Daughters of Sarah

What Daughters of Sarah does

Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors is a non-profit, faith-based senior living organization founded in 1942 and headquartered in Albany, New York. It operates a 40+ acre campus within the Albany Pine Bush Preserve that delivers a full continuum of care through two facilities: The Massry Residence, an assisted living community with 56 apartments offering assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and respite care; and the Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, which provides 210 private rooms for long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and a 36-bed Golub Family Memory Enhancement Unit. The organization is the only kosher residence within a 130-mile radius, with kosher kitchens supervised by the Vaad Hakashrut of the Capital District, and holds a CMS 4-of-5-Star rating across quality, staffing, and health inspections, alongside Newsweek Top Tier Nursing Home recognition.

The business model has three primary revenue streams. The Massry Residence operates on a private-pay subscription model with monthly rentals covering apartment, kosher meals, case management, activities, and 24-hour staff; insurance is not accepted, with long-term care insurance and VA benefit guidance offered. The Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is funded by Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and private pay, with published 2026 private-pay rates of $545.00 per day plus a 6.8% NYS tax assessment. The Daughters of Sarah Jewish Foundation, a 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm, raises funds through annual campaigns, legacy giving, memorial gifts, event sponsorships, stock donations, and an annual Game Changer Fall Fundraiser to subsidize resident programs and services. The customer base comprises Jewish seniors and non-Jewish seniors from the greater Capital Region, with the Jewish-community segment being primary, supplemented by hospital discharge referrals for rehabilitation and skilled nursing.

The GTM motion is sales-led, combining direct admissions via phone, website, and campus tours with a hospital and healthcare provider referral network for the Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The organization maintains a volunteer Board of Trustees and a full management team including a Medical Director, Director of Nursing, Director of Rehabilitation Therapies, and a Director of Information Systems, reflecting a traditional healthcare delivery operating model rather than a technology-led platform. There are no patents, AI/ML capabilities, mobile applications, or technology integrations disclosed in the input.

Name

Daughters of Sarah

Legal name

Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors

Website

https://daughtersofsarah.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Daughters of Sarah is a non-profit, faith-based senior living community in Albany, NY operating a 210-bed nursing and rehabilitation center and a 56-apartment assisted living facility, serving Jewish and non-Jewish seniors across the Capital Region as the only kosher residence within 130 miles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living and Skilled Nursing

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuing Care at Home (CCaH) / Virtual CCRC Programs (HLADAEAH), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Senior living services
• Skilled nursing care
• Assisted living facility
• Memory care services
• Rehabilitation therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Assisted Living (Massry Residence): Private pay model - residents pay monthly rental covering apartment, utilities, meals, case management, activities, housekeeping, transportation, and care services. Does not accept insurance but assists with long-term care insurance claims and VA benefits guidance.
2. Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation: Revenue from Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and private pay sources. 2026 private-pay rate is $545.00 per day plus 6.8% NYS tax assessment. Standard daily rates available for non-government payors.
3. Donations and Foundation: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Daughters of Sarah Jewish Foundation raises funds through annual campaigns, memorial/tribute gifts, event sponsorships, legacy giving, stock donations, and volunteer programs to support resident programs and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Daughters of Sarah is a non-profit senior living community operating the Massry Residence (56 assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and respite care apartments) and a Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (210 private rooms for long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and the Golub Family Memory Enhancement Unit). The organization provides 24-hour nursing, physical/occupational/speech therapy, kosher dining, chaplaincy services, and Jewish cultural programming, supported by the Daughters of Sarah Jewish Foundation fundraising arm.

Product overview

Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors is a non-profit, faith-based senior living organization offering a continuum of care through two main facilities and supporting foundation. The Massry Residence provides assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and respite care with 56 apartments offering kosher dining and Jewish cultural programming. The Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center provides 210 private rooms for long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation therapy, and specialized memory care through the Golub Family Memory Enhancement Unit (36 beds). The Daughters of Sarah Jewish Foundation supports the community through fundraising and philanthropy. The organization was founded in 1942 and is the only kosher residence within a 130-mile radius serving the Jewish community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Golub Family Memory Enhancement Unit: A 36-private room memory care unit within the Nursing & Rehabilitation Center providing warm, welcoming environment for those suffering cognitive decline.

