About Shaker Pointe

a trusted community with purpose

Shaker Pointe is a 55+ community that is committed to providing seniors with a residential living experience to inspire intellectual, physical, social and spiritual growth within a community of neighbors. Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Shaker Pointe is rooted in the commitment of serving the neighborhood and providing service you can trust.

If you are interested in learning more about the various senior living apartments, amenities, and activities we offer or to start your move, we welcome you to contact us today! We welcome seniors all throughout Watervliet, Saratoga Springs, and the greater Albany, NY area.

Shaker Pointe provides many opportunities for our residents to engage in socialization and activities that promote well being and longevity. Enjoy maintenance-free living to expand your free time, while enjoying all the comforts and safety of home. Our state-of-the-art community combines safety and security features with visually stunning common areas that provide a warm, modern atmosphere that our residents enjoy spending time in. Engaging, comfortable, and safe: the three biggest things to look for at an independent living community.

The community at Shaker Pointe brings neighbors together, whether it’s during a fitness class, a special event at the Pointe, or just a friendly chat in front of a cozy fireplace. Residents are given comfort and privacy of their own home, while also having opportunities to be active in their community and engage with others.

Shaker Pointe is a smart financial decision offering predictable monthly fees and a mandatory refundable entrance fee that secures the management and holding of your assets. Our model of retirement living offers our residents and their families the peace of mind that all they have worked for will be preserved.

Our Residents

Our growing community boasts a variety of one and two bedroom style residences from apartment homes to single-story town houses and cottages. The wide variety of residence styles are designed to suit every lifestyle by offering a selection of charming living accommodations and access to countless services and amenities.

Our Community

Shaker Pointe is situated on 30 beautiful acres offering relaxing outdoor spaces, natural walking trails and professional landscaping. Our vibrant 35,000-square-foot community center, right outside of Albany, is home to an amazing array of opportunities to fulfill your retirement aspirations.

Our Commitment

Recognizing the impact our community has on the environment, our economy and the health of our residents, Shaker Pointe has promoted green construction throughout its campus to maximize environmental performance. Shaker Pointe has recently been awarded a Platinum rating for the Doane Brook apartments, making us the only community in the area with this distinction.

Expanding Possibility

As a LeadingAge member, Shaker Pointe is a part of the commitment to expand the world of possibilities for aging. The LeadingAge network includes 6,000 not-for-profit organizations representing the entire field of aging services, 39 state partners, and hundreds of businesses, consumer groups, foundations and research partners. For 50 years, LeadingAge has been driven by the mission to make America a better place to grow old.