Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Elderwood Village at Colonie, 626 Watervliet-Shaker Road in Latham, as an adult home for 94 residents with ALR, EALR and SNALR certification; the building is in the Town of Colonie, Albany County.
Is Elderwood Village at Colonie in Latham state-licensed?
Elderwood Village at Colonie operates under 1 Department of Health operating certificate (000-F-314) covering 94 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-314 | 94 | ALR 94, EALR 24, SNALR 23 | February 28, 1983 | 77 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 77 people lived here in 94 certified beds, roughly 82% occupancy. The state lists 626 Watervliet Shaker Road Operating Company, LLC as operator (llc). Licensing at this address goes back to 1983.
What assisted living certifications does Elderwood Village at Colonie hold?
According to the state's quarterly capacity report, 94 beds carry Assisted Living Residence (ALR) certification; 24 are Enhanced ALR (EALR) beds, which let residents with heavier physical needs stay; 23 are Special Needs ALR (SNALR) beds for people living with dementia.
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.
Which violations has New York cited at Elderwood Village at Colonie?
State inspectors visited Elderwood Village at Colonie 31 times in the four-year window on NYS Health Profiles, last on June 15, 2026; 10 reports cited at least one violation, for 68 in all.
| Report date | Inspection type | Violations | Status | Topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| May 1, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| April 27, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| April 17, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| April 8, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident protections |
| March 26, 2026 | Relicensure Survey | 12 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Requirements before submitting a request for; Resident protections; Resident protections |
| March 13, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| February 26, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
The most recent full relicensure inspection listed is from March 26, 2026. The total is above the Capital Region median of 23 violations for the same period. Topics cited most often: resident services (18), food service (8), resident protections (7).
The remaining 23 older reports appear on the residence's NYS Health Profiles page.
Has the state taken enforcement action against Elderwood Village at Colonie?
Yes: NYS Health Profiles shows 2 enforcement actions involving Elderwood Village at Colonie, the latest a Stipulation & Order dated August 27, 2025 (#ACF-25-049).
- August 27, 2025: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-25-049
- November 1, 2022: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-22-058
Enforcement actions are far less common than routine citations, so one on the record merits a plain question: what happened, and how is the fix being verified today?
How does Elderwood Village at Colonie compare with residences nearby?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie in Colonie, about 2.9 miles away by straight line, certified for 68 beds (ALR, EALR, SNALR).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie 5 S Family Dr, Albany 12205 | 2.9 | 68 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 68 | 0 |
| Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center 18 Pasinella Way, Cohoes 12047 | 3.5 | 52 | ALR, SNALR | 52 | 32 |
| Loudonville Assisted Living Residence 298 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville 12211 | 3.7 | 105 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 18 | 22 |
| Millview of Latham, LLC 514 Old Loudon Rd, Cohoes 12047 | 3.9 | 55 | ALR | 0 | 41 |
| Peregrine Shaker 345 Northern Boulevard, Albany 12204 | 4.3 | 171 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 35 | 0 |
How near is medical care to Elderwood Village at Colonie in Latham?
Elderwood Village at Colonie is located in the Town of Colonie, Albany County; its closest general hospital is Samaritan Hospital - Albany Memorial Campus (St. Peter's Health Partners), about 4.3 miles away by straight line.
Samaritan Hospital is next, about 4.9 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 Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (2.6 mi, CMS 1 of 5) and Eddy Village Green (3.4 mi, CMS 1 of 5).
What should we ask when touring Elderwood Village at Colonie?
Use the inspection data to guide the visit: ask what prompted the August 27, 2025 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 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: Elderwood Village at Colonie on NYS Health Profiles.
