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.
Compare Memory Care around Albany (Metro Area)
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | MC AL NH RC SNF | Albany | 210
Facility
210
NY AVG
138
Rank
#138 / 429 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
NY AVG
53
Rank
#431 / 457 | Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Home Co Inc (Not For Profit) | A | 6 | 33% | 9 | 13 | 2.2 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Teresian House Center for the Elderly | MC NH RC SNF | Albany | 300
Facility
300
NY AVG
138
Rank
#59 / 429 | No |
8
Facility
8
NY AVG
53
Rank
#434 / 457 | Teresian House Nursing Home Co Inc (Not For Profit) | B+ | 10 | 40% | 12 | 15 | 1.5 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | MC NH SNF | Albany (Town Of Colonie) | 200
Facility
200
NY AVG
138
Rank
#146 / 429 | No |
37
Facility
37
NY AVG
53
Rank
#363 / 457 | Jbrnc, LLC (For Profit) | C | 25 | 36% | - | 37 | 1.5 | - |
| Eddy Hawthorne Ridge | MC AL IL | East Greenbush (Couse) | 66
Facility
66
NY AVG
138
Rank
#172 / 206 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
NY AVG
53
Rank
#246 / 258 | Hawthorne Ridge, Inc | A- | 11 | 27%
Facility
27%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#52 / 192 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
6
Rank
#119 / 192 | 12
Facility
12
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#117 / 192 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#98 / 192 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Albany County Nursing Home | MC NH SNF | Albany (Shakers) | 250
Facility
250
NY AVG
138
Rank
#17 / 206 | No |
28
Facility
28
NY AVG
53
Rank
#200 / 258 | County Of Albany (Public) | C | 9 | 33%
Facility
33%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#63 / 192 | 12
Facility
12
NY AVG
6
Rank
#158 / 192 | 16
Facility
16
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#129 / 192 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#134 / 192 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Promenade at University Place | MC AL | Albany | 200
Facility
200
NY AVG
138
Rank
#24 / 206 | No |
68
Facility
68
NY AVG
53
Rank
#83 / 258 | Promenade Albany LLC | C+ | 60 | 40%
Facility
40%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#95 / 192 | 58
Facility
58
NY AVG
6
Rank
#192 / 192 | 54
Facility
54
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#186 / 192 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#86 / 192 | Suite |
| Eddy Memory Care at Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center | MC AL NH RC SNF | Cohoes (City Of Cohoes) | 52
Facility
52
NY AVG
138
Rank
#195 / 206 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
NY AVG
53
Rank
#237 / 258 | Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, Inc | D+ | 12 | 50%
Facility
50%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#117 / 192 | 8
Facility
8
NY AVG
6
Rank
#132 / 192 | 38
Facility
38
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#177 / 192 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#176 / 192 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland | MC AL RC | Slingerlands (Town Of Guilderland) | 120
Facility
120
NY AVG
138
Rank
#97 / 206 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
NY AVG
53
Rank
#226 / 258 | Psl Of Guilderland LLC | ? | - | 0%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#1 / 192 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 192 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 192 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 192 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park | MC RC | Clifton Park (Town Of Clifton Park) | 64
Facility
64
NY AVG
138
Rank
#181 / 206 | No |
24
Facility
24
NY AVG
53
Rank
#208 / 258 | Peregrine Properties Of Upstate LLC | ? | - | 0%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#1 / 192 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 192 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 192 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 192 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker | MC AL RC | Albany (Bishop's Gate) | 171
Facility
171
NY AVG
138
Rank
#52 / 206 | Yes |
10
Facility
10
NY AVG
53
Rank
#236 / 258 | Psl Of Shaker LLC | ? | - | 0%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#1 / 192 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 192 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 192 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 192 | Studio / 1 Bed |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other NY memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 15 analyzed for Albany. See how we rank facilities
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.
Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, formerly known, Albany County Nursing Home, is an extraordinary senior living community offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, memory care, and long-term care. Committed to improving seniors’ quality of life, the community strives to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations with top-tier care and assistance. Let go of worries with a respectful and well-trained team available 24/7 to ensure seniors are well-cared for.
Utilizing a holistic approach to care, residents can rest assured of their lives to the fullest. The community serves delicious and nutritious meals to meet dietary needs and tastes for the finest dining experience. Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a safe place for seniors to reside while recuperating with its incredible amenities and comprehensive care.
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.
Teresian House Center for the Elderly maintains elegance and professionalism for its residents, promoting mutual respect and trust. Specializing in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, residents maintain an active, supportive, and stimulating lifestyle. The team of dedicated professionals aims to fulfill each resident’s holistic wellness through the continuum of care services.
Teresian House specializations include 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs, and therapy services, including speech, occupational, and physical.
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
With a 200-bed capacity, Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing in Albany, NY. Residents receive care from a doctor and licensed nurses on-site, ensuring around-the-clock access to care. Through rehabilitation services, residents have access to recovery support that may help improve their mobility. The community also accommodates those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia with specialized care.
Currently, 82 beds are in use, indicating a 41% occupancy. Moreover, private rooms and semi-private rooms are offered. Residents also receive a total of 3 hours and 13 minutes of nursing care per day.
This pet-friendly community also allows access to a salon or spa, attending religious services, following special diets, and taking part in a pet therapy program. Secure facilities are also available for residents who need that setting. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public and private payment routes for eligible care.
A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. That may matter to a resident who wants to leave the community independently for routine errands.
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.
Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park provides memory care and respite care in Clifton Park, NY. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs supervised support or for a family seeking temporary care. There are 64 beds, with private rooms and semi-private rooms available.
A private room provides a single living space, while a semi-private room accommodates someone who prefers to share with a companion. Peregrine Properties of Upstate operates the community.
Residents can spend time in the gardens or gather in the open concept town square. An on-site beauty salon and barber provide grooming services, while spiritual services let residents participate within the community. Dining services prepare dishes to meet individual dietary preferences and requirements.
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.
How we rank these memory care 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. Rank badges compare each community against other memory care communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
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.
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- 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 Memory Care 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.
Does New York Medicaid cover memory care?
New York Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 15 memory care communities in Albany, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.













