Heritage Home for Women is a pleasing assisted living community in Schenectady, New York. It is within delightful Schenectady County which is part of the Empire State.
Three years after the end of the Civil War, in 1868, Schenectady residents recognized the need for a caring environment for older women. To that end, an organization, known as the “Haven of Rest” was formed.
The original location of the residence was on Green Street, in the heart of the Stockade area. In 1901, the name changed to the “Old Ladies Home” and in 1905, the present home at 1519 Union Street was opened to accommodate 43 women and a round-the-clock staff.
One hundred years after its founding, in 1968, the name was changed again to “Heritage Home for ‘Women”. At present, the Home reaches full capacity at 36 residents. The Home is owned and operated by a Board of Trustees under the rules and regulations of the New York State Department of Health.
Heritage Home for Women has been beautifully maintained over the years and features all the modern amenities you would come to expect in today’s adult care facility living.
Our residents want to live independently, free from the burden of cooking, cleaning and maintaining a private residence. Heritage Home offers them the luxury of living comfortably without the hassle. Some Residents require assistance with their personal care needs or prefer not to live alone and want the comfort and companionship of others, that comes with sharing an adult residence. At the Heritage Home for Women, you will find a unique adult care living experience.
At Heritage Home, there are trained, caring staff who can attend to the special needs of our residents, plus provide the round-the-clock supervision in a friendly, homelike environment.
Our residents are ambulatory and like to walk the grounds or sit on our front porch or in the new gazebo. They enjoy the friendship and companionship of a congregate environment in a home-like setting. Meals are provided in our lovely dining room, and opportunities for conversation, and activities abound.
Some residents require assistance with their personal care, or medications, but many are still very independent. Friendly staff are available, day or night, to give a hand whenever needed.
You won’t find a more consistent, caring, and dedicated personal care team anywhere. Our staff of 32 provide care for 36 women; many of these folks have been with Heritage Home for Women for years. Our Home is known for having extraordinarily high staff morale and retention.
Our Personal Care Aides assist as needed with dressing, bathing, toileting, hygiene, oral care, grooming, nail care, making beds, and straightening rooms and closets. Our full time laundress will wash your clothing, iron, and help you put things away.
Our housekeeping staff keep the house clean and tidy daily, with weekly cleaning of each resident’s room. Maintenance helps with items such as hanging pictures, or moving furniture. Need a new light bulb? We’ll take care of it.
Some of our ladies enjoy staying physically active through our daily exercise classes, modified sports, such as golf, or bowling, or participating in our walking club.
Others enjoy intellectual pursuits, such as trivia games, poetry readings, crossword puzzles, and our library.
How about a game of cards, checkers, or BINGO? Does gardening or crafts suite you best? Whatever your interests are, we’ll arrange for you to continue them here, or perhaps help you discover new hobbies.
Art therapy, pet therapy programs and group outings are a part of our regular activities.
We also provide free complimentary WiFi service for our computer users. If your loved one does not have a computer or iPad, we can schedule facetime visits on our iPad.
Entertainers and trips around town are great ways to spend the day.
Come make some new friends and have fun!
