Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau, 186-200 Bluebird Road in Moreau, as an adult home for 72 residents with ALR and EALR certification; the building is in the Town of Moreau, Saratoga County.
What New York license does Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau hold?
New York lists Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau as an adult home under 640-E-040 with room for 72; a typical Capital Region residence holds 66, so this one is bigger than most.
| License | Operating certificate | Certified capacity | ALR certifications (beds) | Opened | Residents, end of 2026 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Home | 640-E-040 | 72 | ALR 72, EALR 72 | July 1, 2013 | 55 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 55 people lived here in 72 certified beds, roughly 76% occupancy. The state lists The Church Aid of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Town of Saratoga Springs, Inc. as operator (not for profit corporation). Licensing at this address goes back to 2013.
What assisted living certifications does Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau hold?
According to the state's quarterly capacity report, 72 beds carry Assisted Living Residence (ALR) certification; 72 are Enhanced ALR (EALR) beds, which let residents with heavier physical needs stay.
These certifications decide whether someone can stay when needs change: EALR covers chronic help with walking or transfers, and SNALR requires a dementia plan approved by the department. More on ALR, EALR and SNALR.
What have state inspectors found at Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau?
State inspectors visited Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau 14 times in the four-year window on NYS Health Profiles, last on April 16, 2026; 7 reports cited at least one violation, for 15 in all.
| Report date | Inspection type | Violations | Status | Topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | Relicensure, Complaint, Follow-up Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| October 14, 2025 | Relicensure, Complaint Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services |
| September 8, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| July 10, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| July 3, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| May 7, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 2 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services; Environmental standards |
| April 11, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| January 29, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
The most recent full relicensure inspection listed is from April 16, 2026. The total is below the Capital Region median of 23 violations for the same period. Topics cited most often: resident services (6), environmental standards (4), general requirements (1).
The remaining 6 older reports appear on the residence's NYS Health Profiles page.
Has the Department of Health fined Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau?
NYS Health Profiles lists no enforcement action against Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau in its current window.
A clean enforcement record is not the same as a clean inspection record; the violation totals above fill in the picture.
What if a resident of Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau develops dementia?
Without SNALR beds, Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau cannot keep a resident whose dementia calls for a secured or specialized setting; the nearest SNALR-certified residence is The Landing at Queensbury, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Queensbury, about 4.0 miles away by straight line.
- The Landing at Queensbury, Assisted Living and Memory Care — 21 SNALR beds, 4.0 mi
- Memory Care at The Glen at Hiland Meadows — 30 SNALR beds, 4.7 mi
- Home of the Good Shepherd — 42 SNALR beds, 17.1 mi
How does Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau compare with residences nearby?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is The Landing at Queensbury, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Queensbury, about 4.0 miles away by straight line, certified for 88 beds (ALR, EALR, SNALR).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing at Queensbury, Assisted Living and Memory Care 27 Woodvale Road, Queensbury 12804 | 4.0 | 88 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 21 | 0 |
| Memory Care at The Glen at Hiland Meadows 48 Longview Drive, Queensbury 12804 | 4.7 | 30 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 30 | 41 |
| The Terrace at the Glen at Hiland Meadows 71 Longview Drive, Queensbury 12804 | 4.8 | 52 | ALR, EALR | 0 | 34 |
| Adirondack Manor HFA D.B.A Adirondack Manor HFA ALP 653 Bay Road, Queensbury 12804 | 5.1 | 60 | ALP | 0 | 77 |
| Argyle Center for Independent Living 4573 State Route 40, Argyle 12809 | 8.7 | 35 | ALP | 0 | 20 |
How near is medical care to Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau in Moreau?
Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau is located in the Town of Moreau, Saratoga County; its closest general hospital is Glens Falls Hospital (Albany Med Health System), about 2.0 miles away by straight line.
Saratoga Hospital is next, about 16.5 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 Pines at Glens Falls Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation (1.9 mi, CMS 2 of 5) and Fort Hudson Nursing Center, Inc. (2.2 mi, CMS 4 of 5).
What should a family ask Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau before moving in?
Let the state's own data set the agenda: ask for the latest Department of Health inspection report and how any citations were fixed.
- Ask how many aides and supervisors are on duty and awake overnight, and who handles medication assistance.
- Ask how many enhanced and special needs beds are free today and what triggers a move from one level to another.
- 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: Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau on NYS Health Profiles.
