Assisted Living Communities in East Greenbush, NY

"We chose Brookdale Niskayuna because they had advanced care for her. So she's not quite in a nursing home, but she's a little bit more independent, and they could provide all the services that we are currently providing to her at home. It was clean, beautiful, and the staff was fantastic. They were great. We plan to go back. There were plenty of options there for my mother. The rooms were beautiful, just a lot of things to do activity wise on the calendar."

"I visited Home Sweet Home at Athens. It's assisted living and it was clean, pleasant, and seemed to be a good facility. It was smaller, just one large building. The actual place looked good and the dining room is okay. The nice thing about it is you could walk out to the stores in the neighborhood. There are small convenience stores and a library around the area, so that's something good about it. The building has steps though so you would need to be ambulatory."

"Eddy Hawthorne Ridge seems very nice and caring; it looked good, and I'm considering it for my mother. The tour guide was really nice, and they tried to be very helpful. The rooms were fine, maybe a little small, but they were clean and in good shape. The dining area is restaurant style and it looked nice. The living atmosphere seems cheerful. It seemed fun, there was good light in the place, and people seemed like they were happy to be there. The facility itself needs a little updating."

"Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing was very pleasant and the surroundings were very nice. The rooms were very nice and the people were very accommodating. The person that showed us around and the admissions office was very good and very helpful. The dining room was also nice. The only problem was it would have to be self-pay and we couldn't do that. So, that was the only setback."

"Albany Center, an Adult Home, is good. It's a very small facility. There are only 66 residents at this point, and that's full. My mom just filled the one spot that they had. She's on the first floor. It's a very nice room, and it's very clean inside the room. They have Wi-Fi and cable TV included. If you want a private phone, you have to contact Verizon for that. The staff are very friendly and approachable. The residents are equal in competency and need to my mom, which puts her right in her peer group. The administrator of the building was very knowledgeable. He gave us a tour and showed us stuff like a recreation area and the media area. They have a beauty salon that my mom can go to, and we have set up an account for that. He was very helpful. My mom has already moved in. The meals looked good. Last night, they had a cheese pizza, which looked very good. The other time I was in there, they had a nice slice of ham with mashed potatoes, and it looked good, too. For activities, there's bingo, and they have a walking group where they go and walk around with their walkers. They have movie nights, and they have Bible studies, too. My mom's room is a very good-sized room. It has full bath with assist bars in there available. It has a very spacious bathroom, bigger than my bathroom here at home. It's very well lit. The floors are hard linoleum. I asked her if she wants a rug, but she prefers the linoleum. It has a single bed. It comes with a side table, a small round tabletop thing where you could eat snacks, and two chairs. It has a dresser, TV, and cable hookup, and there is a small hallway connecting everything. The place is a little bit older and there are some places where they could use a little repair, but overall, it's fine. Given the age of the building, it's fine."

"Beverwyck was friendly, competent, and informative. The facility seems clean and accessible. One reason I'm on a list is I'm waiting for a particular style of apartment that I like, and there aren't many of them. I like that they have some rooms, like the one I'm hoping for, which have a beautiful view and that was nice. Laurie is the marketing director there and she gave me lots of time. My son and sister were with me, and she was very welcoming of them and explained the money part of it so I could understand it. I liked that there was an indoor pool, that there was a room where they were showing films, and that they were redoing the library. I like a good library. They have a lot of hiking/nature trails and I liked that as well."

"I have made a deposit to get on the waiting list for Beverwyck. First of all, it is not going to be expensive, but there are a number of people I know who are there already, and they have gone through the process of waiting. So in terms of compatibility, I am content. I have to get more information about the particular programs they offer, but knowing the people that I know there, they would not be there if they were not getting what they wanted. They will transport you to shopping and doctors' appointments, and they have a pool and an exercise area. That is my understanding; that's a limited knowledge of what they do, but that is what I know. I went to a place in Kentucky when I first went down there and what I most observed was a new couple to the place sitting in the lobby, looking absolutely lost. I understand what happens and, in this case, if I go in to Beverwyck -- and I expect that I will -- I would know easily ten couples. My impression is that it is physically attractive, that it is expanding quickly, and even while expanding the waiting list is still difficult. I would say it is a 5; I trust it is. Because I am not there, I am judging it from the outside. "

"We toured the Promenade at University Place. It was very well-organized and very clean. The rooms were roomy. The bathrooms were very roomy. The person who helped us, Brittney, was excellent. It seems like there are a lot of activities and a lot of interaction, which is what you want. The place, I thought was up kept very well."

"Staff is very professional and caring. Always checking in on me. Make me feel safe and special."

"The staff is very sweet to my mom and very accommodating. The apartment is very clean and very up-to-date. The food is not too good; she is not too crazy about it, and they are having trouble getting her to go to dinner. The atmosphere is very friendly and very clean. It is pretty, well-maintained, and well-kept; I just don't see anything absolutely exceptional. "

"This is a wonderful facility with a caring staff and quiet setting in upstate New York, where there is the relaxation of the country but the convenience of being close by to family and shopping centers.. Very clean and kept up to date, providing a safe environment for the residents, including handicap requirements for those in need. There are activities for the residents and the community is very open and friendly. The complex itself is quaint and small enough as to not give the feel of an overcrowded living situation. The staff and management is approachable, and most problems are quickly resolved and any assistance is quickly given.However, facility has a problem accepting applications and residents from individuals that other residents and their families consider to be extremely bothersome or even dangerous. Some residents have caused problems, including inviting suspicious guests and their apartment being a health hazard for the other tenants. These problems are not always addressed and at times the management takes a too relaxed view of the situation causing even further issues. "

"My parents live at the Massry Residence and they love it. We had much resistance in getting them here, but once they settled in, my mother asked why they hadn't done it before. They love the activities - and there are tons! Their laundry and housekeeping are done for them on a regular schedule and as needed. The care staff members are excellent, providing advice, making appointments, and offering a caring ear. "

"Support Ministries Ahana House is a beautiful facility. It is small and quaint but extremely well kept, and it sits nicely in a good neighborhood in Waterford. When we were considering this place for my grandmother, we were taken aback by the attentiveness of the staff, but thought it might just be a marketing ploy. My grandmother has now been living there for over a year and we can safely say that the service is just as good as was promised to us. The nurses are friendly, knowledgeable, and respond promptly. My only complaint is that it can sometimes be difficult to schedule a visit and consistently meet with the same staff due to their rotating nursing schedule. The food is excellent and the cooks are able to cater directly to dietary needs (and picky eaters!) They do group meetings on Mondays and foster a sense of community among the residents. I've recommended Ahana House to a few friends and plan to continue to do so. "

"Glen Eddy was the nicest facility that we've found; that is why we chose this facility. The place is very clean. I can say the rooms are very good, but not great. They had very nice people that were very helpful and accommodating. It was geographically convenient for us. "