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Fort Hudson Nursing Center Inc
319 Upper Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 128285187472811196 certified beds · 185 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2019
Deficiencies
14
● 0● 14● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2024-12-06
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 3
Staffing 1
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New York State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-06 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-12-13 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-07-12 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New York State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-15Record 335300-20241206-F554
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-14Record 335300-20241206-F656
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-31Record 335300-20241206-F725
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335300-20241206-F758
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 335300-20241206-F806
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-31Record 335300-20241206-F842
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-31Record 335300-20211213-F580
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-31Record 335300-20211213-F812
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-09-05Record 335300-20190712-F582
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-09-05Record 335300-20190712-F641
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-09-05Record 335300-20190712-F695
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-09-05Record 335300-20190712-F756
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-09-05Record 335300-20190712-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-09-05Record 335300-20190712-F813
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.42
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.40
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.84
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.0% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 4.7% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 25.4% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 17.4% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coburn, John Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Coburn, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cruikshank, Andrew Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cruikshank, Andrew Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gara, Philip Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gara, Philip Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Glens Falls National Bank And Trust Company Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Waite, Amanda Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Waite, Amanda Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New York.
No county cost figures on file for Washington.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines At Glens Falls Ctr For Nursing & Rehab Glens Falls | 3.6 mi | 2026-03-18 | 0100 |
| Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare Argyle | 5.7 mi | 2025-09-12 | 041 |
| Glens Falls Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Glens Falls | 7.5 mi | 2023-12-18 | 060 |
| Warren Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Queensbury | 8.5 mi | 2026-04-15 | 0251 |
| Wesley Health Care Center Inc Saratoga Springs | 16.3 mi | 2024-11-19 | 080 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |