Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Brookdale Niskayuna, 1786 Union Street in Niskayuna, as an enriched housing program for 115 residents with ALR and EALR certification; the building is in the Town of Niskayuna, Schenectady County.
Is Brookdale Niskayuna in Niskayuna state-licensed?
Brookdale Niskayuna operates under 1 Department of Health operating certificate (650-S-071) covering 115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enriched Housing Program | 650-S-071 | 115 | ALR 115, EALR 115 | December 1, 2012 | 89 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 89 people lived here in 115 certified beds, roughly 77% occupancy. The state lists WW Niskayuna Operator, Inc. as operator (business corporation). Licensing at this address goes back to 2012.
Can a resident stay at Brookdale Niskayuna as needs increase?
According to the state's quarterly capacity report, 115 beds carry Assisted Living Residence (ALR) certification; 115 are Enhanced ALR (EALR) beds, which let residents with heavier physical needs stay.
Treat each figure as a ceiling. If a building has 15 EALR beds, only 15 residents can receive enhanced care at a time, so ask how many are already taken. More on ALR, EALR and SNALR.
What have state inspectors found at Brookdale Niskayuna?
Between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2026, NYS Health Profiles records 16 inspection reports for Brookdale Niskayuna, most recently dated May 5, 2026, and 23 violations overall.
| Report date | Inspection type | Violations | Status | Topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| April 23, 2026 | Relicensure Survey | 2 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services; Disaster and emergency procedures |
| April 29, 2025 | Relicensure Survey | 12 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services; Resident services; Resident services |
| April 1, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| October 31, 2024 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| August 13, 2024 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| June 13, 2024 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| April 15, 2024 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
The most recent full relicensure inspection listed is from April 23, 2026. The total is equal to the Capital Region median of 23 violations for the same period. Topics cited most often: resident services (12), environmental standards (4), disaster and emergency procedures (2).
The remaining 8 older reports appear on the residence's NYS Health Profiles page.
Has the state taken enforcement action against Brookdale Niskayuna?
NYS Health Profiles lists no enforcement action against Brookdale Niskayuna in its current window.
A clean enforcement record is not the same as a clean inspection record; the violation totals above fill in the picture.
Does Brookdale Niskayuna offer memory care?
Without SNALR beds, Brookdale Niskayuna cannot keep a resident whose dementia calls for a secured or specialized setting; the nearest SNALR-certified residence is Ingersoll Place in Niskayuna, about 1.5 miles away by straight line.
- Ingersoll Place — 17 SNALR beds, 1.5 mi
- Kingsway Manor, LLC — 20 SNALR beds, 1.9 mi
- Brookdale East Niskayuna — 52 SNALR beds, 3.2 mi
What other licensed residences are close to Brookdale Niskayuna?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is Heritage Home for Women in Schenectady, about 0.8 miles away by straight line, certified for 36 beds (Base license only).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Home for Women 1519 Union Street, Schenectady 12309 | 0.8 | 36 | Base license only | 0 | 14 |
| Ingersoll Place 3359 Consaul Rd, Schenectady 12304 | 1.5 | 86 | ALR, EALR, SNALR, ALP | 17 | 24 |
| Kingsway Manor, LLC 357 Kings Rd, Schenectady 12304 | 1.9 | 140 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 20 | 16 |
| The Terrace at Glen Eddy 1 Ascot Ln, Niskayuna 12309 | 2.0 | 53 | Base license only | 0 | 14 |
| Brookdale East Niskayuna 2861 Troy Schenectady Rd, Niskayuna 12309 | 3.2 | 52 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 52 | 0 |
Which hospitals are closest to Brookdale Niskayuna?
Brookdale Niskayuna is located in the Town of Niskayuna, Schenectady County; its closest general hospital is Ellis Hospital (Ellis Medicine), about 1.7 miles away by straight line.
St. Peter's Hospital is next, about 11.0 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 Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc (1.8 mi, CMS 4 of 5) and Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing (1.9 mi, CMS 2 of 5).
What questions does the record of Brookdale Niskayuna raise?
Use the inspection data to guide the visit: ask for the latest Department of Health inspection report and how any citations were fixed.
- Ask how many aides and supervisors are on duty and awake overnight, and who handles medication assistance.
- Ask how many enhanced and special needs beds are free today and what triggers a move from one level to another.
- 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: Brookdale Niskayuna on NYS Health Profiles.
