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Fort Hudson Nursing Center INC

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

319 Upper Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828196 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 19 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Fort Hudson is highly regarded for its compassionate end-of-life care and vibrant activity schedule, making it a strong candidate for many families. However, given reports of slow response times to call lights, we recommend asking management about their current nurse-to-patient ratios and how they monitor call light response times during evening and weekend shifts.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

19 reviews on Google
Fort Hudson Nursing Center receives high praise for its compassionate end-of-life care and engaging activities, with many families noting that staff treat residents like family. However, some reviewers have raised concerns regarding inconsistent nursing response times, issues with personal belongings, and occasional lapses in basic care standards.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff7.0Clean9.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate end-of-life care
  • Engaging and frequent activities
  • Clean and bright facility environment
  • Strong rehab services

Concerns

  • Slow or unresponsive nursing staff for patient assistance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Issues with personal property or theft (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 19 analyzed

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4
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the engaging activities and social life here; could you tell us more about what a typical day looks like for the residents?
  • 2The facility looks very clean and bright; what are your protocols for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the resident rooms?
  • 3How does the nursing team ensure that residents receive timely assistance when they use their call lights, especially during busy shifts?
  • 4What specific steps does the facility take to ensure that residents' personal belongings and valuables are kept secure and accounted for?
  • 5Can you walk us through the process for managing medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health after hours?
  • 6We are interested in the rehabilitation services mentioned in your reviews; how do you coordinate physical therapy with the daily nursing care?

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Key Review Excerpts

Our mother was moved to Fort Hudson from an assisted living facility when she needed more care. While there, she received the best if care and when her time came, they treated the family with care, dignity and respect.

Memory care family member · 2020★★★★★

Very nice place, very clean! And the staff is all super. Wonderful food! And dinning area is very bright and cheerful! And activities going on all the time! They keep you busy! Rehab. Is excellent!

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

They took care of my mother like she was family. They went above and beyond to care for her. I was very demanding when it came to my mother and she was so well cared for I don’t really have words to express the amazing care she received from this amazing group of people.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★
Source: 19 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.42hrs
57%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.59hrs
87%
All nurses + aides combined

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
12.1%
NY
18.9%
Washington
9.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.5%
US
14.4%
NY
14.8%
Washington
12.8%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.9%
US
15.3%
NY
13.8%
Washington
13.5%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.2%
US
19.4%
NY
20.2%
Washington
19.6%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.4%
Better than Avg
Here
5.4%
US
15.4%
NY
13.8%
Washington
13.7%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
18.3%
US
19.5%
NY
13.3%
Washington
18.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.2%
Better than Avg
Here
95.2%
US
79.7%
NY
78.8%
Washington
80.4%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.1%
Better than Avg
Here
87.1%
US
81.8%
NY
77.0%
Washington
83.6%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.3%
Better than Avg
Here
0.3%
US
1.6%
NY
1.2%
Washington
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
Near state avg (7.6)

This facility shows a concerning pattern of recurring fire safety violations across all three federal inspections, with repeated deficiencies in sprinkler systems and smoke barriers that suggest persistent infrastructure problems. The most recent December 2024 survey found significant issues with nursing staff levels, medication management, and care planning, while food safety violations appeared in both 2019 and 2021. Although all deficiencies were reportedly corrected, the repetition of serious fire safety issues warrants careful consideration before visiting.

Dec 6, 2024Routine
11
0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0271Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0725Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0531Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0806Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Dec 13, 2021Routine
3
0311Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Jul 12, 2019Routine
12
0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0914Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0926Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

0929Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0813Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Fort Hudson Nursing Center INC

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company5% or Greater Mortgage InterestGara, PhilipContracted Managing EmployeeCoburn, JohnW-2 Managing EmployeeCruikshank, AndrewW-2 Managing EmployeeWaite, AmandaW-2 Managing Employee
Source: Medicare provider data

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