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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 memory care communities 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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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

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Albany
210
Facility 210
NY AVG 160
Rank #152 / 739
Yes
9
Facility 9
NY AVG 63
Rank #1086 / 1169
Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Home Co Inc (Not For Profit)
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #263 / 608
6---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland
MC
AL
RC
Slingerlands (Town Of Guilderland)
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 160
Rank #408 / 739
Yes
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 63
Rank #1062 / 1169
Psl Of Guilderland LLC-1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 319
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 319
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 319
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate
MC
AL
IL
RC
Albany (Dunes)
83
Facility 83
NY AVG 160
Rank #566 / 739
Yes
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 63
Rank #784 / 1169
Psl Of Crossgate LLC-1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 319
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 319
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 319
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park
MC
RC
Clifton Park (Town Of Clifton Park)
64
Facility 64
NY AVG 160
Rank #634 / 739
No
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 63
Rank #1001 / 1169
Peregrine Properties Of Upstate LLC-1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 319
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 319
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 319
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Eddy Hawthorne Ridge
MC
AL
IL
East Greenbush (Couse)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 160
Rank #622 / 739
Yes
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 63
Rank #1108 / 1169
Hawthorne Ridge, Inc
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 83
Rank #182 / 608
10
30%
Facility 30%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #128 / 319
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #246 / 319
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #220 / 319
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Teresian House Center for the Elderly
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Albany
300
Facility 300
NY AVG 160
Rank #62 / 739
No
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 63
Rank #1093 / 1169
Teresian House Nursing Home Co Inc (Not For Profit)
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 83
Rank #289 / 608
10---Studio / 1 Bed
Promenade at University Place
MC
AL
Albany (Western Avenue)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #166 / 739
No
68
Facility 68
NY AVG 63
Rank #625 / 1169
Promenade Albany LLC
63
Facility 63
NY AVG 83
Rank #587 / 608
57
45.6%
Facility 45.6%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #185 / 319
67
Facility 67
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #317 / 319
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #220 / 319
Suite
Eddy Memory Care at Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Cohoes (City Of Cohoes)
52
Facility 52
NY AVG 160
Rank #670 / 739
Yes
9
Facility 9
NY AVG 63
Rank #1086 / 1169
Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, Inc
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 83
Rank #351 / 608
9
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #216 / 319
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #303 / 319
3.4
Facility 3.4
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #299 / 319
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Albany County Nursing Home
MC
NH
SNF
Albany (Shakers)
250
Facility 250
NY AVG 160
Rank #104 / 739
No
28
Facility 28
NY AVG 63
Rank #978 / 1169
County Of Albany (Public)
83
Facility 83
NY AVG 83
Rank #317 / 608
9---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker
MC
AL
RC
Albany (Bishop's Gate)
171
Facility 171
NY AVG 160
Rank #280 / 739
Yes
10
Facility 10
NY AVG 63
Rank #1082 / 1169
Psl Of Shaker LLC-----Studio / 1 Bed
At Home Solutions – Albany
MC
HC
HOS
Albany
-No
61
Facility 61
NY AVG 63
Rank #683 / 1169
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Visiting Angels Home Care – Albany
MC
HC
Albany
-No
56
Facility 56
NY AVG 63
Rank #735 / 1169
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Home Instead – Albany
MC
HC
Albany (Dunes)
-No
40
Facility 40
NY AVG 63
Rank #875 / 1169
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Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
MC
NH
SNF
Albany (Town Of Colonie)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #166 / 739
No
37
Facility 37
NY AVG 63
Rank #893 / 1169
Jbrnc, LLC (For Profit)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 83
Rank #554 / 608
25----
Touching Hearts at Home – Albany
MC
HC
Albany (Dunes)
-No
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 63
Rank #1070 / 1169
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Overview of At Home Solutions – Albany

With At Home Solutions, you know your loved one is in capable hands. Located in the heart of Albany, New York, this top-tier in-home care provider offers a wide range of holistic services that benefit older adults looking for compassionate, quality care in the comfort of their own homes. They believe in enabling clients to choose care and creating a cost-effective system in a warm and caring environment. At Home, they are flexible in their approach to providing dependable, compassionate care, whether for the long-term, companionship, or assistance with daily living.
With a dedicated support team that runs thorough consultations, New York families can rest assured that their loved one is adequately cared for. The caregivers from At Home are experienced and highly skilled, with hearts that are passionate enough to go beyond necessary care. They are determined to positively impact their clients’ daily lives, creating joyful memories while helping improve their quality of life.

