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Sarah Jane Sanford Home
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Residential Care · Amsterdam, NY
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Sarah Jane Sanford Home

Independent Living, Assisted Living & Residential Care · Amsterdam, NY
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

The Sarah Jane Sanford Home has a specific focus that sets it apart before anything else: it serves women age 65 and older, exclusively. The 40-bed assisted living and residential care community at 69 Guy Park Avenue in Amsterdam, Montgomery County, is operated by The Home for Elderly Women of Montgomery County; a name that makes the mission plain. For families with a female loved one who would benefit from a women-only environment, that distinction alone narrows the field considerably.

The neighborhood works in its favor. A Walk Score of 72 puts it squarely in very walkable range, with most daily errands reachable on foot from the front door.

Inside, 24-hour staffing and personal care are in place. Meals are served individually and prepared by a registered dietician, which is a more deliberate approach to nutrition than most similarly sized communities offer. Emergency call systems are installed in every room and bathroom. Religious services round out what’s confirmed on the activity side.

Residents can choose between a private room or a one-bedroom suite.

The New York Department of Health’s Office of Aging and Long Term Care oversees inspections here. Regulatory attention has focused on care planning and documentation.

For women 65 and older in the Amsterdam area, Sarah Jane Sanford Home is a small, focused community with round-the-clock personal care, dietician-prepared meals, and a genuinely walkable location; a combination that fits residents who want attentive daily support in a setting built specifically for them.

Facility Direct Line (518) 842-3670
Facility Direct Line (518) 842-3670 ABrinkerhoff@sjshfw.org
Bed community size
40-bed community Rank #704 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 704th out of 748 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 72 / 100 Rank #583 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 583rd out of 1173 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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

Activities
Religious Services

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

7 points above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)

Rank #166 / 593 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 166th out of 593 homes in New York. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 593 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 7 points above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)

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 5 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total citations (54% above)
• Citations per year (54% above)
• Citations per inspection (107% above)
• Inspections with citations (75% above)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• 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.

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 20 13 This facility has 54% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (20 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 54% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 4 2.6 This facility has 54% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (4 vs. NY avg 2.6).↑ 54% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.9 1.4 This facility has 107% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (2.9 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 107% worse

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

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 7 9 This facility has 22% fewer total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 22% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 7 4 This facility has 75% more inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 75% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 100% 44% This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse

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

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 7 79 This facility has 91% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 91% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 1.4 15.8 This facility has 91% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (1.4 vs. NY avg 15.8).↓ 91% better
Complaints per bed Info Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds. 0.18 0.50 This facility has 64% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.18 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 64% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators. 0 15 This facility has 100% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (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.

  • December 13, 2024 complaint investigation found no violations or deficiencies.
  • September 12, 2024 relicensure inspection cited 10 violations involving resident protections, services, general requirements, and environmental standards.
  • Records and reports deficiencies recurred in June 2024, November 2021, October 2021, and September 2021 inspections.
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sarah Jane Sanford Home

Who is the owner of Sarah Jane Sanford Home?

Sarah Jane Sanford Home is legally operated by 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 81 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, Amsterdam, NY 12010.

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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