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Compare Memory Care around Albany (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
| Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate |
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.
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) | 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
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 |
| Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park |
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.
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. | 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
6
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 Shaker |
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.
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 |
| Eddy Memory Care at Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center |
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.
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. | 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
#207 / 344 | 9 | 55.6%
Facility
55.6%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#215 / 318 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 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 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.
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 (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
#329 / 344 | 57 | 45.6%
Facility
45.6%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#184 / 318 | 52
Facility
52
NY AVG
6
Rank
#318 / 318 | 67
Facility
67
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#316 / 318 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#220 / 318 | Suite |
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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
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
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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
05
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 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 5 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.
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