Teresian House Center for the Elderly sits at 200 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12203, right in Westmere, NY, and serves as a faith-based senior living community that's sponsored by the Albany Roman Catholic Diocese and cared for by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, and you'll find the staff trying every day to be friendly, helpful, joyful, and kind to everyone who walks in. The place offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing, and even home care services, so folks can get companionship, non-medical care, or more advanced help if they need it, and they keep trained staff like licensed nurses, certified nurse aides, and support staff available 24 hours a day, which helps people feel safe. For residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, they have specialized housing and therapies to cut down on confusion and wandering, while a focus on mutual respect and trust can be felt in the way they go about everyday living and care.
Private rooms come with small dining and kitchen areas so folks can feel more at home, and meals are cooked by chefs and meal planners who put a lot of thought into quality and taste, as part of the Teresian 5-Star Quality program that gets them recognition for meals, care, activities, and friendliness-plus they've got resort-quality meals and some nice extras as part of their wellness programs. Social activities, programs, and amenities intend to keep residents active and engaged, and the place tries to keep everything the right mix of elegant and comfortable, which a lot of people enjoy. When it comes to medical care, they offer skilled nursing, 24-hour nursing, rehabilitation such as speech, physical, and occupational therapy, and have a clinic area for visiting specialists like podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, and audiologists. In-house physicians are available for both physical and mental care.
You'll find advanced rehabilitation services and help for people recovering from illness or surgery, and they've got sub-acute rehabilitation and respite care too. Transportation and staff accompaniment to medical appointments is provided for those who need it, and they work with Medicare and Medicaid so residents can get the care that fits their finances, with staff in admissions and the front desk ready to help with questions and resources about long-term care, family caregiving, and Long-term Care Insurance. The Avila Retirement Community is part of their offerings too. The atmosphere aims for mutual respect, trust, and a focus on enriching residents in all parts of life, with hospitality, food services, and programs to support both physical and spiritual well-being. The facility has a rating of 3.6 based on 28 reviews and holds a CMS Care Compare 5-Star Rating. Overall, Teresian House tries to provide a broad range of care, along with well-maintained surroundings and commitment to the elderly community.
