Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Promenade at University Place, 1228 Western Avenue in Albany, as an adult home for 200 residents with ALR, EALR, SNALR and ALP certification; the building is in the Town of Guilderland, Albany County.
What New York license does Promenade at University Place hold?
Promenade at University Place operates under 1 Department of Health operating certificate (000-F-315) covering 200 beds, bigger than the 66-bed midpoint of the 49 licensed residences across the Capital Region.
| License | Operating certificate | Certified capacity | ALR certifications (beds) | Opened | Residents, end of 2026 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Home | 000-F-315 | 200 | ALR 200, EALR 31, SNALR 32, ALP 169 | December 11, 2018 | 101 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 101 people lived here in 200 certified beds, roughly 50% occupancy. The state lists Promenade Albany LLC as operator (llc). Licensing at this address goes back to 2018.
What assisted living certifications does Promenade at University Place hold?
According to the state's quarterly capacity report, 200 beds carry Assisted Living Residence (ALR) certification; 31 are Enhanced ALR (EALR) beds, which let residents with heavier physical needs stay; 32 are Special Needs ALR (SNALR) beds for people living with dementia; 169 are Medicaid-funded Assisted Living Program (ALP) beds.
Because certifications attach to beds rather than to the whole building, ask which room or wing your parent would live in and whether that specific bed holds the certification their care calls for. More on ALR, EALR and SNALR.
Which violations has New York cited at Promenade at University Place?
State inspectors visited Promenade at University Place 56 times in the four-year window on NYS Health Profiles, last on June 29, 2026; 23 reports cited at least one violation, for 54 in all.
| Report date | Inspection type | Violations | Status | Topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| May 6, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| May 4, 2026 | Relicensure, Complaint, Follow-up Survey | 3 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Inspection; Resident services; Medication management |
| April 15, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| April 9, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| March 24, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| February 4, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| January 28, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
The most recent full relicensure inspection listed is from May 4, 2026. The total is above the Capital Region median of 23 violations for the same period. Topics cited most often: resident services (28), environmental standards (5), medication management (3).
The remaining 48 older reports appear on the residence's NYS Health Profiles page.
Has the state taken enforcement action against Promenade at University Place?
Yes: NYS Health Profiles shows 2 enforcement actions involving Promenade at University Place, the latest a Stipulation & Order dated March 17, 2025 (#ACF-25-021).
- March 17, 2025: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-25-021
- March 6, 2025: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-25-007
Stipulations tend to follow serious or repeated citations. Bring the order number to your tour and ask what changed afterward in staffing or procedures.
What other licensed residences are close to Promenade at University Place?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is Terrace at Beverwyck in Bethlehem, about 1.2 miles away by straight line, certified for 48 beds (Base license only).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace at Beverwyck 41 Beverwyck Lane, Slingerlands 12159 | 1.2 | 48 | Base license only | 0 | 14 |
| Peregrine Crossgate 140 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany 12203 | 1.7 | 83 | ALR | 0 | 0 |
| Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah 182 Washington Ave. Extension, Albany 12203 | 2.0 | 70 | ALR, EALR | 0 | 40 |
| Loudonville Assisted Living Residence 298 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville 12211 | 3.5 | 105 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 18 | 22 |
| Albany Center for Independent Living 141 Rockefeller Road, Delmar 12054 | 3.8 | 67 | Base license only | 0 | 92 |
Where is Promenade at University Place, and what is close by?
Promenade at University Place is located in the Town of Guilderland, Albany County; its closest general hospital is St. Peter's Hospital (St. Peter's Health Partners), about 1.8 miles away by straight line.
Albany Medical Center Hospital is next, about 3.2 miles off. All distances are straight lines between coordinates rather than driving routes.
Should nursing home care become necessary, the nearest CMS-certified homes are Eddy Village Green at Beverwyck (1.4 mi, CMS 4 of 5) and Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center (2.0 mi, CMS 4 of 5).
What questions does the record of Promenade at University Place raise?
Use the inspection data to guide the visit: ask what prompted the March 17, 2025 stipulation and how compliance is being checked now.
- Ask how many aides and supervisors are on duty and awake overnight, and who handles medication assistance.
- Ask how many enhanced and special needs beds are free today and what triggers a move from one level to another.
- Ask whether an Assisted Living Program bed is available for a Medicaid applicant and how long the wait typically is.
- Get the admission agreement and full fee schedule in writing before paying any deposit; New York requires a written agreement.
State record: Promenade at University Place on NYS Health Profiles.
