Fort Hudson Nursing Center Inc

319 Upper Broadway · Fort Edward, NY · 12828 · 5187472811

196 certified beds Non profit - Corporation

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 66
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 60
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 25
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.593.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.420.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.89≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (14 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024

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

    Corrected January 15, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024

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

    Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F December 6, 2024

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

    Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024

    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.

    Corrected January 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024

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

    Corrected January 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024

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

    Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 13, 2021

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

    Corrected January 31, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E December 13, 2021

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

    Corrected January 31, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 12, 2019

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

    Corrected September 5, 2019 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 12, 2019

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected September 5, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 12, 2019

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

    Corrected September 5, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 12, 2019

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

    Corrected September 5, 2019 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E July 12, 2019

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

    Corrected September 5, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 12, 2019

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

    Corrected September 5, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335300 · certified since January 12, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.