Fort Hudson Nursing Center INC

Name: Fort Hudson Nursing Center INC
Address: 319 UPPER BROADWAY, Fort Edward, NY, 12828, US
Telephone: 5187472811

319 Upper Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 · Washington County · 196 certified beds · avg 185 residents/day · certified since Jan 12, 1970

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.59

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5

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 self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (14)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Dec 6, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	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.
Dec 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Dec 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Dec 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Dec 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives.
Dec 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Dec 13, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Dec 13, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jul 12, 2019	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Jul 12, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jul 12, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Jul 12, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jul 12, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jul 12, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a policy covering how food brought in by family and visitors is used and stored safely.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2019	6	E
2021	2	E
2024	6	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)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

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 (%)	0.0	40.3	45.8	—
RN turnover (%)	0.0	39.8	42.9	—

Hours are per resident per day, 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. Staffing rating: 1/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

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

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?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335300.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Fort Hudson Nursing Center INC

319 Upper Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 · 5187472811

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 2/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "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?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 335300 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)