Residential care
Heritage Home For Women
Residential care in Schenectady, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1519 Union Street |
| City | Schenectady |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 12309 |
| County | Schenectady |
| Phone | 518-374-6921 |
| Website | www.heritagehome4women.net#http://www.heritagehome4women.net# |
| Ownership | Not for Profit Corporation |
| License number | 650-E-003 |
| License type | Adult Care Facility — Adult Home (Article 7, New York Social Services Law) |
| Licensing status | Licensed — New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facility |
| Capacity | 36 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Services offered | 24-hour supervision and personal care, assistance with activities of daily living |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
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Heritage Home for Women is a not-for-profit adult home in Schenectady, licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its mission is to provide exceptional care and friendship to older women in a safe and nurturing environment. The home serves 36 residents, and trained, caring staff attend to the specific needs of each resident and provide round-the-clock assistance.
Each resident has a private room. The monthly fee includes three chef-prepared meals each day, medication management, and hospitality services including housekeeping and laundry, along with healthy snacks and beverages. Staff help with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing, and the home offers a variety of daily activities, exercise and wellness programs, and faith-based activities. There is also pet therapy, and enhanced Wi-Fi so residents can connect with loved ones or read online.
Residents can join transportation to outings such as local events, restaurants, shopping, museums and casinos. Medical transportation, cable, telephone, hair salon and newspaper subscriptions are available at an additional cost. An endowment helps the home assist women with modest incomes by subsidizing a portion of the facility charges. Families can reach the home at 1519 Union Street or by phone to ask about admission and tours.
Who pays for residential care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for assisted living
- Memory Care Costs: What Drives the Price When No National Median Exists
Residential care guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Heritage Home For Women
Where is Heritage Home For Women located?
Heritage Home For Women is at 1519 Union Street, Schenectady, New York 12309.
What care and services does Heritage Home For Women offer?
Heritage Home For Women offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour supervision and personal care, assistance with activities of daily living.
How do I contact Heritage Home For Women?
Call Heritage Home For Women at 518-374-6921.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in New York can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.