Keeseville Country Gardens Office

    164 Hill St, Keeseville, NY, 12944
    3.1 · 14 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    2.0

    Dirty, crowded complex, poor management

    I live here and it's been disappointing. Too many residents, constant drama, and dirty common areas that clearly need a professional cleaning crew. Apartments are tiny; the yard is big and pet/garden friendly and rent is low with Section 8, but corporate-owned management won't enforce rules - some residents make life difficult.

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    3.07 · 14 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.1
    • Staff

      3.1
    • Meals

      3.1
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Large yard
    • Pet-friendly
    • Gardening opportunities
    • Low rent
    • Section 8 availability
    • Backed by a large senior housing company (corporate ownership)

    Cons

    • Poor cleanliness; property needs professional cleaning
    • Small apartment sizes
    • Resident drama and conflicts
    • Excessive number of residents / overcrowding
    • Some tenants described as problematic

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is negative, though there are some clear positives tied to affordability and outdoor space. Reviewers repeatedly praise the large yard, pet-friendly policies, and gardening opportunities, and note that the property offers low rent and accepts Section 8 — attributes that make the community accessible to cost-sensitive seniors. The complex being owned by a large senior housing company is also mentioned and can be perceived as a stability factor for some residents.

    Facilities and living conditions draw mixed feedback. The large yard and allowance for pets and gardening are consistently called out as strong amenities that can improve quality of life. However, the individual living units are described as small, which may limit comfort for some residents. A major recurring complaint is cleanliness: multiple reviewers say the property is dirty and explicitly state it needs a professional cleaning crew. This cleanliness issue appears to be a tangible detractor from otherwise attractive outdoor amenities.

    Community dynamics and tenant mix are a prominent concern. Several reviews express frustration with resident behavior, describing "resident drama," conflicts, and an "excessive number of residents." Comments that "some tenants need to GO" and references to problematic tenants indicate significant tension within the community. These remarks, combined with mentions of overcrowding, suggest problems with either occupancy levels, enforcement of community rules, or resident screening/placement practices.

    Management and organizational context are noted but not richly detailed in the reviews. Ownership by a large senior housing company and the presence of Section 8/low-rent options are factual points mentioned by reviewers. Beyond that, reviewers do not provide specific information about staff performance, care quality, dining, or organized activities — those topics are largely absent from the summaries provided. The lack of commentary on staff and services means it's not possible from these reviews to form reliable conclusions about care quality, responsiveness of management, or the availability/quality of dining and activities.

    Notable patterns and concerns: affordability and outdoor amenities are clear strengths, but they coexist with operational and social challenges. The combination of low rent/Section 8 availability and corporate ownership appears to produce a stable but crowded environment in which cleanliness and community behavior are pressing problems according to reviewers. The most actionable complaints center on the need for professional cleaning, addressing overcrowding or occupancy practices, and resolving resident conflicts. Any prospective resident or family should weigh the benefits of low cost, outdoor space, and pet/gardening friendliness against the reported issues of small units, cleanliness problems, and a turbulent resident environment. For a fuller assessment, additional input on staff responsiveness, maintenance practices, and available programming would be needed, as those areas are not covered in the provided reviews.

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    About Keeseville Country Gardens Office

    Keeseville Country Gardens Office provides affordable housing for seniors through federal programs like Section 8 and the Housing Choice Voucher Program, where folks who meet the income guidelines can get big discounts on rent, sometimes lower than fair market prices, and they have one-bedroom apartments set up for seniors who need accessible options, and the place is managed by a Housing Authority so they hand out rental assistance vouchers and have public housing units too, making sure people with low income can find a place to live, plus there are units under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Properties so owners get tax help for keeping rent affordable. They let residents have dogs and cats, with special weight limits for cats, so that's something you don't always see, and for getting around they provide complimentary transportation along with parking for people who drive. The apartments and building have indoor and outdoor common areas where folks can spend time together or enjoy the fresh air, and the rooms have wheelchair accessible showers for easier use. Residents get meals provided and there's hospice care, primary care, private duty caregiver help, respite care, and memory care services on-site, so a person can get help if needed as they age. The community encourages outdoor activities and the grounds have a focus on landscaped gardens and country charm, with special attention to keeping gardens looking nice, and they even offer garden planning and maintenance somehow connected to the main operation, so that's attractive for people who care about nature or gardening. There are staff who help with things like benefits enrollment, and the place is set up to be an equal housing opportunity, but income limits do apply. People can participate in on-site and off-site activities, and there's a goal to make the place both safe and enjoyable for everyone living there.

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