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Ingersoll is lovely and made us feel welcomed and valued. Our dad feels safe and at ease there! Our immediate first choice for him.
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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I've not experienced any bad smells. Maintenance has been very kind, patient and helpful. Staff have been upbeat, welcoming and ready to listen to the needs of residents sometimes through their loved ones.
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.
Elderwood Village at Colonie is a Latham, NY Assistive Living community that provides the right blend of supportive assistance, great amenities, and a personalized experience tailored to your needs.We are just minutes away from Albany, Schenectady, Troy and Saratoga County and all the area has to...
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I would say we are very happy living there. My grandma is 95 now and I'm 5 min from where she lives. My mom and I visit atleast 5 days a week we are hoping for many more at the peregrine ( colonie) at this...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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1010 Floor plans available
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The staff has been very helpful answering all of questions and concerns. Everyone is very friendly and caring. The facility is clean and has lots of activities. The other residents are so nice and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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We have had a very good experience with Peregrine Guilderland. My Mom has slowly assimilated in, she has had good encouragement from staff. Overall experience- very good Cleanliness- very good, she did have...
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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My mother-in-law was in a rehab because she fell broke her leg. At 90 it's was very hard for her to recover. So the family knew she had to go into a assisted living, she needed help to function each day. I...
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.
Are you ready to redefine your independence?Here at our enhanced assisted living community, you’ll have help with things like dressing and managing medications so you can build new friendships and redefine your independence.  So go ahead and take that tai chi class, or join your new friends...
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When my mother was there they loved her and everything is a five. They treated her real well and they were friendly as could be. They were they were the whole nine yards but I just want to let you know they...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Come celebrate living at Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park (formerly Beacon Pointe Memory Care Community) - a truly different senior living community for the memory impaired where you and your life are celebrated - emotionally, physically and intellectually. With beautiful surroundings and...
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Very organized and patients always cleaned and busy for there state of mind. Very down to earth employees and the help there is fun and excited what they do with patients. I would highly recommend a place...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while also helping them preserve who they are. If you and your family are looking for a memory care community,...
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Our family is very happy with the facility! In addition to us being very happy with the facility, more importantly, so is our Dad! We have already recommend Millview of Latham to other families based on...
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.
Millview of Latham is an assisted living community located in the Capital District of Cohoes, New York. Cohoes is near enough to Albany to offer all the excitement of city living, while at the same time far enough away to provide small town charm and a sense of community. It is a safe...
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They go above and beyond to keep your loved one as independent as they can for as long as possible. They work with family members to meet your loved ones needs. They include everyone, no matter memory...
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.
There is a difference in assisted living. It's called The Terrace.Living independently is one of the keys to living a healthy, happy life. However, for many, there comes a time when a little help with everyday activities can make a big difference. That's when you can feel secure knowing you can...
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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...
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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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.
In 1868, Schenectady residents recognized the need for a caring environment for older women. To that end, an organization, known as the “Haven of Rest” was formed. The original location of the residence was on Green Street, in the heart of the Stockade area. In 1901, the name changed to the...
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They've done a great job so far! We're very pleased with the support and help they've given us. It's a small community, so each of the residents gets a lot of one on one attention, and they seem to take...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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...

Cost of assisted living in Schenectady, NY

The average cost of senior living in Schenectady is $4,718 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fultonville, NY with an average of $3,309 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Schenectady, NY vs. nearby cities

Schenectady, NY
$4,718/mo
$4,593/mo
$4,810/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Schenectady, NY vs. the state and national average

Schenectady, NY
$4,718/mo
U.S. national average
$4,392/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Schenectady vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,718/mo
$4,723/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Schenectady, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,874/mo
Studio
$5,440/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,318/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,759/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Schenectady over time

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What families are saying about assisted living in Schenectady

Recent reviews for assisted living in Schenectady

Brookdale Niskayuna

5.0
My mom was previously a resident at Brookdale Niskayuna and everything was great for her there. She was very comfortable and she loved it. She was very happy at Brookdale. I would recommend this facility to others.

Peregrine Crossgate in Albany, NY

5.0
We loved Peregrine Crossgate immediately, and my mother-in-law felt the same. She's loving her new home there. It's a warm and inviting atmosphere in a beautiful setting.

Elderwood Village at Colonie in Latham, NY

4.4
I needed Respite Care quickly and desperately for my brother. Elderwood was right there to help and made us very comfortable during a very stressful time. Clean, comfortable and amazing staff. Highly recommend them!

Schenectady review score based on 91 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 91 reviews of 14 Schenectady assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Schenectady 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

Schenectady review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Schenectady, NY14 facilities
8.9
Scotia, NY8 facilities
9.1
Altamont, NY8 facilities

Review subcategories for Schenectady 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 91 reviews of 14 Schenectady assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Schenectady 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.
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Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
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4.1
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Schenectady assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Schenectady assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Schenectady, 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Schenectady, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
50.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
32.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100.0%
98.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100.0%
98.9%
Visiting health care professionals
Visiting health care professionals
92.9%
55.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
29.0%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100.0%
98.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
78.6%
48.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
53.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Schenectady 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 Schenectady Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Schenectady, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
50.0%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
30.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
40.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
13.0%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Schenectady 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 Schenectady partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Schenectady, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
25.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
37.5%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
35.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Schenectady 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 Schenectady communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Schenectady, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
71.4%
29.0%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
33.0%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Schenectady 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 Schenectady offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Schenectady, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.0%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
48.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
46.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
51.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
78.6%
38.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
35.0%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
85.7%
43.9%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
44.5%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
26.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
43.1%
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State regulations for Assisted Living in Schenectady

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for Assisted Living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New York Assisted Living regulations will help you understand how Assisted Living communities in Schenectady protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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Ingersoll Place, Peregrine Shaker and Elderwood Village at Colonie are the top rated assisted living facilities near Schenectady, New York. See full list of communities.

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