Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga, 394-402 Church St in Saratoga Springs, as an adult home for 105 residents with ALR and EALR certification; the building is in the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County.
Is Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga in Saratoga Springs state-licensed?
Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga operates under 1 Department of Health operating certificate (640-E-042) covering 105 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 | 640-E-042 | 105 | ALR 105, EALR 105 | July 7, 2016 | 94 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 94 people lived here in 105 certified beds, roughly 90% 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 2016.
Can a resident stay at Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga as needs increase?
According to the state's quarterly capacity report, 105 beds carry Assisted Living Residence (ALR) certification; 105 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.
How has Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga fared in Department of Health inspections?
Since July 1, 2022 the Department of Health has filed 14 inspection reports on Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga, the latest dated June 24, 2026, citing 10 violations in total.
| Report date | Inspection type | Violations | Status | Topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| June 11, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| May 29, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| March 12, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| January 28, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| October 20, 2025 | Relicensure, Follow-up Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| August 21, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| June 30, 2025 | Relicensure Survey | 4 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services; Resident services; Resident services |
The most recent full relicensure inspection listed is from October 20, 2025. The total is below the Capital Region median of 23 violations for the same period. Topics cited most often: resident services (7), responsibilities of providers; required notif (1), admission standards (1).
The remaining 6 older reports appear on the residence's NYS Health Profiles page.
Has the state taken enforcement action against Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga?
NYS Health Profiles lists no enforcement action against Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga in its current window.
New York rarely penalizes adult care facilities formally; read the cited topics in the inspection table instead of relying on a blank enforcement line.
What if a resident of Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga develops dementia?
Without SNALR beds, Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga cannot keep a resident whose dementia calls for a secured or specialized setting; the nearest SNALR-certified residence is Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga Springs, on the same block.
- Home of the Good Shepherd — 42 SNALR beds, 0.1 mi
- Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe — 16 SNALR beds, 7.3 mi
- Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park — 64 SNALR beds, 16.2 mi
What other licensed residences are close to Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga Springs, on the same block, certified for 42 beds (ALR, EALR, SNALR).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home of the Good Shepherd 390 Church St, Saratoga Springs 12866 | 0.1 | 42 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 42 | 16 |
| Woodlawn Commons 156 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs 12866 | 1.4 | 42 | ALR, EALR | 0 | 13 |
| Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton 60 Waller Rd, Wilton 12831 | 4.1 | 54 | ALR, EALR | 0 | 24 |
| Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe 26 Rockrose Way, Malta 12020 | 7.3 | 86 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 16 | 25 |
| Willow Ridge Pointe 1 Prospect St, Mechanicville 12118 | 14.3 | 13 | Base license only | 0 | 36 |
Where is Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga, and what is close by?
Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga is located in the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County; its closest general hospital is Saratoga Hospital (Albany Med Health System), about 1.2 miles away by straight line.
Glens Falls Hospital is next, about 17.6 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 Wesley Health Care Center Inc (1.6 mi, CMS 1 of 5) and Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare (15.1 mi, CMS 1 of 5).
What questions does the record of Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga raise?
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 Saratoga on NYS Health Profiles.
