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Promenade at University Place

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive care staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1228 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203200 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: NY DOH — view official record
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 31 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility is highly regarded for its compassionate care staff and engaging social environment, making it a strong candidate for daily living needs. However, families should be aware of recent, consistent reports of poor administrative communication and unprofessional management; ensure you have clear, written agreements regarding financial policies and decision-making authority before moving in.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

31 reviews on Google
The Promenade at University Place receives significant praise for its compassionate care staff and welcoming environment, with many families noting that their loved ones flourished socially after moving in. However, recent reviews highlight serious concerns regarding administrative professionalism, specifically regarding communication responsiveness and management's handling of decision-making processes.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff8.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive care staff
  • Effective and supportive admissions team
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Positive social environment for residents

Concerns

  • Poor administrative communication and responsiveness (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional or difficult management interactions (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2344.3'19(12)4.24.5'21(6)4.52.0'23(1)5.05.0'25(1)3.7'26(6)

Distribution · 34 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've heard great things about your social environment; could you walk me through what a typical week of activities looks like for a new resident?
  • 2Since we value staying well-informed, what is the standard process for keeping families updated on their loved one's daily status and any changes in care?
  • 3How does your leadership team ensure that family concerns are addressed promptly and effectively once a resident has moved in?
  • 4Given the size of the community, how do you ensure that the compassionate, attentive care mentioned by so many families remains consistent for every individual?
  • 5What protocols are in place for medical emergencies, and how do you coordinate with local healthcare providers to ensure residents get the right care at the right time?
  • 6I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback; how do you use that input to improve the day-to-day experience for residents and their families?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff here is awesome!! My aunt loves it here, and always brags about how good the food is. She loves her 'apartment' suite and the activities.

Family member · 2021★★★★★

The Administrative staff has gone above and beyond to get to know Mom and to help her get settled in her new home. Every staff member is friendly, attentive and compassionate.

Resident's daughter · 2019★★★★★

The aides are kind, but administration is terrible. Beth is passive aggressive and unprofessional in so many ways.

Family member · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 31 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: NY Dept. of Health

60total
55deficiencies

Key Findings

55 violations from 60 inspections

Nov 4, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Oct 16, 2025Complaint
487.7 (f) (5)

Resident services

487.11 (k) (1-3)

Environmental standards

1001.10 (l) (3)

Medication management.

487.7 (f) (12) (ii)

Resident services

Oct 6, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Sep 16, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Aug 20, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Jun 16, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Mar 20, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Feb 18, 2025Complaint
1001.8 (b) (2) (iv)

Consumer and resident protections.

1001.7 (k) (5)

Admission and retention standards.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Promenade Albany LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Source: State licensing data

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