Fort Hudson Nursing Center INC
Nursing Home · Fort Edward, NY
CMS certification number335300
Contact & location
319 Upper BroadwayFort Edward, NY 12828
Washington County
- Phone
- (518) 747-2811
- ZIP code
- 12828 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 196
- Residents per day
- 184.5 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Medicare certified since
- January 12, 1970
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.40 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.42 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.97 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.01 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.84 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 6, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 12 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-06 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2024-12-06 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-12-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-12-06 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-06 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-12-06 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2021-12-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-31 |
| 2021-12-13 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-31 |
| 2019-07-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-05 |
| 2019-07-12 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-05 |
| 2019-07-12 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-05 |
| 2019-07-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-05 |
| 2019-07-12 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-05 |
| 2019-07-12 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-05 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gara, Philip (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Waite, Amanda (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gara, Philip (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Coburn, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cruikshank, Andrew (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Coburn, John (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cruikshank, Andrew (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Waite, Amanda (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Fort Hudson Nursing Center INC?
Fort Hudson Nursing Center INC has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.
How many beds does Fort Hudson Nursing Center INC have?
It has 196 certified beds and cares for about 185 residents per day.
Has Fort Hudson Nursing Center INC been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Fort Hudson Nursing Center INC?
(518) 747-2811. The facility is located at 319 Upper Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.