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Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY

Wesley Health Care Center is an assisted living community in Saratoga Springs, NY.

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Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a traditional dining area and comfortable seating.
  • Building

    Front entrance of a building with columns and landscaping.
  • Architecture

    Aerial view of a cluster of tall buildings surrounded by trees and urban infrastructure.
  • Trees

    Two tall residential apartment buildings with a central entrance sign and trees in the foreground.
  • Landscaping

    A well-landscaped apartment complex featuring a curving pathway and lush greenery.
  • Garden

    A charming outdoor patio area with colorful flowers and umbrella-shaded seating.

131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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

3.3 from 91 reviews
5 stars
37
4 stars
14
3 stars
7
2 stars
4
1 stars
29

Wesley Health Care Center Costs & Pricing

Wesley Health Care Center offers competitive pricing on its accommodations compared to the broader market in Saratoga County and New York State. For instance, a studio room at Wesley is priced at $720 per month, which is significantly lower than the county average of $3,644 and the state average of $4,532. Similarly, a one-bedroom unit costs $782 at Wesley, again undercutting both the county's average of $3,200 and the state's $4,307. For those seeking more space, a two-bedroom option is available for $942 per month - a price that stands in stark contrast to the Saratoga County average of $2,153 and New York State's average of $4,786. These figures highlight Wesley Health Care Center's commitment to providing affordable living options without sacrificing quality care for its residents.

Floor plansWesley Health Care CenterSaratoga CountyNew York
Studio$720$3,644$4,532
1 Bedroom$782$3,200$4,307
2 Bedrooms$942$2,153$4,786

Overall Review of Wesley Health Care Center

common 29 reviews mention this

Staff care is a mixed bag

Many residents describe staff as caring and friendly, even when other aspects fall short.

A sizable number of reviews highlight staff members as compassionate, attentive, and positive, including nurses, CNAs, therapists, and aides. Some residents also describe consistent communication as part of that supportive experience, and several mention staff helping with rehab progress or daily needs. At the same time, other reviews also complain that staff are slow to respond, short-staffed, or unhelpful, so the experience doesn’t appear uniform across visits.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Care responsiveness draws criticism

Communication and response times are a recurring issue in reviews from families.

Several reviews describe difficulty getting questions answered, calls returned, or prompt assistance after pressing a call button. Multiple families mention delays in getting help with personal care needs, changing or cleaning, and being seen by a doctor. A few reviews also describe broader gaps during intake, paperwork, or ongoing updates, which residents and families say adds stress during recovery.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Understaffing impacts daily support

Understaffing shows up in reviews that describe neglected or inconsistent care.

Some reviews specifically mention short staffing and then connect it to outcomes like limited therapy, long waits for help, or residents staying in rooms instead of receiving support. Others describe being unable to reach nurses, not getting help with hygiene, or experiencing gaps in monitoring after falls and other health events. Even residents who were generally satisfied sometimes also acknowledge that staffing levels affected how smooth day-to-day care felt.

common 10 reviews mention this

Dining quality varies by reviewer

Dining is mentioned often, with some praise and some complaints.

Some residents and families say the food is good or excellent, and a few describe variety in meals and sandwiches. Other reviews counter that the food is served cold, is low quality, or doesn’t meet expectations, including during rehab. Overall, dining seems like a frequent talking point, but reviews don’t all align on consistent quality.

  • A cozy living room with a traditional dining area and comfortable seating.
common 2 reviews mention this

Memory care support is discussed

Reviews mention dementia-focused support options within the community.

One reviewer describes a memory care unit for dementia and notes both the presence of dementia-related activities and how individual behavior affected participation. Another review references a unique approach to caring for residents with Alzheimer’s disease. Together, these comments suggest memory care is an identified part of the services families consider.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 356 resident community capacity 356 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Active Adult Communities (55+) Active Adult Communities (55+)
  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Albany Cty (24 miles away) Albany Cty (24 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Saratoga Family Health (0 miles)
  • Saratoga Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates (0.2 miles)
  • Saratoga Ob. Gyn. Associates (0.2 miles)
  • Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery - Steven Yarinsky, MD (0.2 miles)
  • Saratoga Osteopathy (0.2 miles)
  • Saratoga Bone & Joint Center (0.3 miles)
  • Saratoga-Schenectady Gastro Associates (0.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Eddie F's (0.2 miles)
  • Forno Bistro (0.4 miles)
  • The Country Corner Cafe (0.4 miles)
  • 15 Church (0.4 miles)
  • Pint Sized (0.4 miles)
  • The Springs (0.4 miles)
  • The Olde Bryan Inn (0.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saratoga Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • Community Care Pediatrics Of Saratoga (3.2 miles)
  • Good Shepherd Retirement Center (7.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Criterion Cinemas 11 & BTX (0.4 miles)

Parks

  • Franklin Square (0.5 miles)
  • High Rock Park (0.5 miles)
  • Congress Park Carousel (0.7 miles)
  • Saratoga Spa State Park (2.3 miles)
  • Saratoga Spa State Park- North Gate Booth (2.4 miles)
  • Shenantaha Creek Park (8.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Menges & Curtis (0.5 miles)
  • Fallon Wellness Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Saratoga Coffee Traders (0.5 miles)
  • Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Tea (0.6 miles)
  • Bailey's Cafe (0.7 miles)
  • Kru Coffee (1 miles)

Transportation

  • Saratoga Springs station (1.1 miles)

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