De Paul Housing Management runs and oversees apartments mainly for older adults, focusing on those with low incomes, and has always said their mission is about excellence, compassion, respect, and dignity so folks can have active, healthy, and independent lives no matter their faith, and you can find their communities in several counties like Albany, Delaware, Saratoga, Rensselaer, and Schenectady, and in these places, about 1,100 seniors live today. The organization works as a nonprofit under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany and stays accountable by filing a form 990 and keeping a strong board with good oversight, and you can see that in their four-star rating from Charity Navigator as well as the fact that they use close to 80% of their spending for programs that help people. Richard Provost acts as the president and principal officer, and with 49 staff and 5 volunteers, the organization keeps things running at 15 different housing sites, including places like Carondelet Commons, Cabrini Acres, Sanderson Court, Fontbonne Manor, Bishop Broderick Apartments, Marie-Rose Manor, and St. Vincent's Apartments, along with more units for families and people with disabilities.
At De Paul Housing Management, seniors can pick from different types of housing, from regular apartments to condos and townhomes, along with independent living, assisted living, memory care for dementia or Alzheimer's, skilled nursing with round-the-clock care, respite care, and special board and care services, with support available as needed in independent living if health or daily living help becomes necessary. They set up social activities and community events, offer programs on health and wellness, and try to help with technology by making internet, cell phones, and hearing aids more senior-friendly, plus they've added safety features such as home security, medication dispensers, ID theft protection, and medical alert system support, including help with using systems like Bay Alarm Medical, Medical Guardian, and ADT Medical Alert.
Transportation services for seniors, caregiver support, meal programs, case management, and referrals are part of their service, and for those who face homelessness or need low-cost options, there are Single Room Occupancy (SRO) communities, scattered family apartments, permanent housing with supportive services, and even rapid rehousing programs to help families move toward self-sufficiency, many of these tied to the Catholic Charities Housing Office. Housing is designed for accessibility and equal opportunity, with some family apartments and affordable units set aside for veterans and those with incomes below the area median.
Their website explains eligibility and application steps, community managers are on hand at each property, and an outreach department helps people get information or apply, while administrative offices keep up with finances and policies. Everything tries to focus on dignity, good care, and helping seniors and families live as comfortably and independently as possible, but there's no pretending it's all perfect, as managing so many different types of homes and services across multiple counties means there's always some challenge to face.
