Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Ahana House, 31 6th St in Waterford, as an adult home for 17 residents with no assisted living residence certification; the building is in the Town of Waterford, Saratoga County.
How is Ahana House listed on the state roster?
It is: certificate 640-E-044 on the Department of Health roster authorizes Ahana House for 17 residents, smaller than the region's typical residence of 66 beds.
| License | Operating certificate | Certified capacity | ALR certifications (beds) | Opened | Residents, end of 2026 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Home | 640-E-044 | 17 | none | February 21, 1996 | 15 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 15 people lived here in 17 certified beds, roughly 88% occupancy. The state lists IPHNY, Inc. as operator (not for profit corporation). Licensing at this address goes back to 1996.
Is Ahana House a licensed assisted living residence?
Not in the legal sense: the capacity report shows no ALR, EALR, SNALR or Assisted Living Program beds for Ahana House, so it offers housing, meals, supervision and personal care under its base license and cannot keep a resident who needs nursing-home-level care.
Calling a place like this assisted living is common and harmless in everyday talk. The legal line matters later: once a resident's needs pass the adult home or enriched housing retention limits, the residence has to arrange a move. Ask the administrator how that decision is made and how much notice families get.
How has Ahana House fared in Department of Health inspections?
No inspection reports for Ahana House appear in NYS Health Profiles' current four-year window, which usually points to a new license or to no relicensure or complaint visit having been posted yet.
Request the latest Department of Health inspection report from the administrator; most New York adult care facilities must have at least one unannounced inspection each year.
Is there a stipulation on file for Ahana House?
Yes: NYS Health Profiles shows 2 enforcement actions involving Ahana House, the latest a Stipulation & Order dated May 26, 2026 (#ACF-26-034).
- May 26, 2026: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-26-034
- October 23, 2025: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-25-068
Stipulations tend to follow serious or repeated citations. Bring the order number to your tour and ask what changed afterward in staffing or procedures.
What if a resident of Ahana House develops dementia?
Without SNALR beds, Ahana House cannot keep a resident whose dementia calls for a secured or specialized setting; the nearest SNALR-certified residence is Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center in Cohoes, about 2.5 miles away by straight line.
- Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center — 52 SNALR beds, 2.5 mi
- Elderwood Village at Colonie — 23 SNALR beds, 6.0 mi
- Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park — 64 SNALR beds, 6.7 mi
How does Ahana House compare with residences nearby?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center in Cohoes, about 2.5 miles away by straight line, certified for 52 beds (ALR, SNALR).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center 18 Pasinella Way, Cohoes 12047 | 2.5 | 52 | ALR, SNALR | 52 | 32 |
| Millview of Latham, LLC 514 Old Loudon Rd, Cohoes 12047 | 3.0 | 55 | ALR | 0 | 41 |
| The Pines at Heartwood 2405 Fifteenth Street, Troy 12180 | 3.7 | 86 | ALP | 0 | 144 |
| The Terrace at The Eddy Memorial 2256 Burdett Avenue, Troy 12180 | 4.0 | 69 | ALR, EALR | 0 | 26 |
| The Eliot at Troy, LLC 2902 Upper Tibbits Avenue, Troy 12180 | 4.4 | 155 | ALP | 0 | 67 |
How near is medical care to Ahana House in Waterford?
Ahana House is located in the Town of Waterford, Saratoga County; its closest general hospital is Samaritan Hospital (St. Peter's Health Partners), about 4.1 miles away by straight line.
Samaritan Hospital - Albany Memorial Campus is next, about 8.9 miles off. All distances are straight lines between coordinates rather than driving routes.
Should nursing home care become necessary, the nearest CMS-certified homes are Eddy Village Green (2.7 mi, CMS 1 of 5) and Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center (4.1 mi, CMS 4 of 5).
What should a family ask Ahana House before moving in?
Use the inspection data to guide the visit: ask what prompted the May 26, 2026 stipulation and how compliance is being checked now.
- Ask how many aides and supervisors are on duty and awake overnight, and who handles medication assistance.
- Ask whether SSI residents are accepted and what happens if private savings run out after move-in.
- Get the admission agreement and full fee schedule in writing before paying any deposit; New York requires a written agreement.
State record: Ahana House on NYS Health Profiles.
