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Atria Shaker

345 Northern Boulevard, Albany, NY 12204

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(518) 465-4444

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,901
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,653

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,673
  • Average State Price: $5,147
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Atria Shaker Description

    Atria Shaker is a very large 146 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care and is located in Albany, New York and is part of the Atria Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 making it the 7th highest rated community in the city out of 18 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    8.4
    Atria Shaker
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 99 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 7 out of 18 communities in Albany
  • Ranking in State: 376 out of 1231 communities in NY
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price B

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.9
    Atria Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1206 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in New York

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Feedback:

    • Many reviews highlight the caring and professional nature of the staff at Atria Shaker and Atria Crossgates, noting their helpfulness and the love they showed to residents.
    • Specific administrators and staff members were praised for their support, especially during the transition to memory care and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • The facilities were described as beautiful, clean, and offering a variety of activities and social opportunities for residents.
    • Family members felt reassured by the safety measures implemented during the pandemic and appreciated the regular updates and transparency from the executive director.
    • Employees expressed satisfaction with their work environment, citing teamwork and a friendly atmosphere.
    • Residents and their families enjoyed the sense of community and the array of activities available, including pet-friendly policies.

    Negative Feedback:

    • There were concerns about the organization and professionalism of the administrators, with some reviewers noting these as areas needing improvement.

    Overall Recommendation:

    Atria Shaker and related facilities generally received high praise for their staff, care quality, and environment. While there were some criticisms regarding administrative organization, the majority of feedback was positive, highlighting the compassionate care and supportive community provided to residents and their families.


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    Health

    24-hour emergency call system

    Licensed nursing care 24 hours

    Routine health observation

    24-hour care by specialty trained staff

    Nutritional support and guidance from staff during meals

    Nurses on call 24/7


    Services

    Housekeeping and linen services

    Laundry and linen services as required

    Escorts and cueing for meals and activities

    Emergency alert pendant or wristband

    Escort and transfer assistance available

    Community laundry service


    Activities

    Activity center

    Specialized activity programs and special events

    Walking club

    Shuffleboard

    Wellness center

    Volunteer programs


    Community Amenities

    On-site beauty spa

    Gardener's workshop

    Movie theater

    Café

    Library

    Fitness


    Room Amenities

    Private bath/shower

    Emergency alert pendant or wristband

    Walk-in shower

    Kitchen or kitchenette

    Individual thermostat control


    Dining

    Restaurant-style dining rooms

    Chef-prepared meals

    Nutritional support

    Private dining room

    Multiple dining venues

    Outdoor dining space


    Transportation

    Scheduled transportation service

    Concierge and town car service

    Shuttle service

    On-site parking for residents and guests


    Pet

    Pet-friendly environment



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Albany which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 98,469 (large town).
    • The average income is $75,709, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 27
      • Average Temperature: 51.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 152 days of rain, 49 days of snow and 162 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 32.8 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 3.7% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 12.14% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 28% Black or African-American, 8% Hispanic or Latino, and 53% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 10.8 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.34 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 6.49 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.03 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Breakthrough African Market
    1.1 miles away
    Save-a-Lot Food Stores
    1.4 miles away
    Honest Weight Food Co-op
    1.5 miles away
    Shop Rite
    1.6 miles away
    Market 32 - Price Chopper
    1.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Quail-WAMC (BusPlus)
    1.1 miles away
    Lark/Armory (BusPlus)
    1.2 miles away
    Washington Ave & Dove St
    1.3 miles away
    Washington Ave & S. Swan St
    1.3 miles away
    North Manning (BusPlus)
    1.3 miles away

    Banks

    Trustco Bank
    0.3 miles away
    KeyBank
    0.8 miles away
    SEFCU
    0.9 miles away
    Citizens Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Trustco
    1.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    Albany Memorial Hospital
    0.2 miles away
    Albany Medical Center
    1.7 miles away
    Samuel S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    1.7 miles away
    Capital District Psychiatric Center
    1.7 miles away
    Saint Peter's Hospital
    2.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    1.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.7 miles away
    Outpatient Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away
    CVS
    1.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Deitz Family Dental
    1.8 miles away
    Colvin Avenue Dental
    2.2 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    2.2 miles away
    Christopher J. Lyons Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
    2.5 miles away
    Comfort Dental
    3.3 miles away

    Parks

    Tivoli Nature Preserve
    0.2 miles away
    Shaker Park
    0.5 miles away
    Arbor Hill
    0.5 miles away
    Mullens Park
    0.5 miles away
    Hackett Park
    0.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    First Dutch Reformed Church
    1.3 miles away
    St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
    1.5 miles away
    Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
    1.5 miles away

    Shopping

    Colonie Center
    4.0 miles away
    Stuyvesant Plaza
    4.4 miles away
    Crossgates Mall
    4.9 miles away
    Town Squire Plaza
    5.2 miles away
    Clifton Park Center
    12.7 miles away

    Culture

    Lauren and Harold Iselin Performing Arts Studio
    1.1 miles away
    WAMC Performing Arts Center
    1.1 miles away
    Page Hall
    1.2 miles away
    Palace Theatre
    1.2 miles away
    Albany Center Galleries
    1.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Cafe Madison
    0.3 miles away
    Wolfert's Roost
    0.5 miles away
    Vintage House
    0.9 miles away
    Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar
    1.0 miles away
    The Hungry Hollow
    1.1 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of NY. It is a large-sized community with 146 total beds.

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