Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Peregrine Shaker, 345 Northern Boulevard in Albany, as an enriched housing program for 171 residents with ALR, EALR and SNALR certification; the building is in the City of Albany, Albany County.
Is Peregrine Shaker in Albany state-licensed?
Peregrine Shaker operates under 1 Department of Health operating certificate (000-S-015) covering 171 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 | 000-S-015 | 171 | ALR 171, EALR 47, SNALR 35 | July 17, 1998 | 117 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 117 people lived here in 171 certified beds, roughly 68% occupancy. The state lists PSL of Shaker LLC as operator (llc). Licensing at this address goes back to 1998.
Which levels of care is Peregrine Shaker certified to provide?
According to the state's quarterly capacity report, 171 beds carry Assisted Living Residence (ALR) certification; 47 are Enhanced ALR (EALR) beds, which let residents with heavier physical needs stay; 35 are Special Needs ALR (SNALR) beds for people living with dementia.
Because certifications attach to beds rather than to the whole building, ask which room or wing your parent would live in and whether that specific bed holds the certification their care calls for. More on ALR, EALR and SNALR.
What have state inspectors found at Peregrine Shaker?
No inspection reports for Peregrine Shaker appear in NYS Health Profiles' current four-year window, which usually points to a new license or to no relicensure or complaint visit having been posted yet.
Request the latest Department of Health inspection report from the administrator; most New York adult care facilities must have at least one unannounced inspection each year.
Has Peregrine Shaker paid a Department of Health penalty?
Yes: NYS Health Profiles shows 1 enforcement action involving Peregrine Shaker, the latest a Stipulation & Order dated May 12, 2023 (#ACF-23-010).
- May 12, 2023: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-23-010
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?
What other licensed residences are close to Peregrine Shaker?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is Loudonville Assisted Living Residence in Colonie, about 0.7 miles away by straight line, certified for 105 beds (ALR, EALR, SNALR).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudonville Assisted Living Residence 298 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville 12211 | 0.7 | 105 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 18 | 22 |
| Promenade at University Place 1228 Western Avenue, Albany 12203 | 3.8 | 200 | ALR, EALR, SNALR, ALP | 32 | 54 |
| Albany Center for Independent Living 141 Rockefeller Road, Delmar 12054 | 4.1 | 67 | Base license only | 0 | 92 |
| Terrace at Beverwyck 41 Beverwyck Lane, Slingerlands 12159 | 4.2 | 48 | Base license only | 0 | 14 |
| Elderwood Village at Colonie 626 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham 12110 | 4.3 | 94 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 23 | 68 |
Where is Peregrine Shaker, and what is close by?
Peregrine Shaker is located in the City of Albany, Albany County; its closest general hospital is Samaritan Hospital - Albany Memorial Campus (St. Peter's Health Partners), about 0.3 miles away by straight line.
Albany Medical Center Hospital is next, about 1.7 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 Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (0.2 mi, CMS 1 of 5) and St. Margaret's Center (2.3 mi, CMS 4 of 5).
What should a family ask Peregrine Shaker before moving in?
Use the inspection data to guide the visit: ask what prompted the May 12, 2023 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: Peregrine Shaker on NYS Health Profiles.
