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10 Best Nursing Homes in Colonie, NY

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Colonie is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 43 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Colonie, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Colonie is about $5,200, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 737 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Colonie, NY

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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 Troy Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Troy Center, caring for New Yorkers is what we do. If you join us for short-term rehab, you probably won’t stay long, but you’ll take good memories and great results with you when you go. If you’re looking for long-term care, our skilled nursing facilities are second to none. Top-notch staff,...
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1010 Photos available
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.
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Photo of Troy Adult Home
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.
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...
Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Eden Park Nursing Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Our Lady of Mercy Life Ctr
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Heritage Home For Women
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.
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...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Colonie, NY

The average cost of senior living in Colonie is $5,200 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ballston Spa, NY with an average of $4,843 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Colonie, NY, vs. nearby cities

Colonie, NY
$5,200/mo
$5,332/mo

Nursing homes costs in Colonie, NY, vs. state and national averages

Colonie, NY
$5,200/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Colonie, NY, vs. other senior living options

$5,219/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,200/mo

Nursing homes costs in Colonie, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,543/mo
Studio
$5,933/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,825/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,523/mo

Senior living costs in Colonie vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Colonie, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColonie, NYNew YorkU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,200/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,157/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,219/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,514/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Colonie, NY:$5,200/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Colonie, NY:$5,157/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Colonie, NY:$5,219/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Colonie, NY:$3,514/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Colonie, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Colonie 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.

Colonie, NYNY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Colonie, NY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Colonie 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
Colonie, NY$6,048/mo$5,933/mo+1.9%
New York$7,026/mo$6,676/mo+5.2%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Colonie, NY
2024 average cost:$6,048/mo
2023 average cost:$5,933/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
New York
2024 average cost:$7,026/mo
2023 average cost:$6,676/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Colonie

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Colonie

Eddy Memory Care at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush, NY

5.0
I've been very happy with the care my mom received at Hawthorne Ridge. Specifically, you kept her safe. I know too well how devastating the past 20 months have been and was impressed with the hard work of the team there. You've done a remarkable job.

Promenade at University Place in Albany, NY

4.5
It's been great! The staff are wonderful. Everyone is helpful and compassionate. They were the only facility in the area that offers an ALP for if my Aunt's finances are such that she needs to such to Medicaid. Big plus and draw with that feature.

Beverwyck in Slingerlands, NY

5.0
Beverwyck offers a wealth of activities and interactions with people, even more than I imagined before moving here. No disappointments! It has been easy to meet people and make friends (I knew no one here). The common areas are attractive and comfortable, and have come to feel like home - an ...
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Colonie nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colonie nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colonie, 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 Colonie nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Colonie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Colonie, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Colonie nursing homes

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 Colonie Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Colonie, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Colonie nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Colonie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colonie, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Colonie nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Colonie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colonie, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colonie nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Colonie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colonie, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ingersoll Place, Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie and Peregrine Shaker are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Colonie, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 43 nursing homes facilities near Colonie, New York. See the full list.
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