Bethlehem is the town immediately south of Albany, including the hamlets of Delmar, Slingerlands, Glenmont and Selkirk, with Delaware Avenue and Route 9W as its main roads. It is one of the Capital Region's most established suburbs.
Its licensed senior care includes assisted living and nursing homes within a few miles of the Albany line, which makes it a frequent choice for families who want a parent close to the city's hospitals without a city address.
How much licensed senior care does Bethlehem & Delmar, NY have?
Census Bureau estimates put Bethlehem & Delmar at about 35,684 residents on July 1, 2025 (up from 35,061 in 2020), and the New York State Department of Health licenses 3 adult care facility buildings and 3 nursing homes there.
| Found in Bethlehem & Delmar | Not found in Bethlehem & Delmar | |
|---|---|---|
| On the NYSDOH roster here | Licensed residences (adult homes & enriched housing): 3, Nursing homes: 3 | — |
| Missing here | — | Certified home health agencies, Licensed home care agencies, Hospices, Adult day health care |
| SNALR dementia beds | — | No SNALR residence in Bethlehem & Delmar |
Which licensed assisted living residences are in Bethlehem & Delmar?
The state roster lists 3 adult care facility buildings in Bethlehem & Delmar with 221 certified beds and no SNALR dementia beds; the largest is Peregrine Delmar Place, certified for 106.
| Facility | License | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Latest DOH inspection | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Delmar Place 467 Delaware Ave, Delmar 12054 | EHP | 106 | ALR | 0 | None in window | 0 |
| Albany Center for Independent Living 141 Rockefeller Road, Delmar 12054 | AH | 67 | Base license only | 0 | 06/18/2026 | 92 |
| Terrace at Beverwyck 41 Beverwyck Lane, Slingerlands 12159 | EHP | 48 | Base license only | 0 | 05/01/2026 | 14 |
Has the state taken enforcement action against any residence in Bethlehem & Delmar?
NYS Health Profiles shows enforcement actions for 1 residence in Bethlehem & Delmar; the latest is a Stipulation & Order involving Albany Center for Independent Living, dated March 16, 2026.
- Albany Center for Independent Living: 3 actions, most recent March 16, 2026
Order numbers and the related inspection reports are on each residence's page. An old order does not prove a problem today, but it is a fair thing to ask about on a tour.
Which nursing homes are in Bethlehem & Delmar, and what are their CMS ratings?
Bethlehem & Delmar has 3 licensed nursing homes with 168 beds; of the 2 carrying a CMS overall rating, 1 have four or five stars.
| Facility | CMS overall rating | Certified capacity | Last CMS health inspection | Deficiencies cited | Nurse hrs/resident/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing 125 Rockefeller Road, Delmar 12054 | 1 of 5 | 120 | March 13, 2026 | 10 | 3.43 |
| Eddy Village Green at Beverwyck 40 Autumn Drive, Slingerlands 12159 | 4 of 5 | 24 | May 1, 2026 | 4 | 4.77 |
| Eddy Village Green at Beverwyck 40 Autumn Drive, Slingerlands 12159 | Not rated by CMS | 24 | not reported | n/a | n/a |
Which hospitals are closest to Bethlehem & Delmar?
From the middle of Bethlehem & Delmar's licensed facilities, the nearest hospitals are St. Peter's Hospital (St. Peter's Health Partners, about 1.6 miles) and Albany Medical Center Hospital (about 2.8 miles).
Samaritan Hospital - Albany Memorial Campus is about 4.5 miles out. Distances are measured in a straight line, which is fine for comparing but not a driving time, especially in winter.
Where can families in Bethlehem & Delmar get free help?
Albany County Department for Aging ((518) 447-7198) is the free first stop for Bethlehem & Delmar families, with NY Connects statewide at 1-800-342-9871, and Catholic Charities' Long Term Care Ombudsman Program in Schenectady, (518) 372-5667, advocates for anyone living in a licensed residence or nursing home.
Suspected abuse of an adult living at home goes to Albany County Adult Protective Services at (518) 447-7177. Eddy SeniorCare's PACE program covers listed ZIP codes in Albany County; call (518) 539-4986 to check an address.