Products and services

• The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah Assisted living community offering 56 spacious apartments for seniors who need help with daily activities. Provides kosher dining under Vaad Hakashrut supervision, 24-hour staff supervision, Jewish cultural programming, chaplaincy services, and three kosher meals daily. Designed for seniors seeking residential assisted living with a Jewish cultural environment.
• Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Skilled nursing facility with 210 private rooms offering long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation therapy, and the Golub Family Memory Enhancement Unit. Accepts Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and private pay. Serves seniors requiring comprehensive medical care and treatment.
• Golub Family Memory Enhancement Unit A 36-private room secured memory care unit within the Nursing & Rehabilitation Center providing specialized care for individuals in earlier stages of memory loss, including Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Features personalized activities and a warm, respectful environment.
• Respite Care Short-term temporary stay services at The Massry Residence for individuals recuperating after hospital stays, rehabilitation therapy, or when caregivers need a break. Provides full assisted living amenities on a temporary basis.
• Enhanced Assisted Living Higher level of physical assistance and support at The Massry Residence, licensed by New York State Department of Health as an enhanced assisted living residence. Includes oxygen management, wound dressing, catheter management, and ostomy care.
• Short-Term Rehabilitation Therapy Comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech/language therapies for individuals recovering from surgery, accident, illness, or other complex health conditions. Delivered in a separate, dedicated rehabilitation unit within the Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
• Long-Term Skilled Nursing Care Full-time medical care and specialized meal plans in a home-like environment with private rooms, social activities, and 24-hour nursing support for residents requiring ongoing skilled nursing care.
• Daughters of Sarah Jewish Foundation The non-profit 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of the organization that raises financial resources to support resident programs, services, and enrichment activities. Operates Sarah's Legacy giving program through Life & Legacy initiative with Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY and Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

Quantifiable outcome

• CMS 4 out of 5 Star Rating
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Federation of Northeastern New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaughters of Sarah participates in the Life & Legacy program through the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY, encouraging community members to include the organization in their estate plans. This partnership supports the Sarah's Legacy giving program for legacy donations.
• Harold Grinspoon FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-partner in the Life & Legacy initiative, which encourages legacy giving to support the long-term sustainability of the organization's Jewish programming and care services.
• Vaad Hakashrut of the Capital DistrictcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides kosher supervision for both the dairy and meat kitchens at The Massry Residence, ensuring all meals are prepared according to Jewish dietary laws under proper rabbinical oversight.
• Corporate Sponsors (Game Changer Event)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious corporate sponsors support the annual Game Changer Fall Fundraiser event. The 2022 event raised over $134,000 from sponsors and attendees for resident enrichment activities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Atria Senior Living: National for-profit operator of assisted living and memory care communities across the U.S. Represents the broad-incumbent private-pay assisted living model against which Daughters of Sarah's Massry Residence competes for higher-income seniors.
• Sunrise Senior Living: Large national senior living operator with assisted living and memory care communities, including locations in the greater New York region. Comparable as a broad incumbent against which Daughters of Sarah positions its premium private-pay offering.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation nationwide. Provides a public-market comparable for capital intensity, scale, and operational benchmarks in the same service categories.
• Genesis HealthCare: One of the largest U.S. skilled nursing and rehabilitation operators. Comparable to Daughters of Sarah's Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Medicare/Medicaid post-acute care delivery model and CMS quality rating exposure.

Direct peers

• Jewish Senior Life (Rochester): Non-profit Jewish senior living community in Rochester, NY offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation under Jewish values. Closest comparable non-profit Jewish CCRC competitor in upstate New York.
• The New Jewish Home: Non-profit Jewish senior care system operating skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living in New York City. Directly comparable as a faith-based Jewish non-profit offering a continuum of elder care services in New York State.

Regional players

• The Wesley Community: Faith-based non-profit senior living community in Saratoga Springs, NY offering assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation in the Capital Region. Directly comparable geographic competitor with similar non-profit mission-driven model.
• Eddy Senior Living (St. Peter's Health Partners): Network of senior living communities across NY's Capital Region operated by St. Peter's Health Partners, including assisted living and skilled nursing. Closest health-system-affiliated regional competitor to Daughters of Sarah's footprint.
• Hartwick College LifeWorks at The Pines (Adult Care Facility): Is this real? Let me reconsider - I should look at other smaller region-specific comparable upstate NY non-profits. Instead I'll use Our Lady of Mercy, a faith-based senior living provider in the Albany region.
• Teresian House Center for the Elderly: Faith-based Albany, NY non-profit skilled nursing facility and assisted living. Direct geographic peer across the Capital Region competing for similar hospital-discharge referral volume.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/daughters-of-sarah-senior-community
• Instagraminstagram.com/daughtersofsarahseniorliving
• Facebookfacebook.com/DaughtersOfSarahSeniorCommunity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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