Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Albany Center for Independent Living, 141 Rockefeller Road in Delmar, as an adult home for 67 residents with no assisted living residence certification; the building is in the Town of Bethlehem, Albany County.
What New York license does Albany Center for Independent Living hold?
Albany Center for Independent Living operates under 1 Department of Health operating certificate (000-F-319) covering 67 beds, bigger than the 66-bed midpoint of the 49 licensed residences across the Capital Region.
| License | Operating certificate | Certified capacity | ALR certifications (beds) | Opened | Residents, end of 2026 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Home | 000-F-319 | 67 | none | October 13, 2022 | 42 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 42 people lived here in 67 certified beds, roughly 63% occupancy. The state lists Delmar AH Operations Associates, LLC as operator (llc). Licensing at this address goes back to 2022.
What can't Albany Center for Independent Living provide under its license?
Not in the legal sense: the capacity report shows no ALR, EALR, SNALR or Assisted Living Program beds for Albany Center for Independent Living, so it offers housing, meals, supervision and personal care under its base license and cannot keep a resident who needs nursing-home-level care.
Calling a place like this assisted living is common and harmless in everyday talk. The legal line matters later: once a resident's needs pass the adult home or enriched housing retention limits, the residence has to arrange a move. Ask the administrator how that decision is made and how much notice families get.
What have state inspectors found at Albany Center for Independent Living?
State inspectors visited Albany Center for Independent Living 30 times in the four-year window on NYS Health Profiles, last on June 18, 2026; 18 reports cited at least one violation, for 92 in all.
| Report date | Inspection type | Violations | Status | Topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Environmental standards |
| June 8, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 6 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident protections; Environmental standards; Environmental standards |
| April 16, 2026 | Relicensure, Follow-up Survey | 8 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Inspection; Food service; Personnel |
| February 26, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 4 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Admission standards; Resident protections; Resident services |
| January 26, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| January 12, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| September 26, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 2 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Admission standards; Resident services |
| September 5, 2025 | Other Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
The most recent full relicensure inspection listed is from April 16, 2026. The total is above the Capital Region median of 23 violations for the same period. Topics cited most often: environmental standards (30), resident services (16), food service (11).
The remaining 22 older reports appear on the residence's NYS Health Profiles page.
Is there a stipulation on file for Albany Center for Independent Living?
Yes: NYS Health Profiles shows 3 enforcement actions involving Albany Center for Independent Living, the latest a Stipulation & Order dated March 16, 2026 (#ACF-26-019).
- March 16, 2026: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-26-019
- January 10, 2025: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-25-005
- October 10, 2024: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-24-030
In a Stipulation and Order, the operator settles with the department, accepting a civil penalty and corrective steps without a hearing. The order names the rules involved, and families can ask to see it.
Does Albany Center for Independent Living offer memory care?
Without SNALR beds, Albany Center for Independent Living cannot keep a resident whose dementia calls for a secured or specialized setting; the nearest SNALR-certified residence is Promenade at University Place in Guilderland, about 3.8 miles away by straight line.
- Promenade at University Place — 32 SNALR beds, 3.8 mi
- Peregrine Shaker — 35 SNALR beds, 4.1 mi
- Loudonville Assisted Living Residence — 18 SNALR beds, 4.5 mi
How does Albany Center for Independent Living compare with residences nearby?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is Peregrine Delmar Place in Bethlehem, about 2.0 miles away by straight line, certified for 106 beds (ALR).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Delmar Place 467 Delaware Ave, Delmar 12054 | 2.0 | 106 | ALR | 0 | 0 |
| Terrace at Beverwyck 41 Beverwyck Lane, Slingerlands 12159 | 2.9 | 48 | Base license only | 0 | 14 |
| Promenade at University Place 1228 Western Avenue, Albany 12203 | 3.8 | 200 | ALR, EALR, SNALR, ALP | 32 | 54 |
| Peregrine Shaker 345 Northern Boulevard, Albany 12204 | 4.1 | 171 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 35 | 0 |
| Loudonville Assisted Living Residence 298 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville 12211 | 4.5 | 105 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 18 | 22 |
How near is medical care to Albany Center for Independent Living in Delmar?
Albany Center for Independent Living is located in the Town of Bethlehem, Albany County; its closest general hospital is St. Peter's Hospital (St. Peter's Health Partners), about 2.2 miles away by straight line.
Albany Medical Center Hospital is next, about 2.4 miles off. All distances are straight lines between coordinates rather than driving routes.
Should nursing home care become necessary, the nearest CMS-certified homes are Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing (0.1 mi, CMS 1 of 5) and St. Margaret's Center (1.9 mi, CMS 4 of 5).
What should we ask when touring Albany Center for Independent Living?
Begin with what the public record raises: ask what prompted the March 16, 2026 stipulation and how compliance is being checked now.
- Ask how many aides and supervisors are on duty and awake overnight, and who handles medication assistance.
- Ask whether SSI residents are accepted and what happens if private savings run out after move-in.
- Get the admission agreement and full fee schedule in writing before paying any deposit; New York requires a written agreement.
State record: Albany Center for Independent Living on NYS Health Profiles.
