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My Mom had been in their memory care unit for 5 months. [name removed] made the process easy. The staff are friendly, know the residents name and engage the in activities. The facility is clean and the food...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Rich in history, Ingersoll Place has provided a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals who are unable to remain in their own homes due to physical limitations or mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Ingersoll Place is a local, not-for-profit organization providing assisted...
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9.2
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What I like the most about the community is all of the above and yes I would recommend Peregrine Crossgate to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Enjoy all the benefits of supportive living, including new opportunities for intellectual, spiritual and emotional growth as well as personal fulfillment.Savor the freedom and independence of an active, connected retirement life with more friends, wonderful services and amenities, and an...
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77 Floor plans available
9.0
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Overall great facility, there has been some staffing issues and my family member's biggest complaint has been the food. They were very great with the transition into ASL.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
How long have you been in business? When did you open?-Our community has been around for almost 20 years!How much experience do you have in senior care?-Our staff members have over 130 years combined in senior careWhat is the name of the neighborhood/region in which your community is...
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22 Floor plans available
8.8
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47 reviews
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47 reviews
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5 for all of them, except for maybe food. My mother doesn't care for it and feels it could be better. The facility is veery clean, and the staff have been very friendly and helpful. Rooms are a bit small....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When it comes to choosing a senior living community, it’s hard to surpass the exceptional hospitality you or a loved one will enjoy at Guilderland by Peregrine Senior Living in Slingerlands, NY. Whether your needs call for independent living, assisted living or memory care, you will find our...
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7.3
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They are lovely people, hard working, caring, kind, and understanding. As far as the food goes, all comments seem to circle around how hot or cold it is.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome Promenade Senior Living, a New York based Assisted Living operator to the Capital Region! Promenade, a family owned company with 4 other homes in New York state has expanded to Albany with a new Assisted Living Residence called Promenade at University Place. The University Place...
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Very friendly environment good activities-I have suggested more balance exercises they have set up more balance exercises older patients have balance problems and fall often. If really serious injuries'...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Designed in The Eddy tradition of excellence, The Terrace at Beverwyck, located in Slingerlands, NY, offers seniors 41 private one- and two-bedroom apartments in a variety of floor plans.The Terrace offers freedom of choice and freedom from worry in a community of warmth and security. Residents...
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They have been 5/5 on everything except dining, which has been a bit uneven, ranging from close to gourmet to tolerable. But everyone loves it there. I enjoy the activities - great exercise program suited...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Since 1993, Beverwyck has delighted seniors with superior services and amenities in elegant and distinctive surroundings. Beverwyck is a full-service independent senior living community in Slingerlands, NY, just outside Albany. The campus, comprised of 172 one- and two-bedroom apartments and 29...
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7 reviews
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Be persistent when asking for anything. It can take a while before you see results. Housekeeping should be cleaning the rooms regularly and they don't. I have activities a 5 so there is no need for...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We’re thrilled to announce that the 67-bed Albany Center, An Adult Home is now a part of Centers Health Care—the largest post-acute healthcare provider in the Northeast and a recognized leader in short-term rehab and long-term care.Superior service and amenities in a distinctive facility is now...
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9.6
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All of the staff and aids were very helpful and friendly to the clients as well as their families including the receptionist.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Introducing Peregrine Shaker. Now under Peregrine Senior Living
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
For more than fifty years, the Levine family (local family) has worked to create a loving environment based on traditional values that recognizes the unique needs and preferences of each of our residents.  We are small (Bed N' Breakfast Style) 18 residents.  We serve a population of the...
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Cost of assisted living in Albany County, NY

The average cost of senior living in Albany County is $4,901 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delanson, NY with an average of $4,481 per month.

Assisted living costs in Albany County, NY, vs. nearby counties

Albany County, NY
$4,901/mo
$4,832/mo

Assisted living costs in Albany County, NY, vs. state and national averages

Albany County, NY
$4,901/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Albany County, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,901/mo
$4,918/mo

Assisted living costs in Albany County, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,500/mo
Studio
$4,369/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,576/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,234/mo

Senior living costs in Albany County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Albany County, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlbany County, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$4,901/mo$5,523/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,918/mo$5,594/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,349/mo$4,409/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Albany County, NY:$4,901/mo
New York:$5,523/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Albany County, NY:$4,918/mo
New York:$5,594/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Albany County, NY:$3,349/mo
New York:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Albany County, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Albany County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Albany County, NYNY stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Albany County, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Albany County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Albany County, NY$4,304/mo$4,379/mo-1.7%
New York$6,678/mo$6,347/mo+5.2%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Albany County, NY
2024 average cost:$4,304/mo
2023 average cost:$4,379/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,678/mo
2023 average cost:$6,347/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Albany County, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Albany County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Albany County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Albany County

Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY

5.0
They are really perfect. They are trying to accomodate my loved one, who loves the breakfast. They have plenty of activites. The value for the money is worth it, and it gives me a peace of mind. I saw the community before, and had the opportunity to tour the place, and it was a nice place. I was ...
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Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

The Terrace at Glen Eddy in Niskayuna, NY

5.0
My wife and I are very pleased to be living at the Terrace at Glen Eddy. All personnel here are extremely friendly and caring. They are always ready to respond to our needs.

Albany County review score based on 55 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 55 reviews of 9 Albany County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Albany County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Albany County review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Albany County, NY9 facilities
8.0
Voorheesville, NY15 facilities
7.8
Altamont, NY10 facilities

Review subcategories for Albany County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 55 reviews of 9 Albany County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Albany County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Albany County, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Albany County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Albany County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Albany County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Albany County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Albany County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Albany County, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
88.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Albany County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Albany County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Albany County, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Albany County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Albany County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Albany County, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
88.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
88.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Albany County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Albany County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Albany County, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
77.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Albany County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Albany County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Albany County, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
77.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
88.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
88.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Albany County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Albany County protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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