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10 Best Nursing Homes in Rensselaer County, NY

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Rensselaer County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Rensselaer County, NY may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Rensselaer County or another care type is right for you. Browse 10 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Rensselaer County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rapp Road Community Historic District, Pine Hills and Hurstville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Canaan Center, Petersburgh and Coeymans.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Rensselaer County, NY
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Photo of The Terrace at Eddy Memorial
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It's a very friendly place. The staff is caring and polite. I feel confident that my father is safe and well taken care of. The price was more reasonable than Brookdale East. It was also much closer to my...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Terrace at Eddy Memorial provides enriched housing and assisted living in Troy, NY for seniors who value amenity-rich living but need a little extra help with everyday tasks, such as household chores, bathing, dressing, and medication management.Our private studio and one-bedroom apartments...
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My sister has been a resident if Rosewood Gardens for nearly one year. From the first day, when she was in great post-surgical pain, she had the most excellent care possible. She was also handled with caring...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Troy Adult Home is an assisted living community that benefits from being nestled among the natural beauty of Troy, NY. The forest of trees that surrounds our facility give off a cascade of color during the fall, and the wide open spaces on our grounds give residents plenty of places to enjoy the...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Troy Center, caring for New Yorkers is what we do. If you join us for short-term rehab, you probably won’t stay long, but you’ll take good memories and great results with you when you go. If you’re looking for long-term care, our skilled nursing facilities are second to none. Top-notch staff,...
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Rensselaer County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rensselaer County

Peregrine Shaker in Albany, NY

5.0
My mother is currently a resident at Peregrine Shaker and everything has been great for her at this facility so far. The meals are delicious. We would recommend this facility to others, based on her experience.

Peregrine Crossgate in Albany, NY

4.3
My loved one was very pleased with the food. She was there a few months. We picked this community because of the location,and I liked the facility. It has been a very good experience. The people were vey helpful, and they took care of anything that we needed. I would recommend to others.

Eddy Memory Care at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY

5.0
I've been very happy with the care my mom received at Hawthorne Ridge. Specifically, you kept her safe. I know too well how devastating the past 20 months have been and was impressed with the hard work of the team there. You've done a remarkable job.

Cost of nursing homes in Rensselaer County, NY

The average cost of senior living in Rensselaer County is $5,019 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schuylerville, NY with an average of $4,372 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Rensselaer County, NY vs. nearby counties

Rensselaer County, NY
$5,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Rensselaer County, NY vs. the state and national average

Rensselaer County, NY
$5,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Rensselaer County vs. other types of senior living

$4,691/mo
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$5,019/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Rensselaer County, NY by room type

$3,000/mo
$4,912/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Rensselaer County over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What are nursing homes?

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Rehabilitation care, including physical and speech therapy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • Health care services
  • Complimentary transportation
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Ingersoll Place, Elderwood Village at Colonie and Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie are the top rated nursing homes facilities near Rensselaer County, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Rensselaer County, New York. See the full list.

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