The Best Assisted Living Communities in Rensselaer County, NY

"We toured Brookdale Niskayuna. All of the rooms we saw were very bright and inviting. What we didn't like was that the standard room was way too small for what we needed. We went all around and saw the library and the dining room. They have different rooms for dining, craft areas, game space, and a physical therapy room. They were all spacious and inviting. It's very clean. We saw people working on maintenance, painting, and doing things like that."

"Until recently, I would visit Emertius at Fillmore Pond in Bennington, Vermont from time to time in order to see my grandmother who was staying there. Often, I would just sit with her and talk about nothing of any great importance. The workers and care providers of the place would always been walking around, talking to the various other residents and aiding them with their everyday lives. The workers would always hold a smile on their face, and always seemed pleased and willing to help. They all seemed to love their jobs and the joy they brought to those who were staying at Fillmore Pond. Whether it was helping an elderly individual outside to take in the excellent view of the Bennington Monument in the distance, aiding those not quite able to feed themselves, or merely providing company in one's last years, the faculty of Emertius at Fillmore Pond love their jobs and do them well. My grandmother also toted about how nice, professional, and caring the institution was often. She told me she could not think of a better place to spend her final years, and there were few other places and people she would want to spend it with (my family being one of the few exceptions). All in all, I would recommend this facility to anyone in the Bennington, VT area who would need living assistance in either old age or poor health, or simply a community to live among in those final years. "

"Recently walked into Fawn Ridge in a effort to find out information for a family member. From the moment I walked in the staff was attentive and informative. There is a new administrative team there , and Keosha the Assistant Administrator is completely hands on and makes sure that that all the residents needs are taken care of. The facility is undergoing a massive renovation project and will be completely remodeled by the time they are done. I walked away very impressed with this facility. "

"Terrace At Eddy Memorial was very pleasant. It was not as up-to-date as the other place. It was a little outdated, but it was certainly clean enough. The room was bigger. The lady that I dealt there with was excellent."

"I have a family member that has been living at Heartwood for 4 yrs now. The staff are friendly and always smiling when I come in to visit. The Administrator Laurie Park is kind and very compassionate, it was hard for me to admit my mother to a facility and when I had no other choice but to do so Laurie communicated regularly and checked in to see how everyone was doing and kept us informed of my mothers well being through the entire process. During the Covid outbreak when we couldn’t visit the facility Laurie communicated regularly with us to ensure our family members were being cared for and all their needs were being met. Up to this day anytime we go to the facility to visit she is always smiling and pleasant. She is one of a kind and you won’t find a better Administrator."

"The staff here is always extremely friendly. We were looking for a home that dealt specifically with Alzheimer's care for my grandfather, who has progressed beyond the point of us being able to care for him. I was initially impressed with the look of the facilities; it looked more like a nice hotel or apartment complex than a retirement home and assisted living facility. Their Alzheimer's care units are among some of the best I have ever heard from; they have a layout with allows for those afflicted with the disease to easily navigate the building, with a small suite being a private space, which adjoins with a shared area/kitchen. I spoke with some of the residents there, who all said they were extremely happy with the care, the staff, and the community. It is also right next to the town library, which is really great. My grandfather seems to be happier here than I could have thought given the circumstances, and we are grateful to have an option like that in the area. "

"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. "

"My sister in law is a senior and unable to live on her own. She has been a resident at Promenade at UP for over 2 years and is thriving there. She has a new sense of independence and has made many friends. It has been a life changer for her. All the staff we have dealt with are helpful and supportive. She is very happy there"

"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."

"We checked out Albany Center, an Adult Home. The location is convenient. It seemed clean. The staff seemed nice. I turned in the paperwork; however, I can't get a hold of her. The structure of the building was good. They had like a small hotel-type room. It has a bathroom and living room area. The bathroom is a good size. The safety features that they have are good. They have emergency call buttons in the bathroom and the bedroom. It felt homey when I walked inside."

"We used Beverwyck for a total of 3 years. My father was a resident there. It was a very warm, welcoming place. It was also very clean and very comfortable. It had all levels of care. The staff's work ethics had a very high standard, they're always available, they were unusually attentive and they answered questions. They did everything to help accommodate my father when he moved there. They introduced him to people and went out of their way to make sure he was included in activities. My dad had a private room. The room had an adequate and plenty of gathering space when family came to visit. It had also a nice outside space. The dining room was very accessible and lovely. You sit in the table with the same companion during meals. They formed friendships. Food was wonderful. My father had to go on a diet, they were very kind and accommodating in working his dietary arrangements. For activities they had yoga, physical exercise, movies, sing-a-longs, music groups from the outside and they take group to the Palisades Theater and entertainment in the city. It was a nice place to be. "

"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 all of the options for the rooms, but they're all occupied, so they weren't able to allow me in. The staff was very friendly, very informative. They have lots to offer. They have a library, a gym, a swimming pool, crafts, happy hour, and town hall meetings. They have everything you need."

"It was a great place with many amenities that were great for my grandmother. They have a lot of group and individual activities that help the people there to make friends with each other. The food looked great and the workers were nice to the me and to everyone else there. "

"This is a very good assisted living community, my grandmother is currenlty living there and she is very happy. I know the staff is very good because she has made close friendships with many of the staff and believe me she would tell me if they were not being nice, she has no problem expressing herself. the food choices she has are great and the food itself is very good as well, I have tried it. The facility is always spotless and well maintained very clean without that hospital smell. They offer trips and bring the residents out to places like parks, shows, and even the Saratoga Racino my grandmother is very happy there and is very much with it. I really don't have anything negative to say about the place with the exception of sometimes message are delayed. I left a message for her telling her I wouldn't be able to visit on a day I usually do because my wife went into labor and she didn't get the message until two days later she was very upset and thought I forgot about her. Other than that it is a great place. "