Albany Senior AdvisorThe City of Schenectady sits on the Mohawk River about 15 miles northwest of Albany, from the Stockade historic district and downtown State Street to Bellevue, Mont Pleasant and the Union College area. Ellis Hospital is the city's general hospital, and Sunnyview's rehabilitation hospital is also in the city.
The city holds licensed residences and nursing homes, and its mailing address also covers parts of Rotterdam, Niskayuna and Glenville, which we place in their real towns.
How much licensed senior care does Schenectady, NY have?
Census Bureau estimates put Schenectady at about 69,471 residents on July 1, 2025 (up from 67,047 in 2020), and the New York State Department of Health licenses 2 adult care facility buildings and 2 nursing homes there.
| Found in Schenectady | Not found in Schenectady | |
|---|---|---|
| On the NYSDOH roster here | Licensed residences (adult homes & enriched housing): 2, Nursing homes: 2, Licensed home care agencies: 3 | — |
| Missing here | — | Certified home health agencies, Hospices, Adult day health care |
| SNALR dementia beds | 1 residence | — |
Which licensed assisted living residences are in Schenectady?
The state roster lists 2 adult care facility buildings in Schenectady with 176 certified beds, 1 of them with SNALR dementia beds; the largest is Kingsway Manor, LLC, certified for 140.
| Facility | License | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Latest DOH inspection | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Manor, LLC 357 Kings Rd, Schenectady 12304 | AH | 140 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 20 | 06/30/2026 | 16 |
| Heritage Home for Women 1519 Union Street, Schenectady 12309 | AH | 36 | Base license only | 0 | 02/09/2026 | 14 |
Which nursing homes are in Schenectady, and what are their CMS ratings?
Schenectady has 2 licensed nursing homes with 400 beds; of the 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc 323 Kings Road, Schenectady 12304 | 4 of 5 | 160 | August 26, 2024 | 3 | 4.32 |
| Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing 526 Altamont Ave, Schenectady 12303 | 2 of 5 | 240 | August 19, 2025 | 15 | 3.58 |
Which home care agencies and hospices list an office in Schenectady?
The state roster shows 3 home care, hospice or adult day health licenses with an office address in Schenectady; most agencies travel well beyond the town their office is in.
- All Metro Health Care — licensed home care services agency, licensed since 2011
- Home Instead — licensed home care services agency, licensed since 2014
- Kingsway Home Care Services, Inc. — licensed home care services agency, licensed since 1997
Which hospitals are closest to Schenectady?
From the middle of Schenectady's licensed facilities, the nearest hospitals are Ellis Hospital (Ellis Medicine, about 2.2 miles) and St. Peter's Hospital (about 10.7 miles).
Samaritan Hospital - Albany Memorial Campus is about 11.6 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 Schenectady get free help?
Schenectady County Senior and Long Term Care Services ((518) 382-8481) is the free first stop for Schenectady 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.
