Hoosick Falls Health Center
Nursing Home Facility
21 Danforth Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
Hoosick Falls Health Center is a senior care community located in Hoosick Falls, NY. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Hoosick Falls area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (518) 686-4371.
With 82 beds, Hoosick Falls Health Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Rensselaer County average about 132 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 98% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Rensselaer County average about 1.9 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in October 2024 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Rensselaer County average about 3.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 56%.
The community is located in Rensselaer County, NY.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 18 problems at Hoosick Falls Health Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Hoosick Falls Health Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 82
- Occupancy 98%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
- Annual staff turnover 56%
- Last health inspection October 2024
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