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Overview of Visiting Angels Home Care – Albany

Visiting Angels is a locally owned home care service agency proudly serving families in Albany, New York. They are dedicated to providing compassionate care to elderly and disabled adults, offering tailored services to meet individual needs. Their flexible, affordable hourly care allows families to choose the level of support that suits their schedules and budgets.
They have a meticulous caregiver selection process through the Select Your Caregiver program, which sets them apart, ensuring the perfect match for your loved one. Skilled professionals are thoroughly vetted and committed to treating seniors with respect and dignity. Whether it’s transitional assistance, companionship, personal care, or medication reminders, they support seniors in maintaining their independence and quality of life. Visiting Angels home care services can provide your loved one the assistance and companionship they deserve while staying comfortably home.

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Overview of Home Instead – Albany

Home Instead is dedicated to serving the thriving community of Albany, New York. It brings a team of seasoned caregivers who have honed their expertise in senior care to perfection. They understand the intricacies of providing top-notch care within the familiar confines of a patient’s home. With services ranging from meal preparation to personal care, including specialized Alzheimer’s and hospice care, they’ve mastered the art of delivering connection, comfort, and a high-quality life.
This team’s commitment to excellence makes them a trusted choice for families seeking exceptional care in New York. With their professional caregivers, they ensure that every aspect of senior care is executed with precision and compassion, genuinely enriching the lives of those they serve. Home Instead is your partner in providing the care, comfort, and connection that seniors deserve right in the comfort of their own homes.

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Overview of Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center operates as a 200-bed nursing home in Albany, positioned to serve both short-term post-acute residents and those requiring ongoing nursing care. The facility maintains a 41% occupancy rate, and residents typically remain for about five months on average.

The address places the facility at 325 Northern Boulevard in a somewhat walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 37), meaning that while some nearby services are accessible without a car, most routine outings will require transportation. The building is structured as a restraint-free environment with secure facilities available for residents whose conditions warrant heightened attention.

Clinical staffing at Hudson Park includes physicians on-site and rehabilitation services for post-injury recovery. The facility delivers 3 hours and 28 minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day, drawn from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides. This allocation sits within the normal range for facilities of this type and size.

Residents can arrange coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay. The facility sources ingredients daily for in-house meal preparation. Beyond dining, Hudson Park maintains amenities spanning nutritional counseling, beautician services, social programming, pet therapy, and religious services. For residents who remain professionally engaged, the facility offers business support services.

State inspections have consistently raised housekeeping and facility maintenance as areas of focus rather than clinical care delivery. The Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care has maintained oversight for 13 years.

Hudson Park offers standard clinical care and a wide range of amenities but faces recurring regulatory scrutiny regarding facility maintenance and housekeeping, not clinical delivery.

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Overview of Touching Hearts at Home – Albany

Live a worry-free retirement with Touching Hearts at Home – Albany, a blissful home care provider in Albany, NY, offering home care. This provider has comprehensive care options, including memory care, companion care, and personal care, ensuring older adults receive top-notch care for their needs. Older adults also enjoy hassle-free living with light housekeeping and home monitoring services.

Older adults will not feel lonely with kind and cheerful companions who help ease their loneliness by spending quality time with them. The agency also prepares delectable and well-balanced meals, catering to older adults’ dietary needs and preferences. Serving the counties of Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady, this home care provider ensures older adults enjoy the best of their golden years in the comforts of their home.

Contact Touching Hearts at Home – Albany

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.