The 9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Albany, NY

The Millview of Latham makes the top of our list for its luxurious lifestyle and wide range of on-site amenities. It has a varied activities calendar that focuses on things residents enjoy doing, including golfing and gaming. The licensed care staff provide compassionate help with  activities of daily living, such as eating and grooming. Weekly housekeeping services and laundry is taken care of for residents allowing them to relax in their environment, such as in front of the fireplace in the lounge.

Elderwood Village has a relaxing lifestyle, with many convenient services available. On-site amenities include a beauty salon and a range of activity areas, including a billiards room and a library. Residents can also relax outdoors on the patio overlooking the manicured courtyard full of garden beds and walking paths. Spiritual needs are tended to with the ministry program, and residents' families are welcome to participate in activities with their loved ones in the facility chapel or in any of the comfortable lounge areas.

Seniors in the Albany area that appreciate modern architecture and mountain views might like living at the Atria Guilderland. This facility ranks high on our list for its dynamic life enrichment program, which features a wide range of healthy activities for residents, such as yoga and spirituality. The luxurious surroundings include a courtyard complete with outdoor dining. Media lovers can relax in the theater as well as the cozy library. When residents have places to go off campus, they have access to the community Towncar and concierge service.

Seated on 14 acres of gorgeous green landscape, Eddy Hawthorne Ridge placed high on our list for its natural surroundings. Outdoor loving seniors can easily spend their retirement immersed in nature, walking the manicured campus and visiting places this center shares space with, including the YMCA and the East Greenbush Community Library. Residents are treated to a relaxing retirement by the caring housekeeping staff that keeps their apartments and laundry clean on a weekly basis. Residents are encouraged to dine together in one of the comfortable dining areas.

Retirees can choose from several floor plans with either one or two bedrooms in this facility. The fully licensed care staff are available to provide ongoing help with the personal care needs of residents, such as help getting around or grooming. Residents enjoy three nutritious meals a day as well as all-hours access to their choice of snacks. The changing activities calendar includes trips to community centers using facility transportation as well as on-site activities like arts and crafts. 

Residents of Ingersoll Place live in a gorgeous natural setting complete with easy walking paths and outdoor lounge areas. All activities of daily living are tended to for residents, such as bathing and eating. The caring staff is available 24-7 to help residents with any needs, and certified nurses provide skilled medical care. Private apartments with their own bathrooms have lovely views of the neighborhood and free wi-fi internet access. The trained activity directors implement a vibrant fitness program, and the luxurious spa features three jacuzzis to relax in after a good workout.

The Eliot at Troy made our list of the best assisted living facilities in the area because of the level of fun that caregivers and residents share with their community. Annual events like cooking contests and holiday gatherings are held with families and community members are encouraged to participate, and the ever-changing activities calendar keeps residents busy every day of the year. The compassionate care team helps with all daily activities of living, including eating and bathing. 

Located across from the Samaritan Hospital, this facility is on our list of the top 9 because of the range of care levels provided and its five star rating by the NY State Department of Health. Residents can move into independent living and stay throughout their retirement, regardless of any additional health issues, such as dementia. Skilled nurses and rehabilitation specialists are available for all residents, and its life enrichment rooms provide seniors with plenty of activities designed to encourage social engagement and maintain cognition.

The Pines at Heartwood ranks among the best assisted living facilities because of its goal-oriented approach to life enrichment and rehabilitation. Residents in need of help with daily personal care activities, such as dressing and grooming get compassionate help from trained staff. Residents can dine in the campus restaurant, or order from the specialized menu from their apartments. Each roomy apartment is equipped for safety with an emergency call system and 24-hour security staff.