.
Overview of Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker
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.
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.
Ranking Methodology
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 5 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.
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