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Best Assisted Living in Schenectady, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Schenectady, 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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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Schenectady, NY our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Schenectady, NY.
3 homes
Other senior care options in Schenectady:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
Ingersoll Place
AL
MC
RC
Schenectady
86
Facility 86
NY AVG 105
Rank #239 / 459
C+No
35
Facility 35
NY AVG 54
Rank #227 / 329
Ingersoll Adult Home, Inc10
40%
Facility 40%
NY AVG 54.5%
Rank #201 / 452
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 6
Rank #262 / 452
25
Facility 25
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #352 / 452
2.5
Facility 2.5
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #361 / 452
Kingsway Manor, LLC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
Schenectady
140
Facility 140
NY AVG 105
Rank #125 / 459
A-No-Kingsway Manor, LLC13
23%
Facility 23%
NY AVG 54.5%
Rank #98 / 452
10
Facility 10
NY AVG 6
Rank #336 / 452
14
Facility 14
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #269 / 452
1.1
Facility 1.1
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #205 / 452
Heritage Home for Women
AL
Schenectady
36
Facility 36
NY AVG 105
Rank #405 / 459
CNo-Heritage Home For Women4
75%
Facility 75%
NY AVG 54.5%
Rank #377 / 452
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 6
Rank #53 / 452
14
Facility 14
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #269 / 452
3.5
Facility 3.5
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #402 / 452

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 3 analyzed for Schenectady. See how we rank facilities

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Ingersoll Place

3359 Consaul Road, Schenectady, NY 12304
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Ingersoll Place offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Schenectady, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, so the range of services suits families seeking ongoing support or temporary care. Ingersoll Place has 86 beds. The area has a Walk Score of 35, making it car dependent, with most errands requiring a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives generally needs transportation for errands. Ingersoll Adult Home operates Ingersoll Place.

Phone: (518) 370-4419

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Kingsway Manor, LLC

357 Kings Road, Schenectady, NY 12304
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Kingsway Manor offers assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, and nursing home care in Schenectady, NY. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while home care brings assistance to a person’s residence. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. With several care types available, Kingsway Manor may be a good fit for someone whose needs may grow over time.

Kingsway Manor has 140 beds, with studio, one bedroom apartment, and private apartment options. A studio suits one resident who wants a single private space, while a one bedroom apartment can provide separate sleeping and living areas. Chef prepared meals and an on site bistro or café give residents places to eat on the property, and a guest suite allows overnight visits from family. Wheelchair accessible transportation vehicles support travel for residents who use wheelchairs. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet at the community.

Phone: (518) 393-4304

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Heritage Home for Women

1519 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12309
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Heritage Home for Women offers assisted living in Schenectady, New York. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while living in their own apartments.

With 36 beds, the home has a smaller community feel where staff and residents can get to know each other. It may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. Residents can join a gardening club, bird watching club, and walking club, as well as take part in trips and outings. A gazebo provides space for outdoor time.

Phone: (518) 374-6921

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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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Data source New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
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Assisted Living in Schenectady at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 35/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Schenectady, 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: 87The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Schenectady, NY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Schenectady, 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 3 assisted living facilities in Schenectady, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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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