Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, 18 Pasinella Way in Cohoes, as an adult home for 52 residents with ALR and SNALR certification; the building is in the City of Cohoes, Albany County.
Is Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center in Cohoes state-licensed?
New York lists Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center as an adult home under 000-E-283 with room for 52; a typical Capital Region residence holds 66, so this one is smaller than most.
| License | Operating certificate | Certified capacity | ALR certifications (beds) | Opened | Residents, end of 2026 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Home | 000-E-283 | 52 | ALR 52, SNALR 52 | August 20, 1997 | 48 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 48 people lived here in 52 certified beds, roughly 92% occupancy. The state lists Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, Inc. as operator (not for profit corporation). Licensing at this address goes back to 1997.
What assisted living certifications does Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center hold?
According to the state's quarterly capacity report, 52 beds carry Assisted Living Residence (ALR) certification; 52 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.
What have state inspectors found at Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center?
Between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2026, NYS Health Profiles records 11 inspection reports for Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, most recently dated March 24, 2026, and 32 violations overall.
| Report date | Inspection type | Violations | Status | Topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| March 6, 2026 | Relicensure, Complaint Survey | 7 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services; Resident services; Resident services |
| September 5, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| June 30, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| February 28, 2025 | Relicensure Survey | 11 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services; Resident services; Resident services |
| November 13, 2024 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| July 3, 2024 | Complaint Survey | 3 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident protections; Resident protections; Resident services |
| May 6, 2024 | Other Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Records and reports |
The most recent full relicensure inspection listed is from March 6, 2026. The total is above the Capital Region median of 23 violations for the same period. Topics cited most often: resident services (14), environmental standards (6), records and reports (4).
The remaining 3 older reports appear on the residence's NYS Health Profiles page.
Has Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center paid a Department of Health penalty?
Yes: NYS Health Profiles shows 1 enforcement action involving Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, the latest a Stipulation & Order dated July 30, 2025 (#ACF-25-043).
- July 30, 2025: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-25-043
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.
What other licensed residences are close to Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is Millview of Latham, LLC in Colonie, about 1.2 miles away by straight line, certified for 55 beds (ALR).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millview of Latham, LLC 514 Old Loudon Rd, Cohoes 12047 | 1.2 | 55 | ALR | 0 | 41 |
| Ahana House 31 6th St, Waterford 12188 | 2.5 | 17 | Base license only | 0 | 0 |
| The Pines at Heartwood 2405 Fifteenth Street, Troy 12180 | 3.5 | 86 | ALP | 0 | 144 |
| Elderwood Village at Colonie 626 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham 12110 | 3.5 | 94 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 23 | 68 |
| The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial 2256 Burdett Avenue, Troy 12180 | 3.9 | 69 | ALR, EALR | 0 | 26 |
Where is Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, and what is close by?
Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center is located in the City of Cohoes, Albany County; its closest general hospital is Samaritan Hospital (St. Peter's Health Partners), about 3.9 miles away by straight line.
Samaritan Hospital - Albany Memorial Campus is next, about 7.1 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 Eddy Village Green (0.2 mi, CMS 1 of 5) and Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center (3.9 mi, CMS 4 of 5).
What questions does the record of Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center raise?
Begin with what the public record raises: ask what prompted the July 30, 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: Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center on NYS Health Profiles.
