Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Ghent Assisted Living, 30 Whittier Way in Ghent, as an adult home for 80 residents with ALP certification; the building is in the Town of Ghent, Columbia County.
What New York license does Ghent Assisted Living hold?
It is: certificate 200-F-022 on the Department of Health roster authorizes Ghent Assisted Living for 80 residents, bigger 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 | 200-F-022 | 80 | ALP 49 | October 19, 2000 | 76 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 76 people lived here in 80 certified beds, roughly 95% occupancy. The state lists Galr Operating LLC as operator (llc). Licensing at this address goes back to 2000.
Which levels of care is Ghent Assisted Living certified to provide?
According to the state's quarterly capacity report, 49 are Medicaid-funded Assisted Living Program (ALP) beds.
Because certifications attach to beds rather than to the whole building, ask which room or wing your parent would live in and whether that specific bed holds the certification their care calls for. More on ALR, EALR and SNALR.
How has Ghent Assisted Living fared in Department of Health inspections?
Between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2026, NYS Health Profiles records 10 inspection reports for Ghent Assisted Living, most recently dated April 2, 2026, and 36 violations overall.
| Report date | Inspection type | Violations | Status | Topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | Relicensure, Follow-up Survey | 3 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Inspection; Environmental standards; Disaster and emergency planning |
| February 6, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services |
| January 12, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services |
| August 29, 2025 | Relicensure Survey | 7 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services; Resident services; Resident services |
| August 1, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| March 26, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | General provisions |
| September 30, 2024 | Relicensure Survey | 22 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | General provisions; Resident services; Resident services |
| April 18, 2023 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
The most recent full relicensure inspection listed is from April 2, 2026. The total is above the Capital Region median of 23 violations for the same period. Topics cited most often: environmental standards (11), resident services (10), disaster and emergency planning (6).
The remaining 2 older reports appear on the residence's NYS Health Profiles page.
Is there a stipulation on file for Ghent Assisted Living?
Yes: NYS Health Profiles shows 1 enforcement action involving Ghent Assisted Living, the latest a Stipulation & Order dated December 3, 2025 (#ACF-25-076).
- December 3, 2025: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-25-076
Enforcement actions are far less common than routine citations, so one on the record merits a plain question: what happened, and how is the fix being verified today?
What if a resident of Ghent Assisted Living develops dementia?
Without SNALR beds, Ghent Assisted Living cannot keep a resident whose dementia calls for a secured or specialized setting; the nearest SNALR-certified residence is Hawthorne Ridge, Inc. in East Greenbush, about 23.1 miles away by straight line.
- Hawthorne Ridge, Inc. — 54 SNALR beds, 23.1 mi
- Peregrine Shaker — 35 SNALR beds, 27.2 mi
- Loudonville Assisted Living Residence — 18 SNALR beds, 27.9 mi
Which licensed residences are nearest to Ghent Assisted Living?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is Home Sweet Home of Athens in Athens, about 5.7 miles away by straight line, certified for 24 beds (ALP).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Sweet Home of Athens 71 Second Street, Athens 12015 | 5.7 | 24 | ALP | 0 | 54 |
| Camphill Ghent, Inc. 2542 Route 66, Chatham 12037 | 6.5 | 31 | ALP | 0 | 5 |
| Home Sweet Home on the Hudson 38 Prospect Avenue, Catskill 12414 | 9.0 | 60 | ALP | 0 | 41 |
| The Eliot at Catskill 122 Jefferson Hts, Catskill 12414 | 9.3 | 118 | ALP | 0 | 79 |
| Hawthorne Ridge, Inc. 30 Community Way, East Greenbush 12061 | 23.1 | 66 | ALR, SNALR | 54 | 12 |
How near is medical care to Ghent Assisted Living in Ghent?
Ghent Assisted Living is located in the Town of Ghent, Columbia County; its closest general hospital is Columbia Memorial Hospital (Albany Med Health System), about 4.4 miles away by straight line.
Albany Medical Center Hospital is next, about 26.0 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 Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (0.3 mi, CMS 1 of 5) and Pine Haven Home (3.6 mi, CMS 5 of 5).
What questions does the record of Ghent Assisted Living raise?
Begin with what the public record raises: ask what prompted the December 3, 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: Ghent Assisted Living on NYS Health Profiles.
