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Sarah Jane Sanford Home
Assisted Living · USA
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Sarah Jane Sanford Home

Assisted Living · USA
69 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Sarah Jane Sanford Home

Sarah Jane Sanford Home is a 40-bed licensed Adult Home administrated at 69 Guy Park Avenue in Amsterdam, New York 12010, in Montgomery County. Founded in 1896 and opened at its current address on October 4, 1904, the facility is owned by The Home for Elderly Women of Montgomery County, a not-for-profit organization. Sarah Jane Sanford Home is women-only; minimum admission age is 65; all residents must be ambulatory. Pets are not permitted.

The facility consists of two wings: Century House with 28 private rooms featuring specially adapted bathrooms, and Sanford Hall with 12 private rooms with private baths and Wi-Fi throughout. Victorian furnishings, antiques, fresh flowers, and seasonal decorations are maintained throughout the building. A 2007 expansion project of more than two million dollars updated the facility and increased capacity. The home is governed by a Board of Trustees with an active Social Committee.

Services include 24-hour personal care attendants, care management, medication assistance, and coordination of outside nursing and therapy services. Hospice arrangements are coordinated. Meals are plated and served individually in the dining room under registered dietician approval. Religious services are offered. Call systems are present in all rooms and bathrooms.

The New York State Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, has conducted 7 inspections on file, all with citations, against a state average of 9 inspections with 5 carrying citations. Twenty total deficiencies have been recorded against a state average of 22. The most recent inspection, a complaint investigation on December 13, 2024, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections documented patterns in resident services, environmental standards, records and reports, personnel, food service, and resident protections; all complaint investigations were unsubstantiated. No enforcement actions are on file. The inspection record reflects overall improvement over time.

Sarah Jane Sanford Home is suited for women age 65 and older seeking residential care in a not-for-profit, women-only setting with a 120-year institutional history. Families should ask about the specific resident services standards, environmental compliance protocols, and food service procedures that address the patterns noted in earlier inspections.

(518) 842-3670
(518) 842-3670 ABrinkerhoff@sjshfw.org
Bed community size
40-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 72 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
StatusActive
CountyMontgomery
License Number380-E-011

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameThe Home For Elderly Women Of Montgomery County

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesCall system in all rooms and bathrooms

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age65
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesVarious programs and activities throughout the year, both in-house and off-premises.
Religious ServicesYes

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionMeals are plated and served individually in the pleasant dining room, approved by a registered dietician.

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Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 0 enforcement actions 20 citations 7 complaints 7 inspections 0 complaint investigations

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspections with citations (40% above)
• Inspection citation rate (79% above) 8 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total citations (31% below)
• Citations per year (31% below)
• Citations per inspection (9% below)
• Total inspections (22% below)
• Total complaints (91% below)
• Complaints per year (91% below)
• Complaints per bed (64% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
Latest Inspection December 13, 2024 Complaint Investigation

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

MetricThis FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2029 This facility has 31% fewer total citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (20 vs. NY avg 29).↓ 31% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 45.8 This facility has 31% fewer citations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 5.8).↓ 31% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.93.2 This facility has 9% fewer citations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (2.9 vs. NY avg 3.2).↓ 9% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

MetricThis FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 79 This facility has 22% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 22% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 75 This facility has 40% more inspections with citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 5).↑ 40% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 100%56% This facility has 44 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (100% vs. NY avg 56%).↑ 44% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

MetricThis FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 779 This facility has 91% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 91% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 1.415.8 This facility has 91% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.4 vs. NY avg 15.8).↓ 91% better
Complaints per bed Info Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds. 0.180.50 This facility has 64% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.18 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 64% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators. 015 This facility has 100% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York assisted living residence (0 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 100% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on December 13, 2024, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of citations primarily related to resident services, environmental standards, and records and reports. Prior reports also noted issues with general requirements, personnel, food service, and resident protections. Complaint investigations were conducted but were unsubstantiated and did not result in violations. The overall trend suggests improvement, with the latest inspection free of deficiencies after several reports identified various issues.

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Lawsuit overview for Sarah Jane Sanford Home

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 1
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 0
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 1 1 Disposed
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sarah Jane Sanford Home

Who is the owner of Sarah Jane Sanford Home?

The legal owner and operator of Sarah Jane Sanford Home is The Home for Elderly Women of Montgomery County.

Is Sarah Jane Sanford Home in a walkable area?

Sarah Jane Sanford Home has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Sarah Jane Sanford Home?

According to NY state health department records, Sarah Jane Sanford Home's license number is 380-E-011.

How many beds does Sarah Jane Sanford Home have?

Sarah Jane Sanford Home has 40 beds.

Are there photos of Sarah Jane Sanford Home?

Yes — there are 82 photos of Sarah Jane Sanford Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Sarah Jane Sanford Home?

Sarah Jane Sanford Home is located at 69 Guy Park Avenue.

What is the phone number of Sarah Jane Sanford Home?

(518) 842-3670 will put you in contact with the team at Sarah Jane Sanford Home.

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