Best Memory Care in Albany, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 memory care providers in Albany, NY using NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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)A633%132.2Studio / 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+1040%151.5Studio / 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)C2536%371.5-
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, IncA-11
27%
Facility 27%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #52 / 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)C9
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #63 / 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 LLCC+60
40%
Facility 40%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #95 / 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, IncD+12
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #117 / 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 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 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 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

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Overview of Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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.

Contact Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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.

Contact Eddy Hawthorne Ridge

Overview of Albany County Nursing Home

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.

Contact Albany County Nursing Home

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.

Contact Promenade at University Place

Overview of Teresian House Center for the Elderly

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.

Contact Teresian House Center for the Elderly

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

Contact Eddy Memory Care at Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center

Overview of Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

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.

Contact Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

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.

Contact Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker

Overview of Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park

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.

Contact Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park

Overview of Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate

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.

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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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.

Memory Care in Albany at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 29/ 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: 156The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Albany, NY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90