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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Scotia, NY

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If you’re looking for assisted living in Scotia, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Scotia or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Scotia.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Scotia for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 13 assisted living facilities in the Scotia area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rapp Road Community Historic District, Pine Hills and Hurstville.
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9.9
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31 reviews
9.9
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31 reviews
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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
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.
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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9.7
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45 reviews
9.7
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45 reviews
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31%
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My sister's and I are extremely satisfied with his level of care, the compassion and care of the staff, the attention to care details, and the level of communication are exceptional! The meals are amazing!...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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22 Floor plans available
9.4
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53 reviews
9.4
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53 reviews
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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
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.
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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8.8
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45 reviews
8.8
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45 reviews
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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
Care types provided by this community
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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8.5
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37 reviews
8.5
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37 reviews
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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
Care types provided by this community
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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7.0
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4 reviews
7.0
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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
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.
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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2.0
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35 reviews
2.0
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35 reviews
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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
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.
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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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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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...
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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
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of assisted living in Scotia, NY

The average cost of senior living in Scotia is $4,682 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fultonville, NY with an average of $3,416 per month.

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

Scotia, NY
$4,682/mo
$4,832/mo

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

Scotia, NY
$4,682/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,682/mo
$4,696/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,558/mo
Studio
$6,931/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,310/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Scotia over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Scotia, 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 Scotia.

What families are saying about assisted living in Scotia

Recent reviews for assisted living in Scotia

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.

Scotia review score based on 80 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 80 reviews of 10 Scotia assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Scotia 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

Scotia review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Scotia, NY10 facilities
8.3
Schenectady, NY19 facilities
8.0
Altamont, NY10 facilities

Review subcategories for Scotia 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 80 reviews of 10 Scotia assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Scotia 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.
Scotia, NY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Scotia assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scotia assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scotia, 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 Scotia 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 Scotia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scotia, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
48.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
90%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scotia 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 Scotia Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scotia, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scotia 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 Scotia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scotia, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Scotia 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 Scotia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scotia, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
10%
29.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scotia 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 Scotia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scotia, NYNational
Activity director
Activity director
90%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
90%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
90%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
30%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Scotia

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 Scotia protect seniors.

Learn about New York Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 13 assisted living facilities near Scotia, New York. See the full list.

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

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