Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Danforth Adult Care Center, 19 Danforth Street in Hoosick Falls, as an adult home for 80 residents with ALP certification; the building is in the Town of Hoosick, Rensselaer County.
How is Danforth Adult Care Center listed on the state roster?
Danforth Adult Care Center operates under 1 Department of Health operating certificate (600-F-254) covering 80 beds, bigger than the 66-bed midpoint of the 49 licensed residences across the Capital Region.
| License | Operating certificate | Certified capacity | ALR certifications (beds) | Opened | Residents, end of 2026 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Home | 600-F-254 | 80 | ALP 42 | February 12, 1991 | 69 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 69 people lived here in 80 certified beds, roughly 86% occupancy. The state lists Danforth Assisted Living Program LLC as operator (llc). Licensing at this address goes back to 1991.
What assisted living certifications does Danforth Adult Care Center hold?
According to the state's quarterly capacity report, 42 are Medicaid-funded Assisted Living Program (ALP) beds.
Treat each figure as a ceiling. If a building has 15 EALR beds, only 15 residents can receive enhanced care at a time, so ask how many are already taken. More on ALR, EALR and SNALR.
What have state inspectors found at Danforth Adult Care Center?
Since July 1, 2022 the Department of Health has filed 15 inspection reports on Danforth Adult Care Center, the latest dated February 10, 2026, citing 24 violations in total.
| Report date | Inspection type | Violations | Status | Topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| February 10, 2026 | Relicensure, Follow-up Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Environmental standards |
| January 15, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| October 28, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services |
| August 13, 2025 | Relicensure Survey | 10 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | General requirements; Resident services; Resident services |
| April 9, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Environmental standards |
| October 29, 2024 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| October 8, 2024 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
The most recent full relicensure inspection listed is from February 10, 2026. The total is above the Capital Region median of 23 violations for the same period. Topics cited most often: environmental standards (10), resident services (8), food service (4).
The remaining 7 older reports appear on the residence's NYS Health Profiles page.
Is there a stipulation on file for Danforth Adult Care Center?
Yes: NYS Health Profiles shows 1 enforcement action involving Danforth Adult Care Center, the latest a Stipulation & Order dated November 6, 2025 (#ACF-25-069).
- November 6, 2025: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-25-069
In a Stipulation and Order, the operator settles with the department, accepting a civil penalty and corrective steps without a hearing. The order names the rules involved, and families can ask to see it.
What if a resident of Danforth Adult Care Center develops dementia?
Without SNALR beds, Danforth Adult Care Center cannot keep a resident whose dementia calls for a secured or specialized setting; the nearest SNALR-certified residence is The Mansion at South Union in White Creek, about 8.3 miles away by straight line.
- The Mansion at South Union — 10 SNALR beds, 8.3 mi
- Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center — 52 SNALR beds, 21.2 mi
- Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park — 64 SNALR beds, 22.5 mi
How does Danforth Adult Care Center compare with residences nearby?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is The Mansion at South Union in White Creek, about 8.3 miles away by straight line, certified for 44 beds (ALR, SNALR, ALP).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mansion at South Union 11 South Union Street, Cambridge 12816 | 8.3 | 44 | ALR, SNALR, ALP | 10 | 90 |
| The Cambridge 4 West Main Street, Cambridge 12816 | 8.4 | 40 | ALR, EALR | 0 | 32 |
| Willow Ridge Pointe 1 Prospect St, Mechanicville 12118 | 17.6 | 13 | Base license only | 0 | 36 |
| Ahana House 31 6th St, Waterford 12188 | 18.7 | 17 | Base license only | 0 | 0 |
| The Eliot at Troy, LLC 2902 Upper Tibbits Avenue, Troy 12180 | 20.3 | 155 | ALP | 0 | 67 |
How near is medical care to Danforth Adult Care Center in Hoosick Falls?
Danforth Adult Care Center is located in the Town of Hoosick, Rensselaer County; its closest general hospital is Samaritan Hospital (St. Peter's Health Partners), about 20.4 miles away by straight line.
Saratoga Hospital is next, about 25.7 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 The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls (0.0 mi, CMS 3 of 5) and Eddy Heritage House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (20.2 mi, CMS 1 of 5).
What questions does the record of Danforth Adult Care Center raise?
Let the state's own data set the agenda: ask what prompted the November 6, 2025 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 an Assisted Living Program bed is available for a Medicaid applicant and how long the wait typically is.
- Get the admission agreement and full fee schedule in writing before paying any deposit; New York requires a written agreement.
State record: Danforth Adult Care Center on NYS Health Profiles.
