The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Albany, NY for 2024
There are 18 Independent Living Communities in the Albany area, with 4 in Albany and 14 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Albany is $3,300 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,800. Cheaper rated regions include East Greenbush...
with an average starting cost of 2,673.
To help you with your search, browse the 192 reviews below for independent living communities in Albany. On average, consumers rate independent living in Albany 3.88 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Delmar with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
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"I am staying at Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate. The outside is always impeccable and very well kept, as is the inside. They have two different kinds of studio apartments and a one-bedroom apartment. The one-bedroom goes to couples. I have a stu..."
"My wife and I have lived at Avila for the past two years. We are enjoying immensely this experience and our choice to join this community. The dining, housekeeping, and maintenance staff are most helpful and supportive. Joining the Avila community ha..."
"I did a tour of The Beltrone Living Center, and I like it very much. I took pictures, and the girl who gave the tour was great. They were just finishing their COVID clinic. They could go to some of the area restaurants, and that people can order out...."
"my husband and i were extremely happy with this lovely facility.....and even the market value price was a STEAL! the staff and residents are terrific....and the fresh baked goods every morning from a well-known downstate bakery? PRICELESS! thank y..."
"The gal that took us around Summit At Eastwyck, Kelly, was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. She made us feel right at home. She knew the other residents by first name, calling them by my first name, and got some interventions with them wh..."
"My mother has moved into Eddy Hawthorne Ridge. So far, so good. Unfortunately, I can't really judge a lot of things because there's still not really any activities and my mother is quarantined. I helped her set up her apartment, but then I had to lea..."
"I toured Beverwyck. It's a multi-level of care. It's a very nice campus. I wasn't able to see any of the actual living spaces. I just viewed floor plans, but I did have an opportunity to walk around the building, and it was very nice. They told me al..."
"I went to Summit At Mill Hill. I thought everything was very helpful. The lady that was supposed to be giving me the tour was a little bit late getting there. But there was another lady that took her place and took me around and showed me all of the ..."
"Hearthstone Village was very nice. I would move there if they had a place available, and it's a little less expensive. The apartments were lovely. We toured the two-bedroom and it was nice, and good sized, and had a nice setup. The staff was very nic..."
"We have chosen Pinnacle Living at Forts Ferry for my parents. They haven't moved in yet, but we have put a deposit on the room. I thought it was lovely, it was a nice size, the people were very nice, and I thought that they would be very comfortable ..."
"We've visited several places and Shaker Point at Carondelet has become our choice. It's very, very self-contained with a lot of activities, but it's pricey. The rooms have all sizes, but they tend to be rather large and airy. The food was very good. ..."
"My brother and sister-in-law stayed at The Spinney At Pond View. Their little cottage has an attached garage and is really cute. I like it, but it's small and there aren't a lot of windows. That's the only thing I didn't like about it. There's a wind..."
"I visited Good Samaritan, and I wasn't interested after I found out how much it was. There is no way my father could afford it. It was very nice, and they had everything that you could possibly want, but you had to pay for it. The dining room seemed ..."
I am staying at Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate. The outside is always impeccable and very well kept, as is the inside. They have two different kinds of studio apartments and a one-bedroom...
Provider response
Hi Kathleen!
Thank you for your kind words we very much appreciate it. It is a joy & pleasure to have you at Peregrine Crossgate. It is our goal for every resident / family to feel as welcomed &...
My wife and I have lived at Avila for the past two years. We are enjoying immensely this experience and our choice to join this community. The dining, housekeeping, and maintenance staff are most...
Jen was wonderful giving me a very thorough tour of the facility. Between the activities and the rooms, not to mention the joy I felt from the residents, I asked if I could move there.
Provider response
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our community. We work to provide a supportive and positive environment for all. We look forward to working with you in the future.