Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker

Assisted living provides help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication management, with personalized care plans and regular health checkups.

Memory care supports residents living with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other forms of dementia. It includes 24/7 supervision, staff trained in dementia care and cognitive therapies such as music, reminiscence and sensory stimulation.

Respite care offers short-term stays for recovery or caregiver breaks, with the same care and access to amenities as full-time residents.

On-site physical, speech and occupational therapy are available, along with an in-house physician for routine health checkups and a community pharmacy. The community does not have a nursing home setting, but staff monitor health and vital signs, including oxygen management, in assisted living.

Floor plans are a studio, studio deluxe, one bedroom and two bedroom for assisted living and memory care, plus a memory care shared suite.

Assisted living apartments include all utilities except phone and cable TV, a kitchenette with a sink and microwave, a walk-in shower and an emergency call system.

Housekeeping, laundry and linen services are provided, and pets are allowed to stay with residents.

Chef-prepared meals are served in a restaurant-style dining room, personalized to residents' tastes and dietary needs. Friends and family can join residents for meals at no additional charge.

Dining programming includes Around the World Dining, with cooking demonstrations and themes from global cuisines, and favorite family recipes can be added to the community menu.

Community events include classic movie nights, guest lectures and dance classes.

Outdoor shuffleboard and several game areas give residents places for friendly competition.

Amenities include a private, enclosed courtyard and gardens, a movie theater, a beauty salon and barbershop, spacious common areas and private gathering rooms.

Scheduled transportation is offered to doctor's appointments and community events in Albany, and spiritual and religious services are held.

The community is near I-90 and I-787 and close to Albany Memorial Hospital, medical offices, pharmacies and local shops. Free on-site parking is available for residents and visitors.