Independent Living Communities in Schenectady, NY

"The layout was a little overwhelming for me. It's one of those things you would get used to once you are familiar with it, but it was a little bit of a maze. They had an activity room, and the room sizes were pretty good. I really liked that at Kingsway Manor, their nursing facility was attached, and that was a huge plus for me. If I want to go take my aunt and uncle out for lunch or even a small shopping trip, there's a lot of things close by where I could do that with them. It has a bit of an age to it, but it's very well maintained and very clean. I would have no complaints in that department. The people were very friendly and very helpful. "

"I toured Glen Eddy. I was able to get in to see some of the living spaces. The room was very basic but very nice. They have one or two bedrooms, a living room, dining space, kitchen, and a possibility of a bonus room. They have the same thing as the other place has, but I don't think they do a happy hour there though. I think they have assisted living, but no nursing home on the campus. The swimming pool is indoors, and there are outdoor places."

"The Glen Eddy is an absolutely marvelous place. My first impression was, “Wow, this is really nice.” It looked very good and modern, and the people we saw were very active with games and lots of activities. It was just very nicely setup. They had an art room, a swimming pool with a hot tub, they have a hair dresser, a barber shop, and the restaurant is excellent. It just had a lot to offer, and the person who gave us the tour was very nice."

"My dad moved into Coburg Village. I feel like the people who work there and live there are very friendly. It just felt cozy when we were there. My dad has a regular apartment. It has a pretty big, full kitchen. It has an L-shaped dining room and a living room section. He has the one that has a little alcove off of it and a little patio outside. And then it has two bathrooms and a bedroom. They have tons of activities that go on every day. They have volleyball, cards, and swimming. They have speakers coming in. The kids come in to do Christmas carols around Christmas time."

"I'm in Summit at Mill Hill. It's really, really nice. The staff is wonderful. I'm happy with it. I've been here about a month now. I just can't believe how caring, considerate, and helpful they are. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I get rides to the doctors, and that means a lot. They care about you. If they don't see you for a few days, someone will knock on your door. I like the music the most. They had karaoke one night, and it was really good. I got up and sang, and they loved it. They were dancing that night. A lady in a wheelchair got up and danced with her husband. I'm on the ground floor. I don't have to climb stairs, so that's really good. I'm right next to the parking lot, too, so I only had a little ways to move the heavy furniture. It was easy for me to move. I haven't used the options for dinners yet, but they have potluck dinners: each person brings something to eat. I haven't done that yet because I'm kind of busy. I haven't tried the swimming pool or exercise yet, but they look good. They have water aerobics and tai chi. They have a lot to choose from. I'm going to try them this week. The exercise program sounds good. They have a swimming pool, a sauna, and a hot tub, but I haven't used those yet. They play games. I can't say anything bad about it at all. I just got lucky. I would like to tell people that it's a good facility. The staff members go above and beyond. Joan and Meg are outstanding. Joan helped me to put my cable together beyond their cutoff. (Their cutoff was 6:00 and she stayed until 6:40.) It's like paradise. They go the extra mile. I get continental breakfast that is included every day. Otherwise, I haven't tried the food. You can buy pot pies or something if you want, but I don't know where they come from. I went to a party where they catered the food, and that was outstanding. The shrimp was baked and moist, and the baked macaroni and cheese was really excellent. It is expensive, but it's well worth it. I'm happy. I have a friend who plays guitar, and we're going to do a sing-along at 3:00 p.m. in the community room. Meg will print the words of the songs so people can sing along. That's what I said about extra mile. It's excellent. I could see right away that people cared about the people who live there. They care about each other. I don't have one critique. I highly recommend it."

