The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Saratoga Springs, NY

Situated just 30 miles north of the Albany Capital Region, Woodlawn Commons offers scenic views of the Adirondack Mountains and easy access to shopping and dining venues, medical facilities and government offices. This community is listed among our top 10 for its friendly staff and outstanding facility amenities. Residents and their guests enjoy dining at the community's in-house restaurant, and housekeeping and laundry services ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle. To keep residents busy, the community has a robust activities calendar featuring social, recreational and educational opportunities.

Home of the Good Shepherd's Saratoga Springs campus ranks among the region's top assisted living communities for its experienced, personable staff and homelike amenities. This community offers two levels of care, including assisted living and enhanced assisted living, enabling residents to age in place as their needs evolve. The community fosters an active lifestyle through daily exercise programs, art classes and games. On-site amenities such as the full-service beauty salon and library ensure residents don't have to venture far from home for services and entertainment.

Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton is situated just off State Road 34, less than 5 miles from area restaurants, medical offices and the Wilton Mall. This community provides personalized care services with two levels of service to accommodate the needs of those requiring basic personal care and skilled nursing services. The community features four floor plans, letting residents select the apartment that best suits their budget and lifestyle, and on-site activities such as bingo, ice cream socials and arts and crafts classes ensure there's always something to do.

Home of the Good Shepherd's Highpointe campus is situated in the heart of Malta in a parklike setting with mature trees, gardens and outdoor seating. The community offers four floor plans, ranging from cozy studios to one-bedroom apartments with spacious entertaining areas. It has an outstanding dining program brought by an experienced culinary staff that prepares freshly cooked, nutritious meals from locally sourced ingredients. Its care manager works closely with nurses and community providers to see to residents' physical, social and medical needs, and care staff provides accompaniment and companionship to and from doctor's appointments to help communicate with the doctor and ensure the resident's medical needs are addressed.

Brookdale Niskayuna is a premier assisted living community in the Upper Union Street district of Niskayuna, about 25 miles south of Saratoga Springs. This community is listed among our top 10 for its professional, friendly staff and amenities. Residents participate in a full array of engaging activities, such as tai chi and movie matinees, and transportation services are included in the monthly rent to make it easy to access area amenities. The community features the Brain Fit program, which focuses on six dimensions of cognitive health through education and weekly activities designed to optimize brain function.

Atria Guilderland is listed among the top communities in the Saratoga Springs region for its tenured staff, specially curated activities and overall value. This community is situated about 30 miles south of Saratoga Springs, just west of Albany, offering easy access to health care facilities such as St. Peter's Hospital and Albany Medical Center. It features a park-like setting with mature, towering trees, walkways and seating areas, and over 200 monthly educational, cultural and social events accommodate nearly any interest. Residents enjoy spacious studio apartments, and regularly scheduled housekeeping and transportation services ensure a worry-free lifestyle.

The Promenade at University Place offers an outstanding dining program, a range of amenities, friendly staff and excellent overall value, earning it a spot on our top 10 list. The community features inviting indoor and outdoor common areas where residents can relax and catch up with friends, and a rotating activities calendar with games, arts and crafts, movie matinees and fitness classes let residents be as active or relaxed as they prefer. Seniors enjoy three gourmet meals served daily in the well-appointed dining room, and the well-stocked library ensures fresh reading materials for quiet afternoons.

The Terrace at Glen Eddy is a licensed community situated just minutes from Avon Crest Town Park, grocery stores and restaurants in the southeastern region of Schenectady, about 25 miles south of Saratoga Springs. The community features 42 private one- and two-bedroom apartments with a range of floor plans to choose from, and its licensed nursing staff is available around-the-clock for scheduled and unscheduled needs. A range of medical services from physicians and therapists are available onsite, and regular transportation makes it easy for residents to attend doctor's appointments and errands.

The Terrace at Eddy Memorial is situated about 30 miles south of Saratoga Springs in Troy, which features mature trees, sidewalk-lined roads and numerous shopping and dining venues. It's affiliated with St. Peter's Health Partners, the region's most comprehensive nonprofit integrated health network, and it's across the street from Samaritan Hospital for easy access to medical care. On-site, residents enjoy amenities such as an activities room, outdoor seating areas and a full-service beauty salon and barbershop. The community implements EmpowerU, a wellness program that focuses on seven dimensions of physical and mental wellness.

Ingersoll Place is situated in Niskayuna, about 20 miles south of Saratoga Springs, near the Mansion Square shopping plaza and several golf courses. It's ranked among the top 10 assisted living facilities in the Saratoga Springs region for its overall value, delicious cuisine and facility amenities. The community has a food service director who works with a registered dietitian to design delicious, healthy meals, which residents enjoy in the beautifully appointed Stanford Dining Room. Residents choose from studios, one-bedroom apartments and companion suites, all of which feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, kitchenettes and personal heating and cooling systems.