Albany Senior AdvisorThis area covers the fast-growing southern Saratoga County suburbs of Clifton Park and Halfmoon, along the Northway (I-87) and Route 146, plus the town of Waterford where the Mohawk meets the Hudson.
Licensed care here includes assisted living residences and nursing homes in one of the Capital Region's younger, faster-growing areas, where many households are adult children planning care for parents who moved closer.
How much licensed senior care does Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford, NY have?
Census Bureau estimates put Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford at about 72,465 residents on July 1, 2025 (up from 71,879 in 2020), and the New York State Department of Health licenses 3 adult care facility buildings and 2 nursing homes there.
| Found in Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford | Not found in Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| On the NYSDOH roster here | Licensed residences (adult homes & enriched housing): 3, Nursing homes: 2, Certified home health agencies: 1 | — |
| Missing here | — | Licensed home care agencies, Hospices, Adult day health care |
| SNALR dementia beds | 1 residence | — |
Which licensed assisted living residences are in Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford?
The state roster lists 3 adult care facility buildings in Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford with 94 certified beds, 1 of them with SNALR dementia beds; the largest is Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park, certified for 64.
| Facility | License | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Latest DOH inspection | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park 1 Emma Ln, Clifton Park 12065 | AH | 64 | EALR, SNALR | 64 | None in window | 0 |
| Ahana House 31 6th St, Waterford 12188 | AH | 17 | Base license only | 0 | None in window | 0 |
| Willow Ridge Pointe 1 Prospect St, Mechanicville 12118 | AH | 13 | Base license only | 0 | 12/11/2025 | 36 |
Has the state taken enforcement action against any residence in Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford?
NYS Health Profiles shows enforcement actions for 2 residences in Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford; the latest is a Stipulation & Order involving Ahana House, dated May 26, 2026.
- Ahana House: 2 actions, most recent May 26, 2026
- Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park: 2 actions, most recent December 23, 2024
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 Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford, and what are their CMS ratings?
Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford has 2 licensed nursing homes with 240 beds; of the 1 carrying a CMS overall rating, 0 have four or five stars.
| Facility | CMS overall rating | Certified capacity | Last CMS health inspection | Deficiencies cited | Nurse hrs/resident/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare 1 Abele Boulevard, Clifton Park 12065 | 1 of 5 | 120 | March 4, 2025 | 14 | 4.03 |
| Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare 1 Abele Boulevard, Clifton Park 12065 | Not rated by CMS | 120 | not reported | n/a | n/a |
Which home care agencies and hospices list an office in Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford?
The state roster shows 1 home care, hospice or adult day health license with an office address in Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford; most agencies travel well beyond the town their office is in.
- CenterWell Home Health — certified home health agency, licensed since 1994
Which hospitals are closest to Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford?
From the middle of Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford's licensed facilities, the nearest hospitals are Ellis Hospital (Ellis Medicine, about 9.2 miles) and Samaritan Hospital (about 9.3 miles).
Samaritan Hospital - Albany Memorial Campus is about 12.6 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 Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford get free help?
Saratoga County Office for the Aging ((518) 884-4100) is the free first stop for Clifton Park, Halfmoon & Waterford 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 Saratoga County Adult Protective Services at (518) 884-4159. No PACE program serves Saratoga County; Eddy SeniorCare covers parts of Albany, Schenectady and Rensselaer counties only.
