Camphill Ghent, Inc.
Assisted Living · New York, NY

Camphill Ghent, Inc.

Assisted Living · New York, NY

Overview of Camphill Ghent, INC.

Camphill Ghent, Inc. is a 31-bed Adult Home in Chatham, Columbia County, New York, operating as a residential community for elders on Route 66. Located at Chatham city center, the facility articulates its mission around meaningful life, active social engagement, and resident independence, explicitly framing care as supporting body, soul, and spirit.

Community programming draws from six thematic areas: dining, the arts, facilities and grounds, health, spiritual life, and agriculture. Twenty-seven amenities support this structure. Resident accommodations include private outdoor patios, resident-controlled heating and air conditioning, fully inclusive utilities (gas, electric, water, trash, recycling, composting), telephone and internet wiring, routine unit maintenance including snow removal, weekly shopping trips, grounds maintenance, and outdoor dining access. Recreational infrastructure includes a swimming pool and tennis courts. Programming incorporates the HANDEL Choir, Book Club, Meditation Group, and Poetry Workshop, along with concerts by world-renowned musicians. A community garden enables residents to grow their own food. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Three daily meals utilize organic ingredients.

Regulatory compliance demonstrates a worsening trajectory across four years of inspection activity.

Five inspections between May 2022 and June 2025 yielded a total of six deficiencies. Two inspections reported zero violations. The facility’s deficiency record by year shows: one in 2022, zero in 2023, two in 2024, and three in 2025. This represents an accelerating pattern of regulatory violations rather than improvement or stability.

Environmental standards deficiencies appear in all four inspections that identified violations.

May 2022 cited environmental standards (487.11 (h) (5)). June 2024 cited the same violation area twice, citing 487.11 (k) (1-3) and 487.11 (k) (15). June 2025 again cited environmental standards (487.11 (k) (1-3)).

The June 2025 inspection expanded the violation pattern beyond environmental issues to include food service (487.8 (e) (1)) and personnel (487.9 (a) (8)) deficiencies. This represents the first citation of violations outside environmental standards.

A March 2023 complaint investigation found no substantiated issues.

The facility averaged 1.5 deficiencies per year, placing it 71 percent better than New York’s state average of 5.1. One complaint was filed, representing 3.2 per 100 occupied beds versus a state average of 49.9 per 100. No enforcement actions or fines appear on record.

One negligence lawsuit was filed in 2015. Stephen Levine, acting as administrator of an estate, sued Camphill Ghent, Inc. and Funplex, Inc. The case is closed. The administrator designation suggests a resident death claim.

Because of the worsening deficiency trend in June 2025 families should ask about corrective actions and their outcomes.

(518) 392-2760
Bed community size
31-bed community Rank #735 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 735th out of 748 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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: 54 / 100 Rank #755 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 755th out of 1173 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
StatusActive
CountyColumbia
License Number200-E-007

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameCamphill Ghent, Inc.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private Outdoor Patios
Resident-Controlled Heat And Ac
All Utilities Inclusive (Gas
Electric
Water
Trash
Recycling
Composting)
Wired For Telephone
Cable
And Internet
Routine Unit Maintenance
Including Snow Removal
Availability Of Lunch Meals (On A Fee Basis)
Weekly Shopping Trips
Grounds Maintenance And Landscaping
Access To Outdoor Dining Spaces
Opportunities To Join Groups Such As Handle
Choir
Book Club
Meditation Group
Poetry
And More
Concerts By World-Renowned Musicians
Swimming Pool And Tennis Courts
Community Garden For Growing Your Own Food
Volunteer Opportunities
Specific ProgramsThe Arts, Facilities & Grounds, Spiritual Life, Agriculture, General Information, Application

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionMeals are served three times a day in the dining rooms, featuring fresh salads and hearty entrees prepared with organic ingredients.

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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.

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.

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

Inspection score: 100 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 17 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 2022 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Citations per inspection (43% above)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above)
8 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total citations (54% below)
• Citations per year (55% below)
• Total inspections (67% below)
• Inspections with citations (25% below)
• Total complaints (99% below)
• Complaints per year (98% below)
• Complaints per bed (94% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
Latest Inspection June 24, 2025 Renewal

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

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 613 This facility has 54% fewer total citations than a typical New York nursing home (6 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 54% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 1.53.3 This facility has 55% fewer citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (1.5 vs. NY avg 3.3).↓ 55% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 21.4 This facility has 43% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 43% worse

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

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 39 This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (3 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 67% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 34 This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better
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 FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 179 This facility has 99% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (1 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 99% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 0.319.8 This facility has 98% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (0.3 vs. NY avg 19.8).↓ 98% better
Complaints per bed Info Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds. 0.030.50 This facility has 94% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.03 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 94% 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 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.

  • June 24, 2025 inspection found 3 violations in food service, personnel, and environmental standards with an approved plan of correction.
  • Environmental standards violations recurred in three inspections from May 18, 2022, through June 24, 2025, showing a consistent compliance issue.
  • Complaint investigations in 2023 and 2022 found no violations and required no corrections.

Lawsuit overview for Camphill Ghent, Inc.

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
Since Info Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure. 2015
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2015

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Assisted Living in New York

Camphill Ghent, Inc. is located in Chatham, New York.
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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
NY

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
NY

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+
General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
NY

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+
General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
NY

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits
Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)
General NYC resident, able to share living space.
Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.
NY

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits
Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

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Frequently Asked Questions about Camphill Ghent, Inc.

Is Camphill Ghent, Inc. in a walkable area?

Camphill Ghent, Inc. has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Camphill Ghent, Inc.?

According to NY state health department records, Camphill Ghent, Inc.'s license number is 200-E-007.

How many beds does Camphill Ghent, Inc. have?

Camphill Ghent, Inc. has 31 beds.

Are there photos of Camphill Ghent, Inc.?

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What is the address of Camphill Ghent, Inc.?

Camphill Ghent, Inc. is located at 2542 Route 66.

What is the phone number of Camphill Ghent, Inc.?

(518) 392-2760 will put you in contact with the team at Camphill Ghent, Inc..

What county is Camphill Ghent, Inc. located in?

Camphill Ghent, Inc. is in Columbia County.

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