Albany Senior AdvisorNiskayuna is the suburban town between Schenectady and Colonie along the Mohawk, following Balltown Road, Union Street and Route 7, with a large share of older residents and quiet residential streets.
For its size Niskayuna holds an unusual number of licensed residences, several of them campuses off Balltown Road and Route 7, along with a nursing home. That makes it one of the densest assisted living towns in the region.
How much licensed senior care does Niskayuna, NY have?
Census Bureau estimates put Niskayuna at about 24,211 residents on July 1, 2025 (up from 23,270 in 2020), and the New York State Department of Health licenses 4 adult care facility buildings and 1 nursing home there.
| Found in Niskayuna | Not found in Niskayuna | |
|---|---|---|
| On the NYSDOH roster here | Licensed residences (adult homes & enriched housing): 4, Nursing homes: 1, Licensed home care agencies: 2 | — |
| Missing here | — | Certified home health agencies, Hospices, Adult day health care |
| SNALR dementia beds | 2 residences | — |
Which licensed assisted living residences are in Niskayuna?
The state roster lists 4 adult care facility buildings in Niskayuna with 306 certified beds, 2 of them with SNALR dementia beds; the largest is Brookdale Niskayuna, certified for 115.
| Facility | License | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Latest DOH inspection | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Niskayuna 1786 Union Street, Niskayuna 12309 | EHP | 115 | ALR, EALR | 0 | 05/05/2026 | 23 |
| Ingersoll Place 3359 Consaul Rd, Schenectady 12304 | AH | 86 | ALR, EALR, SNALR, ALP | 17 | 04/09/2026 | 24 |
| The Terrace at Glen Eddy 1 Ascot Ln, Niskayuna 12309 | EHP | 53 | Base license only | 0 | 01/12/2026 | 14 |
| Brookdale East Niskayuna 2861 Troy Schenectady Rd, Niskayuna 12309 | AH | 52 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 52 | None in window | 0 |
Has the state taken enforcement action against any residence in Niskayuna?
NYS Health Profiles shows enforcement actions for 1 residence in Niskayuna; the latest is a Stipulation & Order involving Ingersoll Place, dated September 5, 2025.
- Ingersoll Place: 1 action, most recent September 5, 2025
Order numbers and the related inspection reports are on each residence's page. An old order does not prove a problem today, but it is a fair thing to ask about on a tour.
Which nursing homes are in Niskayuna, and what are their CMS ratings?
Niskayuna has 1 licensed nursing home with 112 beds; of the 1 carrying a CMS overall rating, 1 have four or five stars.
| Facility | CMS overall rating | Certified capacity | Last CMS health inspection | Deficiencies cited | Nurse hrs/resident/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1805 Providence Avenue, Niskayuna 12309 | 4 of 5 | 112 | January 10, 2025 | 5 | 3.96 |
Which home care agencies and hospices list an office in Niskayuna?
The state roster shows 2 home care, hospice or adult day health licenses with an office address in Niskayuna; most agencies travel well beyond the town their office is in.
- CareGivers — licensed home care services agency, licensed since 2005
- Ingersoll Place Licensed Home Care Services Agency — licensed home care services agency, licensed since 2023
Which hospitals are closest to Niskayuna?
From the middle of Niskayuna's licensed facilities, the nearest hospitals are Ellis Hospital (Ellis Medicine, about 2.7 miles) and St. Peter's Hospital (about 10.2 miles).
Samaritan Hospital - Albany Memorial Campus is about 10.6 miles out. Distances are measured in a straight line, which is fine for comparing but not a driving time, especially in winter.
Where can families in Niskayuna get free help?
Schenectady County Senior and Long Term Care Services ((518) 382-8481) is the free first stop for Niskayuna families, with NY Connects statewide at 1-800-342-9871, and Catholic Charities' Long Term Care Ombudsman Program in Schenectady, (518) 372-5667, advocates for anyone living in a licensed residence or nursing home.
Suspected abuse of an adult living at home goes to Schenectady County Adult Protective Services at (518) 388-4470. Eddy SeniorCare's PACE program covers listed ZIP codes in Schenectady County; call (518) 539-4986 to check an address.
