Teresian House

Organization

Type: Non-for-profit organization served by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm
Administrator: Sister Pauline Brecanier

Teresian House is a modern, innovative skilled nursing home located in Albany, New York. The team at Teresian House is committed to a philosophy of resident centered living that "embraces the physical, spiritual, social, psychological and emotional needs of all who enter Teresian House." To achieve a sustained commitment, the organization has continued to evolve through ongoing innovations in staffing, physical environment, technology, activities, and end of life care. Teresian House offers a variety of residential and community services including:

• 10 skilled neighborhoods (20 residents each);

• 4 Mount Carmel neighborhoods (12-13 residents each)

• Carmel Garden for 50 residents suffering from Alzheimer's dementia;

• Respite care (2 rooms);

• Licensed intergenerational childcare center for 65 children. 

Teresian House employs over 400 full- and part-time staff. Medicaid (83%) and Private Pay (17%) are the primary payment sources for residential care neighborhoods.