Glen Eddy Retirement Community
Niskayuna, New York

Glen Eddy Retirement Community is modeled after residences located in the General Electric Plot, a historically significant section of neighboring Schenectady, set aside in the late 19th Century for the executives of GE.  Its “Prairie Style” architecture provides the expression and illusion of a sprawling mansion style complex.  Articulated gable fronts and balconies, hallmarks of the mansions in the GE Plot, work in unison to provide changes of planes and light, resulting in a residential scale along with unit identity.

The community incorporates 86 independent living units, one guest suite, 42 assisted living units and 16 cottages on a 33-acre rolling site.  Protected wetland areas provide a natural setting to the extensive grounds.  A landscaped courtyard located in the center of the community, provides residents with easy accessibility to walking paths, putting green and benches.

The focal point of the community is the entrance lobby which is the “hub” of the Commons area, leading to dining areas, lounges, activity rooms, library, wellness center and apartment wings.

The elegant dining room offers three sitting areas arranged to provide varied dining experiences.  The large windows in the main dining room offer abundant natural light and panoramic views of the community and surrounding areas.

The library is designed as a comfortable setting for reading and socialization and includes a fireplace and views of the courtyard.

The centerpiece of the wellness center is the lap pool, which features a ceramic tile mural from an original painting by a Glen Eddy resident artist. 

Glen Eddy’s communication system is wired for telephone, fax, cable television and computers.  Each residential unit is equipped with an IPAQ computer, which allows direct Internet access, as well as network communication between residents and staff.

Featured in “Design,” An Annual Publication of Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management.  March 2003.