Respite Services
24/7 respite care that families can trust
The Center recognizes that caring for a loved one with developmental disabilities is both rewarding and demanding. For families who need additional support, we offer respite services in both Albany and Queensbury. We also offer skilled Pediatric Respite Care at St. Margaret’s Center.
Our adult and children's respite services
Whether you need overnight care, after-work/school coverage, or time to take care of your everyday errands, we have a team of experienced and compassionate professionals who you can trust to support your loved one while you’re away. We’ll work with you to understand your loved one and create a schedule that fits your needs, so you can feel confident that your loved one is supported while you’re away.
The Center is a trusted name in services for people with developmental disabilities in Upstate New York and beyond. Our staff is highly trained and can work with your loved one to offer support based on their individual needs in a safe environment. Respite services through The Center are customized, flexible, age-inclusive, and dependable. We’re able to accommodate the needs of individuals of all ages and all levels of care, so long as they qualify for OPWDD services.
Take a tour via the video below & learn more about our respite services!
Our locations:
Queensbury respite:
160 Aviation Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 384-3081
Albany respite:
2518 Western Avenue
Altamont, NY 12009
(518) 456-0559
How to enroll
We’re currently accepting applications for enrollment for people who qualify for OPWDD services. To learn more or submit your application, fill out the form below and send it to L_Taylor@cfdsny.org
Skilled pediatric respite care at St. Margaret’s Center
St. Margaret’s Center, an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, is a pediatric skilled nursing facility providing services, including respite care, to children with disabilities and complex medical needs. Learn more about our skilled nursing care and access to pediatric specialists below.
This respite option is ideal for children and young adults (birth to age 21) who require skilled nursing services during their stay. Our bright, home-like environment, on-site Langan School classroom, and fully accessible playground make each stay safe, supportive, and enriching. Plus, we are conveniently located less than a mile from Albany Medical Center for additional peace of mind.
At St. Margaret’s Center, our respite services offer all of this with the added assurance of 24-hour skilled nursing care and access to pediatric specialists. Our team is trained to provide:
- Medication management (including IV administration)
- Seizure monitoring & specialized nutrition plans
- Respiratory & tracheostomy care (including ventilator support and weaning)
- Therapies: physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Post-surgical and wound care
- Developmentally appropriate activities including pet and music therapy
Accepting new referrals/ how to enroll
For more information to or schedule a tour, contact Kristina Dott, Admissions Manager at
518-591-3336 (office) or 518-564-1156 (mobile)
St Margaret’s Center:
27 Hackett Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
518 591-3300