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According to my father, the food quality has been going down recently. We ultimately chose this community because it's close to my home and it's super clean. The staff are also kind and attentive.
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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Everyone we have met is friendly and helpful from 1st contact with sale/marketing moving in belongings maintenance staff very helpful, nurse, respectful room/laundry very clean dining staff very attentive...
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.
Rich in history, Ingersoll Place has provided a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals who are unable to remain in their own homes due to physical limitations or mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Ingersoll Place is a local, not-for-profit organization providing assisted...
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The staff is helpful and mostly very accommodating and attentive. You must be involved and persistent in following up, most staff are busy and don't return calls. Visit often and be involved. In general...
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.
Are you ready to redefine your independence?Here at our enhanced assisted living community, you’ll have help with things like dressing and managing medications so you can build new friendships and redefine your independence.  So go ahead and take that tai chi class, or join your new friends...
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Initially some medication administration concerns, Inconsistent care patterns, missing hearing aides,glasses and shoes requiring multiple conversation with team members to address this. Concern with skin...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Our Alzheimer's and dementia care community, also known as Clare Bridge, is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while also helping them preserve who they are. If you and your family are looking for a memory care community,...
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What I like the most about Peregrine Senior Living is that it is clean and new looking. They have very friendly staff who are helpful. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Come celebrate living at Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park (formerly Beacon Pointe Memory Care Community) - a truly different senior living community for the memory impaired where you and your life are celebrated - emotionally, physically and intellectually. With beautiful surroundings and...
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We cannot rate the cleanliness because my dad was a resident adjusting Meadows during Covid and I never got to see his room The nurses and staff seemed to really like my dad, and he, them. That made me...
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.
Opened in the fall of 2013, Judson Meadows is part of the Baptist Health System, a not-for-profit organization that has been dedicated to serving seniors and their families throughout the community since 1977. Located in a quiet and picturesque setting on 48 acres on the site of the former...
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My sister recently became a resident at Home of the Good Shepherd, because of some unexpected glitches during her release from the hospital. The people at Home of the Good Shepherd made an enormous effort...
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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives....
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
At the Home of the Good Shepherd we offer our residents superior professional care in a warm and inviting assisted living environment. Our size allows us to treat each person as an individual, meeting their own particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their...
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They go above and beyond to keep your loved one as independent as they can for as long as possible. They work with family members to meet your loved ones needs. They include everyone, no matter memory...
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.
There is a difference in assisted living. It's called The Terrace.Living independently is one of the keys to living a healthy, happy life. However, for many, there comes a time when a little help with everyday activities can make a big difference. That's when you can feel secure knowing you can...
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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.
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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, Memory Care
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.
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.
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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.
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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of assisted living in Charlton, NY

The average cost of senior living in Charlton is $4,681 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gloversville, NY with an average of $3,416 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Charlton, NY vs. nearby cities

Charlton, NY
$4,681/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Charlton, NY vs. the state and national average

Charlton, NY
$4,681/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Charlton vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,681/mo
$4,666/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Charlton, NY by room type

Semi-Private
$5,388/mo
Studio
$6,206/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,310/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Charlton over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Charlton, 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 Charlton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Charlton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Charlton

Peregrine Crossgate in Albany, NY

5.0
The staff has been very helpful answering all of questions and concerns. Everyone is very friendly and caring. The facility is clean and has lots of activities. The other residents are so nice and welcoming. They are good. My MIL is in a deluxe studio. Very roomy and plenty of space. ...
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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.

Albany Center Adult Home in Delmar, NY

4.0
Our loved one really enjoys the friendly atmosphere and the accessibility of the executive director. This community recently had a change of ownership so the only thing our loved one is unhappy with is the new staff changes they are making.

Charlton review score based on 71 family reviews

6.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 71 reviews of 15 Charlton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Charlton 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

Charlton review score compared against nearby cities

6.9
Charlton, NY15 facilities
6.5
Ballston Spa, NY14 facilities
7.7

Review subcategories for Charlton 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 71 reviews of 15 Charlton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Charlton 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
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Charlton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charlton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charlton, 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 Charlton 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 Charlton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.3%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.3%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Charlton 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 Charlton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Charlton 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 Charlton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Charlton 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 Charlton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
6.3%
29.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charlton 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 Charlton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.8%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Charlton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New York assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Charlton protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

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Ingersoll Place, Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie and Elderwood Village at Colonie are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Charlton, New York. See full list of communities.

There are 19 assisted living facilities near Charlton, New York. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Charlton, New York are Ingersoll Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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