FORT HUDSON NURSING CENTER INC
319 UPPER BROADWAY, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How FORT HUDSON NURSING CENTER INC Compares
FORT HUDSON NURSING CENTER INC is a 196-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fort Edward, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.7%) is below the New York average of 13.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 196 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.7% — better than the New York average of 13.7% (66% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.1% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (65% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the New York average of 6.5% (54% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.0% — worse than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FORT HUDSON NURSING CENTER INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FORT HUDSON NURSING CENTER INC with other nursing homes in Fort Edward.
How is FORT HUDSON NURSING CENTER INC addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help FORT HUDSON NURSING CENTER INC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.7% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is FORT HUDSON NURSING CENTER INC doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.1% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does FORT HUDSON NURSING CENTER INC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 196 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FORT HUDSON NURSING CENTER INC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at FORT HUDSON NURSING CENTER INC?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Fort Edward
Fort Edward sits in Washington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 11,905 (19.4%)
- Median age
- 44.2 years
- Median household income
- $59,613
- Median home value
- $151,500
Demographics for Washington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fort Edward.
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