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10 Best Nursing Homes in Schenectady, NY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Schenectady nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Schenectady, NY may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Schenectady or another care type is right for you. Browse 30 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Schenectady.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rapp Road Community Historic District, Pine Hills and Hurstville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Coeymans, Reidsville and Lost Valley.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Schenectady, NY

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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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45 reviews
9.7
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45 reviews
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Peregrine is the best option from the 3 facilities we visited. Peregrine felt a little homey. It feels more like small apartments. With indoor restaurants.
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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45 reviews
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The staff has been really great. I am an hour and a half from them. I only go there a few times a month. I did have issues a couple times with them signing off that they were showering him and that didn't...
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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1010 Floor plans available
9.2
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9.2
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33 reviews
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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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22 Floor plans available
9.3
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Overall experience was great from onboarding to the living quarters, activities options onsite, tours/trips offsite to the restaurant food options to the staff members and medication handling. The contact...
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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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.8
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45 reviews
8.8
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45 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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45 reviews
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rooms could be vacuumed more often. I feel the activities need some improving as my Mom is often very bored. I'm overall VERY pleased! Yes I would recommend Brookdale! Absolutely!
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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Very pleased with the support. I would recommend to others very much. The community is relatively small and tight knit with staff that care. There is plenty of activities and social interaction. The facility...
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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8.2
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The majority of the staff is kind and supportive to the residents. They provide a variety of activities and outings. After a smooth intake, we have had some difficulty with the responsiveness of the billing...
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.
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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6 reviews
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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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2.0
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35 reviews
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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
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.
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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We cannot rate the cleanliness because my dad was a resident adjusting Meadows during Covid and I never got to see his room The nurses and staff seemed to really like my dad, and he, them. That made me...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Opened in the fall of 2013, Judson Meadows is part of the Baptist Health System, a not-for-profit organization that has been dedicated to serving seniors and their families throughout the community since 1977. Located in a quiet and picturesque setting on 48 acres on the site of the former...
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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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My father-in-law was just discharged from Daughters after a short-term rehab stay. The care and attention that he received allowed him to go home much sooner than anticipated. The rehab staff worked with...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located on Route 50 in Scotia, New York is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that provides full service for people requiring either long or short term comprehensive care.  Baptist Health has the capacity to care for...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in Schenectady, NY

The average cost of senior living in Schenectady is $4,954 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fultonville, NY with an average of $3,926 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Schenectady, NY, vs. nearby cities

Schenectady, NY
$4,954/mo
$5,031/mo
$5,009/mo

Nursing homes costs in Schenectady, NY, vs. state and national averages

Schenectady, NY
$4,954/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Nursing homes costs in Schenectady, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,816/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,954/mo

Nursing homes costs in Schenectady, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,543/mo
Studio
$5,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,631/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,987/mo

Senior living costs in Schenectady vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Schenectady, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSchenectady, NYNew YorkU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,954/mo$5,671/mo$4,761/mo
Assisted Living$4,791/mo$5,593/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,816/mo$5,671/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living$3,264/mo$4,412/mo$3,951/mo
Nursing Homes
Schenectady, NY:$4,954/mo
New York:$5,671/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Assisted Living
Schenectady, NY:$4,791/mo
New York:$5,593/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Schenectady, NY:$4,816/mo
New York:$5,671/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Schenectady, NY:$3,264/mo
New York:$4,412/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Schenectady

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Schenectady

Eddy Memory Care at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY

5.0
I've been very happy with the care my mom received at Hawthorne Ridge. Specifically, you kept her safe. I know too well how devastating the past 20 months have been and was impressed with the hard work of the team there. You've done a remarkable job.

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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Peregrine Crossgate in Albany, NY

5.0
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 welcoming. They are good. My MIL is in a deluxe studio. Very roomy and plenty of space. ...
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Schenectady nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Schenectady nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
45.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.5%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
62.5%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
4.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.5%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Schenectady nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Schenectady, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Schenectady nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
37.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Schenectady nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
45.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Schenectady nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Schenectady offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Schenectady, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ingersoll Place, Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie and Elderwood Village at Colonie are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Schenectady, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 30 nursing homes facilities near Schenectady, New York. See the full list.

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