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Brookdale Niskayuna

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1786 Union Street, Niskayuna, NY 12309110 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: NY DOH — view official record
Google rating
3.3/5

based on 12 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Brookdale Niskayuna offers a warm, clean environment with high-quality dining and activities that many families appreciate. However, you should be cautious regarding the high cost and potential for service gaps; specifically, ask for written confirmation of any promised therapy services and inquire about current staff turnover rates before committing.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

12 reviews on Google
Brookdale Niskayuna receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the warm, attentive staff and vibrant community atmosphere, while others express significant frustration regarding high costs and perceived corporate greed. While several reviewers highlight the facility as a welcoming home for their loved ones, critics point to issues with staff turnover and failures to deliver promised services like physical therapy.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff6.0Clean10.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms5.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive nursing staff
  • Welcoming and friendly atmosphere
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Engaging resident activities

Concerns

  • High staff turnover and inconsistent care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • High costs with perceived lack of value or service delivery (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2344.02017(1)3.02018(1)1.02021(3)5.02023(1)3.52024(4)2.32025(3)5.02026(1)

Distribution · 14 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

42%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that resident and family input into your daily operations?
  • 2Given the importance of consistency in care, what steps are you taking to ensure that residents build strong, long-term relationships with their primary caregivers?
  • 3We love that your residents seem to enjoy the activity calendar; could you walk us through a few of the most popular social events held here each week?
  • 4With the cost of care being a significant investment, what specific services or amenities do you feel provide the most value to your residents' daily quality of life?
  • 5How does your nursing staff coordinate with outside medical providers to ensure seamless care during a health emergency or a sudden change in a resident's condition?
  • 6How do you maintain the high standards of cleanliness and upkeep that residents have praised, especially as the facility manages a capacity of 110 people?

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Key Review Excerpts

The food is absolutely outstanding, and family is always invited to join when visiting. The facility is beautiful, immaculate and has a great vibe; you can tell people are HAPPY there as soon as you wal

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

The nursing staff is especially attentive and focused, and there is a welcoming atmosphere.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

It is very expensive, care is sub-par, and the turn-over for aids and waitstaff is constant. There is a cold, smile- to -your- face attitude, but no real interest in you besides money.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 12 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: NY Dept. of Health

14total
21deficiencies

Key Findings

21 violations from 14 inspections

Apr 16, 2025Routine
488.7 (d) (1)(i-iii)

Resident services

488.7 (d) (8) (iv)

Resident services

1001.7 (k) (5)

Admission and retention standards.

488.7 (d) (3)

Resident services

488.11 (e) (3)

Environmental standards

1001.12 (c) (3)

Records and reports.

488.7 (d) (4)

Resident services

488.12 (h)

Disaster and emergency procedures

488.7 (d) (8) (vii)

Resident services

1001.10 (l) (4-7)

Medication management

488.11 (d) (1)

Environmental standards

1001.11 (l) (1-2)

Personnel.

Feb 28, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Oct 18, 2024Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Jul 12, 2024Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Jun 7, 2024Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Apr 5, 2024Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Mar 29, 2024Complaint
488.7 (d) (1)(i-iii)

Resident services

488.11 (g) (11)

Environmental standards

488.7 (a)

Resident services

488.7 (d) (8) (i-iii)

Resident services

488.11 (d) (1)

Environmental standards

488.7 (d) (3)

Resident services

Jul 6, 2023Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Ww Niskayuna Operator, INC.

Organization Type

for profit

Source: State licensing data

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