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Washington Center in Argyle, NY

Washington Center is an assisted living community in Argyle, NY.

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Washington Center in Argyle, NY

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, set for a meal.

  • Decor

    A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, ready for guests.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a television, coffee table, and indoor plants by the window.

  • Building

    A building entrance with benches and patriotic decorations.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with twin beds and colorful balloons.

  • Windows

    A small chapel room with wooden walls, featuring an altar adorned with religious icons and a cross.

  • Artwork

    A woman reads on a sofa in a cozy living room with stylish furniture and artwork on the wall.

  • Wall Art

    Two people sitting in a waiting room, engaging in conversation while looking at documents.

  • Dining Table

    A dining table set with a blue tablecloth, complete with cutlery, glasses, and a flower arrangement, near a large window overlooking greenery.

4573 State Route 40, Argyle, NY 12809

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.9 from 151 reviews
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95
4 stars
16
3 stars
3
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Washington Center

common 34 reviews mention this

Staff kindness shows up repeatedly

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, helpful, and professional.

Many reviewers say the staff takes time to answer questions and treat residents with patience and dignity. Several people highlight specific roles like aides, nurses, and therapists, describing them as attentive and supportive. A smaller set of reviews criticizes staffing behavior and responsiveness, but even those comments often distinguish that some individual caregivers were better than the overall experience.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Care support is a mixed picture

Care experiences range from strongly positive to serious concerns about basics.

On the positive side, multiple reviews describe recovery and day-to-day comfort improving, including therapy progress and dependable assistance. Other reviews raise concerns about missed call bells, inadequate attention, bathing needs, medication handling, and documentation. A few also mention weekend care falling behind weekdays, suggesting a consistency issue depending on timing.

common 11 reviews mention this

Dining quality varies by reviewer

Dining draws both praise and complaints about quality and meal experience.

Several reviewers say meals are better than they expected, with improved appetite and restaurant-like enjoyment at times. Others describe meals as bland or insufficient, including concerns about cold food or meal setups like lacking appropriate support at the table. A reviewer also notes that the facility seems to use an institutional routine, which can get old over longer stays.

  • A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, ready for guests.
  • A cozy dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, set for a meal.
caveat 10 reviews mention this

Communication can be responsive or lacking

Family updates are sometimes praised, but others report delays and poor follow-through.

Some reviewers say staff communicate well, call back, and keep families informed about care changes and issues. Others report unreturned messages, lack of proactive updates, or inconsistent information from administration. In at least one review, caregivers are portrayed as better about communication than the administrative side.

common 12 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab results differ

Physical and occupational therapy receives both strong praise and serious criticism.

Many reviewers describe therapy as effective, supportive, and tied to meaningful mobility improvements. Several also mention specific therapy staff being encouraging and professional. Other reviews describe rehab as too brief, not delivered as expected, or hindered by staffing and medical follow-up concerns.

common 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is mentioned often

Residents and families frequently comment on cleanliness, both positively and negatively.

A number of reviewers explicitly say the facility is clean and well kept, including rooms and common areas. Other reviews describe unclean conditions and poor hygiene at the bedside, sometimes alongside broader concerns about basic care. Overall, cleanliness appears to be an experience that varies by reviewer and situation.

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Features

Housing

  • 35 resident community capacity 35 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Companion care Companion care
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Psychiatric care Psychiatric care
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

Argyle, a charming town in upstate New York, offers a peaceful and welcoming environment for senior living. With several places of worship nearby, including Durkeetown Baptist Church and St Mary's Church, residents can nurture their spiritual well-being. The town also boasts a variety of dining options such as The Anvil Inn and Old Saratoga Eatery, providing opportunities for social outings and delicious meals. Access to quality healthcare is convenient with Fort Edward-Kingsbury Health Center and Greenwich Regional Medical Center in close proximity. Additionally, parks like Hudson Crossing Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Transportation options like U-Haul Moving & Storage make getting around the area easy. Overall, Argyle provides a safe and comfortable community for seniors looking to enjoy their golden years in a peaceful setting.

Places of Worship

  • Durkeetown Baptist Church (3.7 miles)
  • Pine Knolls Alliance Church (9.1 miles)
  • Episcopal Diocese Of Albany (9.3 miles)
  • St Mary's Church (10.6 miles)
  • East Hebron United Presbyterian Church (11 miles)
  • Hartford United Methodist Church (12.2 miles)
  • Hartford Yoked Parish (12.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Anvil Inn (6.4 miles)
  • Green Acres Tavern (7 miles)
  • McDonald's (7.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (7.4 miles)
  • Just Meats Deli and Market (7.8 miles)
  • Subway (8.3 miles)
  • Old Saratoga Eatery (8.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Fort Edward-Kingsbury Health Center (6.5 miles)
  • Greenwich Regional Medical Center (7.1 miles)
  • Mitchell A Cohen DDS (7.1 miles)
  • Schuylerville Family Health (8.2 miles)
  • Warren-Washington Association For Mental Health (8.3 miles)
  • Family Practice of Hudson Falls PC (8.8 miles)
  • Hudson Falls Internal Medicine (8.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Hannaford Pharmacy (6.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7 miles)
  • Walgreens (8.2 miles)
  • Mc Cann's Rexall Drug Store (8.3 miles)
  • McCann's Pharmacy & Adirondack Compounding (8.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (9.2 miles)
  • Chaga Way (9.7 miles)

Parks

  • Hudson Crossing Park (7.5 miles)
  • Richardson St Dam (10.8 miles)
  • Sagamore Playground (11 miles)
  • Crandall Park (11.8 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (8.1 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage of Glens Falls (11.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Glens Falls Hospital Nutrition Counseling (10.7 miles)
  • Glens Falls Hospital (10.7 miles)
  • Medi-Ride Transportation System Glens Falls Hospit (10.7 miles)
  • Emeritus (12.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Spektor Coffee Roasters (10.7 miles)
  • Spot Coffee (10.8 miles)

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