Brookdale East Niskayuna
Memory Care · Niskayuna, NY
Brookdale East Niskayuna
Memory Care · Niskayuna, NY
Overview of Brookdale East Niskayuna
Brookdale Niskayuna is located at 2861 Troy-Schenectady Road in Niskayuna, New York. The assisted living community helps residents maintain their passions and independence as they age. Brookdale Niskayuna provides personalized support with daily tasks like dressing and medication management, allowing residents to focus on pursuing their interests, whether it’s taking a crafting class, trying a fitness program, or socializing with friends.
The community offers a variety of pet-friendly apartment floor plans, with most utilities and maintenance included. Residents can take advantage of scheduled transportation services and find comfort knowing that staff is available 24/7 for emergencies. Brookdale Niskayuna’s enhanced assisted living program helps with daily personal needs like bathing and mobility, giving residents the confidence to live their best life. The activities calendar is filled with choices, from happy hours and movie matinees to craft classes and bingo. The dining program provides exceptional experiences with healthy, delicious meals and a private dining room for special occasions
Types of Care at Brookdale East Niskayuna
Memory Care
52-bed community Rank #683 / 752Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 683rd out of 752 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 3 / 100 Rank #1132 / 1167Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1132nd out of 1167 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountySchenectady
Brookdale East Niskayuna is legally operated by Niskayuna Clare Bridge Operator, Inc..
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Landscaped Grounds
Meeting Rooms
Pharmacy
Screened Lanai
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include gardening, bingo, yoga, brain games, dancing, art classes, and music.
Operating HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$9,100 per month
Food DescriptionDementia-friendly menus with familiar and easy-to-manage selections, small dining rooms with consistent pre-selected seating and personal dining assistance as needed.
Brookdale East Niskayuna – Menu
Download Menu PDFInspection History
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
0 enforcement actions
21 violations
11 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better.
D+ · Below the New York average for assisted living residences.
New York assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100
Inspection score: 69 out of 100. Letter grade D+. Below the New York average for assisted living residences.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
8 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (62% above)
• Violations per year (62% above)
• Violations per inspection (36% above)
• Total inspections (22% above)
• Inspections with violations (20% above)
• Inspection violation rate (8% above)
• Violations per inspection (58% above)
• Complaint visits (33% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total violations (62% above)
• Violations per year (62% above)
• Violations per inspection (36% above)
• Total inspections (22% above)
• Inspections with violations (20% above)
• Inspection violation rate (8% above)
• Violations per inspection (58% above)
• Complaint visits (33% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
August 22, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 11 | 9 | This facility has 22% more total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (11 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 22% worse |
|
Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 6 | 5 | This facility has 20% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 5).↑ 20% worse |
|
Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 55% | 51% | This facility has 4 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (55% vs. NY avg 51%).↑ 4% worse |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations recorded per inspection.
| 1.9 | 1.2 | This facility has 58% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.9 vs. NY avg 1.2).↑ 58% worse |
|
Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 8 | 6 | This facility has 33% more complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (8 vs. NY avg 6).↑ 33% worse |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 21 | 13 | This facility has 62% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (21 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 62% worse |
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Violations per year
Average violations per year since 2021.
| 4.2 | 2.6 | This facility has 62% more violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (4.2 vs. NY avg 2.6).↑ 62% worse |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 1.9 | 1.4 | This facility has 36% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.9 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 36% worse |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 23 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 23 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
2
Admission Standards
NY avg: 0.5
1
Department Criminal Review
NY avg: 0.0
1
Disaster and Emergency
NY avg: 0.5
2
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
3
Food and Service
NY avg: 1.1
2
General Provisions
NY avg: 0.2
2
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
2
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
6
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
2
Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on April 1, 2025, identified two deficiencies related to resident protections and environmental standards, with a plan of correction approved. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving resident services, admission standards, food service, and records, with some issues also noted in environmental standards and general provisions. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, and no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. Prior deficiencies often involved medication management within resident services and documentation. The inspection history shows some recurring themes but also periods with no deficiencies, indicating a mixed pattern without a clear trend of improvement or decline.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWhat does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 248 / 265 / 294 / 430 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
Studio
1
248 - 430 sq. ft
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale East Niskayuna
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3.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Niskayuna's city center to Brookdale East Niskayuna's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.24 miles to nearest hospital (St Peter's Sports & Spine)
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Brookdale East Niskayuna is located in Niskayuna, New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale East Niskayuna
What neighborhood is Brookdale East Niskayuna in?
Brookdale East Niskayuna is in the Town of Niskayuna neighborhood of Niskayuna.
Who is the owner of Brookdale East Niskayuna?
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale East Niskayuna is Niskayuna Clare Bridge Operator, Inc..
Is Brookdale East Niskayuna in a walkable area?
Brookdale East Niskayuna has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Does Brookdale East Niskayuna have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale East Niskayuna on this page.
How many beds does Brookdale East Niskayuna have?
Brookdale East Niskayuna has 52 beds.
What is the phone number of Brookdale East Niskayuna?
(518) 346-6935 will put you in contact with the team at Brookdale East Niskayuna.
What county is Brookdale East Niskayuna located in?
Brookdale East Niskayuna is in Schenectady County.
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