"I visited the independent living community of The Beltrone Living Center. I have also applied and will be moving there. It's run by the town of Colonie, and it's very nice. They've been in operation for 25 years. They have suites, and I've put in for a 2-bedroom suite with two bathrooms in the penthouse with a balcony. The living area is much bigger, and the closets are bigger, too. It's next door to a very large park, so I can walk to it with no traffic. I can just walk out the door and go. The staff members were very nice. I was very pleased with them. They have beautiful facilities that are more in line with what I would use. They have a pantry, and that appealed to me because I do a lot of cooking and baking. There's also a very big public library that is very close. I get a membership in the town's community recreation building, which includes a large indoor pool. It has a very large salon, a billiards room, a wonderful fitness room, a big white-tablecloth restaurant, and smaller meeting rooms. They had so much stuff it's hard to remember it all. It's very close to shopping, so I can transfer my prescription account to a store that's practically across the street, which I can walk to. They have a small private dining room if you want to have a private affair and have it catered. It even has a dance studio, a lot of community events, and it also provides transportation. I like that they also had a cafe. They had a lot of things I liked, and the community is very friendly. I was just very impressed with it."

"I loved Hearthstone Village. I went there last year and loved it. They had a pool, a balcony, and everything there. At first, I had gone to a girl named Allison, and I bonded with her. I liked her. I was just not as comfortable with the gentleman who toured me around last time. Their prices were just too high, too."

"My father moved into the Terrace at Beverwyck over the weekend. We chose it for its features, its amenities, and its value. Also, it's a non-profit community. It's lovely; it's like a 5-star hotel. It's beautiful, clean, bright and tastefully decorated. It's the right kind of environment for elderly people who can't or don't want to live alone anymore. Everybody that lives there look happy and healthy."

"My husband and I toured King Thiel Senior Community. We went and looked at things that they had, and floor plans. My husband and I live in quite a large house, our health is not good, and we needed someplace to downsize. They have gyms and they have laundry facilities on each floor if you don't want a washer and dryer. They have a podiatrist and a physical therapist on staff. The staff was so kind, so caring, and so attentive. They answered every single question. We were there for quite a while talking with them and they took the time with us and explained everything, and we were quite impressed. They have many community activities. They offer golf, bocce, and cornhole. They have raised garden beds if you like to garden. They have every kind of craft room. They take you to all different activities, and to the doctors. There's just nothing that my husband and I would have to leave the building for if we didn't want to."

"The independent living community of Beverwyck in Slingerlands is a really great place. It's very, very beautiful, but they don't consider anything but a buy-in, unfortunately. They have everything from swimming to hiking trails, garages, and all kinds of activities. They'll also take you for appointments. I think you have to have a meal plan there, so it's a full meal plan, but it's extremely expensive, and we just couldn't do it. The food was excellent, and the servers were excellent. The facilities were lovely, and the way they served was lovely. I can't say enough wonderful things about it."

"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. We only met the staff members that were showing us around. They have physical fitness type activities, they have a swimming pool, and they have a calendar of events that they show, including movies, operas, and get-togethers. The room was spacious, we saw a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment."

"I'm going to be moving into Ohav Sholom Apartments. The staff is very competent. The price of course is the deciding factor as well as the cleanliness of the facility. I'll be on the 6th floor. It's a 1-bedroom unit and very spacious. There is ample transportation to all local areas like, grocery stores, banks; all within very close proximity. This is an independent living option, and I'll be doing all my own cooking, etc. There is a small grocery store on site for any eventuality that you may need and there are also laundry facilities. Everything is right there. "

"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 has exceeded our expectations, especially with the many programs offered such as physical exercise, social, and educational activities. If you visit Avila, we would be pleased to have you call us for a first-hand account of our experiences here."

"I'm in Delmar Rehab right now. I have been very happy, and I have never had any real problem here. They're very understanding. I have had occupational as well as physical therapy, and they are very conscious of it. I have gained a lot of weight over the last few years, and I have lost a lot of weight since I have been here, so as far as I'm concerned, they're very good. I think the staff is very good. The physical therapy is outstanding. They're very caring and very understanding, and they're good listeners, too. If you have any problems -- pain or anything -- they're right on top of it. If I feel like I'm hungry, I can get a sandwich, cookies, or something. I did a lot of my rehab in the room because of COVID, and they wouldn't let you into the hallways. Last month, since COVID is not in the building anymore, they opened the gym, and they have chairs, bicycles, and other exercise things in there, so if you are able to, they will get you on the bike. I also started to be able to walk in the hallways as long as I wear my mask. They're very, very good. Now that the weather is nice, I have seen people outside, and they are able to walk around the building."