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Eddy Village Green at Beverwyck
Scout 92Slingerlands, NY · 24 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Slingerlands's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Albany, New York
Every licensed senior community in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Albany
Local Albany-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Albany prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,810/mo median
typical range $4,650–$7,260
Memory Care
$7,610/mo median
typical range $6,090–$9,510
Skilled Nursing
$13,970/mo median
typical range $12,900–$15,790
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,810/mo median
typical range $2,810–$8,370
Residential Care Home
$5,230/mo median
typical range $4,180–$6,540
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Albany using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Albany.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 27 communities in Albany, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC
Scout 80Schenectady, NY · 160 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Schenectady.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →3
Albany, NY · 160 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Albany.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →
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Albany, NY · 210 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Albany.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →5
Niskayuna, NY · 112 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Niskayuna.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →6
Albany, NY · 302 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Albany.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →7
Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center
Scout 63Troy, NY · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Troy.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →8
St Margarets Center
Scout 63Albany, NY · 92 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Albany.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →9
Scotia, NY · 200 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Scotia.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →10
Hoosick Falls, NY · 82 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Hoosick Falls.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →11
Wesley Health Care Center INC
Scout 56Saratoga Springs, NY · 356 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Saratoga Springs.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →12
Castleton on Hudson, NY · 80 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Castleton on Hudson.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →13
Schenectady, NY · 240 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Schenectady.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
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Eddy Village Green
Scout 49Cohoes, NY · 192 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Cohoes.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →15
East Greenbush, NY · 240 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in East Greenbush.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →16
Clifton Park, NY · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
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Scotia, NY · 262 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Scotia.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →18
Albany, NY · 250 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Albany.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →19
Our Lady of Mercy Life Center
Scout 29Guilderland, NY · 160 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →20
Troy, NY · 78 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Troy.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →21
Albany, NY · 169 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →
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Troy, NY · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →23
Van Rensselaer Manor
Scout 18Troy, NY · 362 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →24
Delmar, NY · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →25
Rensselaer, NY · 80 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →26
Altamont, NY · 127 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →27
Troy, NY · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,900–$15,790/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Albany, NY?
In the Albany, NY area, assisted living typically runs $4,650–$7,260/month (median $5,810), memory care $6,090–$9,510/month (median $7,610), and skilled nursing $12,900–$15,790/month (median $13,970) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Albany, NY?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Albany, NY right now are Eddy Village Green at Beverwyck, Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC, St Peters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The full ranked list of 27 communities is on this page.
How are the 27 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.