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Best Memory Care in Albany, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 memory care communities in Albany, NY using New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NY
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Avg Walk Score: 23/ 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

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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park
MC
RC
Clifton Park (Town Of Clifton Park)
64
Facility 64
NY AVG 160
Rank #640 / 748
No
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 63
Rank #1005 / 1173
Peregrine Properties Of Upstate LLC-1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland
MC
AL
RC
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 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate
MC
AL
IL
RC
Albany (Dunes)
83
Facility 83
NY AVG 160
Rank #571 / 748
No
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 63
Rank #788 / 1173
Psl Of Crossgate LLC-1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
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
Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Albany
210
Facility 210
NY AVG 160
Rank #155 / 748
No
9
Facility 9
NY AVG 63
Rank #1090 / 1173
Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Home Co Inc (Not For Profit)
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #254 / 593
6---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Teresian House Center for the Elderly
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Albany
300
Facility 300
NY AVG 160
Rank #63 / 748
No
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 63
Rank #1097 / 1173
Teresian House Nursing Home Co Inc (Not For Profit)
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 83
Rank #278 / 593
10---Studio / 1 Bed
Eddy Hawthorne Ridge
MC
AL
IL
East Greenbush (Couse)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 160
Rank #628 / 748
No
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 63
Rank #1112 / 1173
Hawthorne Ridge, Inc
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 83
Rank #191 / 593
10
30%
Facility 30%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #127 / 318
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #245 / 318
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #220 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Albany County Nursing Home
MC
NH
SNF
Albany (Shakers)
250
Facility 250
NY AVG 160
Rank #107 / 748
No
28
Facility 28
NY AVG 63
Rank #982 / 1173
County Of Albany (Public)
83
Facility 83
NY AVG 83
Rank #303 / 593
9---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Eddy Memory Care at Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Cohoes (City Of Cohoes)
52
Facility 52
NY AVG 160
Rank #678 / 748
No
9
Facility 9
NY AVG 63
Rank #1090 / 1173
Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, Inc
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 83
Rank #336 / 593
9
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #215 / 318
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #302 / 318
3.4
Facility 3.4
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #298 / 318
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Promenade at University Place
MC
AL
Albany (Western Avenue)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #169 / 748
No
68
Facility 68
NY AVG 63
Rank #628 / 1173
Promenade Albany LLC
63
Facility 63
NY AVG 83
Rank #572 / 593
57
45.6%
Facility 45.6%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #184 / 318
67
Facility 67
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #316 / 318
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #220 / 318
Suite
Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker
MC
AL
RC
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
Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
MC
NH
SNF
Albany (Town Of Colonie)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #169 / 748
No
37
Facility 37
NY AVG 63
Rank #897 / 1173
Jbrnc, LLC (For Profit)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 83
Rank #541 / 593
25----
Touching Hearts at Home – Albany
MC
HC
Albany (Dunes)
-No
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 63
Rank #1074 / 1173
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Overview of Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park

Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park occupies a location on Emma Lane in Clifton Park, New York, positioned approximately 1.4 miles from the Ellis Medicine Medical Center. This facility operates as a single-story community with a total capacity of 64 beds, integrating both memory care and assisted living services under the management of Peregrine Senior Living, which has maintained this site for the past 26 years. The surrounding area receives a walkability score of 24, an objective metric indicating that nearly all transit requirements necessitate a personal vehicle or the utilization of the on-site transportation services offered by the community.

Regarding clinical resource allocation, the staffing model demonstrates an investment of 39 minutes of RN time per resident each day, alongside 54 minutes provided by LPNs and LVNs. Nurse aides contribute an additional 2 hours and 22 minutes, representing the primary component of direct daily care; this quantitative allocation remains on the higher end of the spectrum for a facility of this scale. For families navigating transitional periods, the community provides respite care as an available short-term placement option.

The nutritional framework prioritizes the adaptation of meals to align with individual dietary requirements, moving away from the limitations of a fixed menu structure. Activity programming encompasses a diverse array of engagements such as music, themed events, celebratory gatherings, organized outings, and scheduled physical exercise. The physical environment features gardens, an open-concept town square, lounge areas, a beauty salon and barber, and dedicated spaces for on-site spiritual services.

With a capacity of 64 beds and a concentration on memory care, this facility leverages over two decades of operating history within Saratoga County. Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park functions as a compact, specialized environment for older adults who require consistent cognitive support or assisted living services, particularly within the geographic proximity of the Albany region.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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 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.

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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

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 12 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.