Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Home of the Good Shepherd, 390 Church St in Saratoga Springs, as an adult home for 42 residents with ALR, EALR and SNALR certification; the building is in the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County.
How is Home of the Good Shepherd listed on the state roster?
New York lists Home of the Good Shepherd as an adult home under 640-E-037 with room for 42; a typical Capital Region residence holds 66, so this one is smaller than most.
| License | Operating certificate | Certified capacity | ALR certifications (beds) | Opened | Residents, end of 2026 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Home | 640-E-037 | 42 | ALR 42, EALR 42, SNALR 42 | April 3, 2003 | 41 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 41 people lived here in 42 certified beds, roughly 98% 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 2003.
What assisted living certifications does Home of the Good Shepherd hold?
According to the state's quarterly capacity report, 42 beds carry Assisted Living Residence (ALR) certification; 42 are Enhanced ALR (EALR) beds, which let residents with heavier physical needs stay; 42 are Special Needs ALR (SNALR) beds for people living with dementia.
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?
Since July 1, 2022 the Department of Health has filed 22 inspection reports on Home of the Good Shepherd, the latest dated June 15, 2026, citing 16 violations in total.
| Report date | Inspection type | Violations | Status | Topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| March 31, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| March 16, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| January 30, 2026 | Relicensure, Complaint, Follow-up Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| December 15, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| September 26, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 3 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Admission standards; Resident protections; Resident protections |
| August 19, 2025 | Relicensure, Complaint Survey | 3 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Admission standards; Resident services; Resident services |
| July 15, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
The most recent full relicensure inspection listed is from January 30, 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), admission standards (3).
The remaining 14 older reports appear on the residence's NYS Health Profiles page.
Are any state penalties on file for Home of the Good Shepherd?
NYS Health Profiles lists no enforcement action against Home of the Good Shepherd in its current window.
Most residences look like this. Citations are usually settled through a plan of correction and never reach a stipulation, so the inspection table above says more.
Which licensed residences are nearest to Home of the Good Shepherd?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga in Saratoga Springs, on the same block, certified for 105 beds (ALR, EALR).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga 394-402 Church St, Saratoga Springs 12866 | 0.1 | 105 | ALR, EALR | 0 | 10 |
| 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 | 4.0 | 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 | 14.2 | 13 | Base license only | 0 | 36 |
Where is Home of the Good Shepherd, and what is close by?
Home of the Good Shepherd 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 (1.5 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 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 on NYS Health Profiles.
