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Fort Hudson Nursing Center INC
319 Upper Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 (opens Google Maps) · Washington County · (518) 747-2811· 196 certified beds · avg 185 residents/day · certified since Jan 12, 1970 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Dec 6, 2024
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.59
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 14 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. F-0725
The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. F-0554
The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. F-0656
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · F-0725 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · F-0758 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives. · F-0806 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · F-0580 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. · F-0582 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems. · F-0756 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a policy covering how food brought in by family and visitors is used and stored safely. · F-0813 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 6).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2019
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2021
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | E |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew York averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.59
New York average: 3.58
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.45
New York average: 0.68
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.00
New York average: 3.13
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.59 | 3.58 | 3.95 | top 41% in New York; bottom 41% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.45 | 0.68 | 0.69 | bottom 23% in New York; bottom 29% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.00 | 3.13 | 3.50 | top 49% in New York; bottom 31% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.16 | 0.48 | 0.48 | bottom 6% in New York; bottom 7% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | — | 40.3 | 45.8 | — |
| RN turnover (%) | — | 39.8 | 42.9 | — |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.40, RN 0.42, weekend 2.84.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.40 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coburn, John | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/26/2000 |
| Coburn, John | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/26/2000 |
| Cruikshank, Andrew | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2000 |
| Cruikshank, Andrew | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2000 |
| Gara, Philip | Individual | Contracted Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2004 |
| Gara, Philip | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/09/2024 |
| Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company | Organization | 5% or Greater Mortgage Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/11/2024 |
| Waite, Amanda | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/07/2014 |
| Waite, Amanda | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/09/2024 |
All 9 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
- "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
- "How do you track each resident's food allergies and preferences, and what happens if they don't like what's served?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines at Glens Falls Ctr for Nursing & Rehab | 3.6 mi | Glens Falls, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Washington Center for Rehab and Healthcare | 5.7 mi | Argyle, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Glens Falls Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | 7.5 mi | Glens Falls, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Warren Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | 8.5 mi | Queensbury, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Wesley Health Care Center INC | 16.3 mi | Saratoga Springs, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Slate Valley Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | 16.7 mi | Granville, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | 18.3 mi | Granville, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335300.