Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial, 2256 Burdett Avenue in Troy, as an enriched housing program for 69 residents with ALR and EALR certification; the building is in the City of Troy, Rensselaer County.
Is The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial in Troy state-licensed?
The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial operates under 1 Department of Health operating certificate (600-S-001) covering 69 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 | 600-S-001 | 69 | ALR 69, EALR 69 | April 18, 2003 | 66 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 66 people lived here in 69 certified beds, roughly 96% occupancy. The state lists The James A. Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center, Inc. as operator (not for profit corporation). Licensing at this address goes back to 2003.
Which levels of care is The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial certified to provide?
According to the state's quarterly capacity report, 69 beds carry Assisted Living Residence (ALR) certification; 69 are Enhanced ALR (EALR) beds, which let residents with heavier physical needs stay.
These certifications decide whether someone can stay when needs change: EALR covers chronic help with walking or transfers, and SNALR requires a dementia plan approved by the department. More on ALR, EALR and SNALR.
Which violations has New York cited at The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial?
Between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2026, NYS Health Profiles records 7 inspection reports for The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial, most recently dated February 4, 2026, and 26 violations overall.
| Report date | Inspection type | Violations | Status | Topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| January 21, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| January 21, 2026 | Relicensure, Follow-up Survey | 2 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Inspection; Environmental standards |
| July 31, 2025 | Relicensure Survey | 8 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services; Resident services; Resident services |
| October 28, 2024 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| July 29, 2024 | Relicensure, Complaint Survey | 16 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident protections; Resident services; Resident services |
| November 28, 2022 | Other Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
The most recent full relicensure inspection listed is from January 21, 2026. The total is above the Capital Region median of 23 violations for the same period. Topics cited most often: environmental standards (9), resident services (9), admission and retention standards (3).
Is there a stipulation on file for The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial?
Yes: NYS Health Profiles shows 1 enforcement action involving The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial, the latest a Stipulation & Order dated November 6, 2025 (#ACF-25-074).
- November 6, 2025: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-25-074
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?
Can The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial keep someone whose dementia is advancing?
Without SNALR beds, The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial cannot keep a resident whose dementia calls for a secured or specialized setting; the nearest SNALR-certified residence is Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center in Cohoes, about 3.9 miles away by straight line.
- Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center — 52 SNALR beds, 3.9 mi
- Elderwood Village at Colonie — 23 SNALR beds, 5.0 mi
- Loudonville Assisted Living Residence — 18 SNALR beds, 5.8 mi
How does The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial compare with residences nearby?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is The Pines at Heartwood in Troy, about 0.4 miles away by straight line, certified for 86 beds (ALP).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines at Heartwood 2405 Fifteenth Street, Troy 12180 | 0.4 | 86 | ALP | 0 | 144 |
| The Eliot at Troy, LLC 2902 Upper Tibbits Avenue, Troy 12180 | 0.5 | 155 | ALP | 0 | 67 |
| Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center 18 Pasinella Way, Cohoes 12047 | 3.9 | 52 | ALR, SNALR | 52 | 32 |
| Ahana House 31 6th St, Waterford 12188 | 4.0 | 17 | Base license only | 0 | 0 |
| Elderwood Village at Colonie 626 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham 12110 | 5.0 | 94 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 23 | 68 |
Where is The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial, and what is close by?
The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial is located in the City of Troy, Rensselaer County; its closest general hospital is Samaritan Hospital (St. Peter's Health Partners), about 0.1 miles away by straight line.
Samaritan Hospital - Albany Memorial Campus is next, about 5.8 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 Memorial Geriatric Center (0.0 mi, CMS 4 of 5) and Eddy Heritage House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (0.5 mi, CMS 1 of 5).
A nursing home shares this street address: Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center (80 beds), Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center (80 beds).
What should we ask when touring The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial?
Use the inspection data to guide the visit: ask what prompted the November 6, 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: The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial on NYS Health Profiles.
