Fort Hudson Nursing Center Inc
Fort Edward, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335300) · 196 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (518) 747-2811 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fort Hudson Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Fort Hudson Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.4 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported.
Fort Hudson Nursing Center has no federal fines on record — CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Fort Hudson Nursing Center Inc is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Fort Edward, Washington County, New York, certified for Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 196 certified beds and an average of 184.5 residents, and has been federally certified since January 1970.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fort Hudson Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.398, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.423. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in the available data.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the data provided for this facility.
No chain affiliation was indicated in the data provided. CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly at the official Care Compare listing before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fort Hudson Nursing Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of about 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.4 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines are on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 196 certified beds with an average of 184.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation was indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 12, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scored 2 overall, 3 for health inspections, 4 for QM, and 1 for staffing.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines like rehabilitation; please contact the facility at 5187472811 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5187472811 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335300?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.