Best Skilled Nursing in Albany, New York
8 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 8 skilled nursing communities in Albany. Families rate them 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 629 public reviews.
- 8communities
- 4.1average rating, 8 rated
- 629family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Teresian House Center for the Elderly
Albany, New York
4.8(286)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Center
Albany, New York
5(3)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hospice Inn at St. Peter's
Albany, New York
5(9)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Albany, New York
4(42)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors
Albany, New York
3.8(85)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center (SPARC) - Men's Community Residence
Albany, New York
3.3(3)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
St Margarets Center
Albany, New York
3.1(10)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hudson Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Albany, New York
3.5(191)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Albany
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Teresian House Center for the Elderly
4.8 (286 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 302 units
Teresian House is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Albany, New York, with a large number of Google reviews and a high average rating from families. Beyond the rating, no further review commentary or…
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5 (9 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
4 (42 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 250 units
There are no individual family reviews available for Shaker Place, though the community holds an overall Google rating of 4.0 from 42 reviews. Descriptions point to a recently modernized skilled nursing and…
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Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors
3.8 (85 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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3.1 (10 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 92 units
St. Margaret's Center is a specialized pediatric skilled nursing facility in Albany, NY, providing long-term intensive care for medically fragile infants, children, and young adults rather than typical senior residents.…
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Hudson Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
3.5 (191 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 169 units
What families say about skilled nursing in Albany
Counted across the review summaries of 6 Albany communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Medical and nursing care 33%
- Caring, attentive staff 17%
- Food and dining 17%
- Activities and social life 17%
- Cleanliness 17%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 50%
- Cost and billing 50%
- Building and upkeep 17%
“My father was here for 5+ years and 10 years to the day later, my mother moved in. Much kudos to the entire staff who make the Teresian House feel like home. Lots of activities, friendly staff, in house chapel if you need it. Keep up the good work!”
Skilled Nursing in Albany: the figures
- •Of the 5 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60.
- •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (5), on-site nurse (rn) (5), emergency call system (5), 24-hour staff (5), medication management (5), housekeeping (4).
Skilled Nursing near Albany
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slingerlands3.7 mi | 6 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.7 mi |
| Delmar5.1 mi | 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 5.1 mi |
| East Greenbush7.8 mi | 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 7.8 mi |
| Niskayuna7.8 mi | 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 7.8 mi |
| Troy7.9 mi | 15 | 3.7 / 5 | 7.9 mi |
| Schenectady9.3 mi | 11 | 4.1 / 5 | 9.3 mi |
| Amsterdam26 mi | 7 | 3.5 / 5 | 26 mi |
| Saratoga Springs27.7 mi | 9 | 4 / 5 | 27.7 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 8 communities listed in Albany, 629 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Albany ask about.
- Home Care in New York: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Albany: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Albany, New York?
MyLivingChoice lists 8 skilled nursing long term care communities in Albany, New York, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Albany are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Hospice Inn at St. Peter's (5★, 9 ratings), Teresian House Center for the Elderly (4.8★, 286 ratings), Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (4★, 42 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Albany?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Albany has skilled nursing / long term care (8 communities), assisted living (7 communities), independent living (4 communities), home health (2 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Albany?
Families rate Albany skilled nursing long term care communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 629 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Albany skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 6 Albany communities, the most common praise is medical and nursing care (mentioned for 33%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 17%), food and dining (mentioned for 17%). The most common concerns are communication with families (50%), cost and billing (50%), building and upkeep (17%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Albany?
Of the 5 Albany communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Albany nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Albany carry an overall star rating, averaging 3 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.