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Assisted living costs in Columbia County average about $5,361 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 80 communities in Columbia County. Our detailed directory has 1205 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Everything here has been wonderful! The staff are fabulous, the food is delicious, and they've got social activities going on all the time! The facility itself is a very nice looking older building, and it...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Loudonville Assisted Living and Memory Care has been a wonderful place for my mother. The nursing services, dining, and activities are all exactly what she needs at this time. The staff are all loving and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are owned and operated by the Levine family, caring for seniors over 60 years. Michael Levine, son, is here most everyday. The Levine family has worked to create an environment based on traditional values that recognize the unique needs and preferences of each resident. Our highest priority...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
For more than fifty years, the Levine family (local family) has worked to create a loving environment based on traditional values that recognizes the unique needs and preferences of each of our residents.  We are small (Bed N' Breakfast Style) 18 residents.  We serve a population of the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Troy Adult Home is an assisted living community that benefits from being nestled among the natural beauty of Troy, NY. The forest of trees that surrounds our facility give off a cascade of color during the fall, and the wide open spaces on our grounds give residents plenty of places to enjoy the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My Dad is happy to be in Valley Vista. I visited him twice during the Covid-19 oubreak as I really worried about him. They took care of him well and there are no Covid-19 cases over here at all. I understand...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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They were fantastic. I was helping a friend who has a lifelong disability. Melissa, the Administrator, was phenomenal, always supportive and trying to look out for his needs. They connected Michael to a...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and the belief that each individual, regardless of age, sex, race, religion or handicap, is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Heritage Home For Women
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
In 1868, Schenectady residents recognized the need for a caring environment for older women. To that end, an organization, known as the “Haven of Rest” was formed. The original location of the residence was on Green Street, in the heart of the Stockade area. In 1901, the name changed to the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center
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She has been happy there. The care that they give is just fine. It's clean and the staff is friendly. All of that is very good. I chose this one because it came recommended by someone who also had their...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and belief that each individual regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or handicap is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a human...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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They've done a great job so far! We're very pleased with the support and help they've given us. It's a small community, so each of the residents gets a lot of one on one attention, and they seem to take...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Moran's Rest Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Veterans Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Columbia County, NY

The average cost of senior living in Columbia County is $5,361 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valatie, NY with an average of $4,669 per month.

Assisted living costs in Columbia County, NY, vs. nearby counties

Columbia County, NY
$5,361/mo
$5,361/mo

Assisted living costs in Columbia County, NY, vs. state and national averages

Columbia County, NY
$5,361/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Columbia County, NY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,361/mo
$5,407/mo

Assisted living costs in Columbia County, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,892/mo
Private
$6,500/mo
Studio
$6,455/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,596/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,237/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,655/mo

Senior living costs in Columbia County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Columbia County, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbia County, NYNew YorkU.S.
Assisted Living$5,361/mo$5,839/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,407/mo$5,929/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$4,130/mo$4,694/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Columbia County, NY:$5,361/mo
New York:$5,839/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Columbia County, NY:$5,407/mo
New York:$5,929/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Columbia County, NY:$4,130/mo
New York:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Columbia County, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Columbia County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Columbia County, NY

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Columbia County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Columbia County, NY$5,632/mo$6,028/mo-6.6%
New York$6,714/mo$6,394/mo+5.0%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Columbia County, NY
2024 average cost:$5,632/mo
2023 average cost:$6,028/mo
Percent change:-6.6%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,714/mo
2023 average cost:$6,394/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Columbia County, NY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Columbia County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Columbia County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Columbia County

Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY

5.0
They are really perfect. They are trying to accomodate my loved one, who loves the breakfast. They have plenty of activites. The value for the money is worth it, and it gives me a peace of mind. I saw the community before, and had the opportunity to tour the place, and it was a nice place. I was ...
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The Landing of Poughkeepsie

4.3
I would say that it's a good place and my mom is happy there. I would mention the food is good, but the delivery is lacking thought management is aware and working on it.

The Cottage at Litchfield Hills in Torrington, CT

5.0
It's a very nice, comfortable place where they try to cater to the patient and there family, as [name removed] did last week for my wife's birthday party, she was very helpful. I'm just happy we were able to get her back from Arkansas to a place close to home that she is comfortable at and we ...
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Columbia County review score based on 243 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 243 reviews of 69 Columbia County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Columbia County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Columbia County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Columbia County, NY69 facilities
8.2
Philmont, NY79 facilities
8.2

Review subcategories for Columbia County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 243 reviews of 69 Columbia County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Columbia County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Columbia County, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Columbia County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Columbia County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Columbia County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbia County, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.3%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Columbia County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Columbia County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbia County, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbia County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Columbia County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbia County, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
52.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Columbia County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbia County, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
29%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Columbia County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia County, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
63.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
31.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Columbia County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Columbia County protect seniors.
Learn about New York assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Ingersoll Place, Eddy Hawthorne Ridge and Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Columbia County, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 80 assisted living facilities near Columbia County, New York. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Columbia County, New York are Ingersoll Place, Eddy Hawthorne Ridge and Southwick Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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