About

Glen Eddy is a full-service independent senior living community that combines the pleasure of peaceful privacy with opportunities for lively social activity.

Located on 35 beautiful acres in Niskayuna, New York, the retirement community offers 83 one- and two-bedroom apartments and 16 two-bedroom cottages.  All residences feature fully-equipped kitchens, individually controlled heating and air conditioning and on-site storage.

Outdoors, you’ll enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds, a courtyard with putting green … even vegetable and flower gardens. Or, choose from a calendar of fun-filled social, educational and cultural activities.

The greater Niskayuna area abounds with excellent universities and colleges, superb golf courses, beautiful parks, theaters and music, and so much more. And it’s all nearby.

The Terrace at Glen Eddy offers the added reassurance of an enriched housing community right on the campus. The Terrace provides seniors with care, such as help with bathing, dressing and medications.

At Glen Eddy, you’ll find a standard of living that is second to none. Our full-service retirement community in Niskayuna is committed to offering comfortable residence options, beautiful community spaces, superior services and amenities, as well as extensive opportunities for lifelong fulfillment. Concierge services and a complete offering of the options you desire empower you to lead a life of greater fulfillment, convenience, and independence.

A sample of our services and amenities offered at Glen Eddy include:

• Concierge services provided by friendly staff
• 24-hour security and 24-hour emergency call system
• Interior and exterior maintenance of residences, grounds, and parking areas – including trash and snow removal
• Maintenance free living with housekeeping services plus semi-annual spring and fall cleaning
• Utilities* including electric, water, and heat/air conditioning
• Regularly scheduled transportation
• Chef-prepared fine and casual dining options
• Extensive calendar of social, cultural, and spiritual events & activities
• Innovative programming and intellectually-stimulating activities including gaming and brain fitness systems
• On-site physical & occupational therapy
• Guest suite for overnight visitors
• Fireside lounge with private beverage lockers
• Library with extensive reading selection
• Full-service beauty salon & barber shop
• Sundries & snacks shop
• Hobby & woodworking shop
  *Please note: Cottage residents have slightly different services.

Glen Eddy also is pleased to offer our Signature Wellness Program, EmpowerU Nutrition & Wellness Connection which includes:

• Robust selection of land and aquatic exercise classes
• Nutrition education classes
• Personal fitness counseling and training sessions
• Fitness programs focused on balance/agility, strength, flexibility, and cardio endurance
• Specialty classes including Yoga and Tai Chi
• Wellness Center with complete offering of fitness equipment to accommodate any skill set and strength level