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Brookdale Niskayuna

Brookdale Niskayuna is an assisted living community in Niskayuna, NY.

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining area with round tables and wooden chairs, illuminated by natural light.
  • Outdoors

    A well-maintained building with manicured bushes and an American flag in the garden.
  • Decor

    A cozy interior space featuring a staircase, dining table, and a vintage popcorn cart.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with sofas, a fireplace, and a well-organized bookshelf.
  • Building

    A well-maintained residential building with landscaped gardens.
  • Windows

    A well-lit room with tables and chairs arranged neatly, featuring windows with curtains and a wall clock.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining area with tables and chairs, featuring large windows and a wooden floor.
  • Landscaping

    A symmetrical building with a central pathway and an American flag in front.
  • Fireplace

    A cozy dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring a stone fireplace and nautical decor.
  • Salon

    Interior view of a hair salon with chairs and salon equipment.
  • Staircase

    A cozy interior featuring a staircase, a dining table, and a vintage popcorn machine.
  • Coffee Station

    A cozy dining room with tables and chairs, featuring a window with curtains and a cabinet in the corner.

1786 Union Street, Niskayuna, NY 12309

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

3.9 from 98 reviews
5 stars
44
4 stars
31
3 stars
9
2 stars
2
1 stars
12

Brookdale Niskayuna Costs & Pricing

At Brookdale Niskayuna, the cost of living in their community reflects a premium for the high-quality services and amenities offered. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $5,030 per month, which is significantly higher than the average monthly cost of $3,980 in Schenectady County and $4,532 at the state level. Similarly, a one-bedroom unit at Brookdale is priced at $5,295, outpacing the county's average of $3,609 and New York state's average of $4,307. These figures highlight not only the superior environment and care provided at Brookdale Niskayuna but also underscore its positioning as an upscale option within both local and regional contexts.

Floor plansBrookdale NiskayunaSchenectady CountyNew York
Studio$5,030$3,980$4,532
1 Bedroom$5,295$3,609$4,307

Overall Review of Brookdale Niskayuna

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Dining and meal service stand out

Meals and the dining experience are consistently highlighted by residents.

Residents describe the food as a strong point, with multiple mentions of it being excellent or very good. Several families also point to the dining setup and variety of choices, including restaurant-like dining and dining rooms that feel welcoming.

  • A cozy dining area with round tables and wooden chairs, illuminated by natural light.
  • A cozy dining area with tables and chairs, featuring large windows and a wooden floor.
  • A cozy dining room with tables and chairs, featuring a window with curtains and a cabinet in the corner.
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Staff communication and caring

Many residents and families report staff members are friendly and responsive.

Across reviews, families describe the staff as courteous, caring, and helpful, including nurses and aides. Some residents mention feeling supported day to day, while others emphasize that staff follow through when questions or needs come up.

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Homey, clean facility feel

The community’s cleanliness and home-like atmosphere come up often.

Reviews frequently mention cleanliness, including references to the facility being immaculate, well maintained, and free of odors. Residents and families also describe a warm, comfortable environment with inviting common spaces and gardens or outdoor seating areas.

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Staffing strain affects care timelines

Some residents report delays or incomplete assistance tied to staffing.

A recurring concern is that help does not always arrive when needed, including slower responses to calls for assistance. A few reviews also connect care being missed or services not completed on schedule to shortages or high turnover, which can affect day-to-day routines.

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Features

Housing

  • 110 resident community capacity 110 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

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
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • 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
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Albany Cty (6 miles away) Albany Cty (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Forever fit Forever fit
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Niskayuna, New York offers a convenient and accessible location for senior living. With several pharmacies, physicians' offices, and hospitals within close proximity, residents have easy access to healthcare services. Additionally, there are a variety of cafes and restaurants nearby for dining options. Transportation options are also readily available, with the Schenectady Amtrak Station and Albany International Airport only a short distance away. The area also features several parks where seniors can enjoy outdoor activities and places of worship for spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this community provides a comfortable and well-rounded environment for seniors looking to settle in Niskayuna.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Lange Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Market 32 by Price Chopper (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Fox & Schingo Plastic Surgery (1 miles)
  • Capitalcare Medical Group (1.5 miles)
  • Schenectady Urological Associates PC (1.9 miles)
  • ImageCare Niskayuna (2 miles)
  • Ortho NY (2.2 miles)
  • Sukumaran, Sunitha: Sunitha Sukumaran (3.8 miles)
  • Stasior & Stasior Eye Care (5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Bellevue Woman's Care Center (1.1 miles)
  • Ellis Hospital (1.6 miles)
  • Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Villa Italia (2.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)
  • Uncommon Grounds (7.2 miles)
  • Mocha Lisa's Caffe (7.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Druthers Brewing Company (2.4 miles)
  • The Shaker And Vine (2.4 miles)
  • Burger King (2.5 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.6 miles)
  • KFC (2.7 miles)
  • Ferrari's Ristorante (2.7 miles)
  • Subway (3.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Schenectady Amtrak Station (2.5 miles)
  • National Car Rental (5.9 miles)
  • Albany International Airport (ALB) (5.9 miles)
  • Terminal B (5.9 miles)
  • Southwest Airlines (5.9 miles)

Parks

  • Collins Park (3.8 miles)
  • Indian Meadows Park (6.2 miles)
  • Clifton Gardens Park (6.6 miles)
  • Cook Playground (7.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Edward's Church (6.2 miles)

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