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Sarah Jane Sanford Home
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Sarah Jane Sanford Home

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 assisted living (adult home) facility at 69 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York, owned and operated by The Home for Elderly Women of Montgomery County. It provides assisted living exclusively for women age 65 and older with personal care, individually served meals, activities, religious services, housekeeping, and 24-hour staffing.

Compliance with New York State Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care standards improved significantly following a September 2024 relicensure inspection. That inspection identified 10 deficiencies spanning general requirements (one), resident protections (one), resident services (four covering documentation, resident communication, and service delivery), and environmental standards (three).

The December 13, 2024, complaint investigation that followed resulted in zero deficiencies, indicating corrective actions were implemented and sustained. Earlier relicensure inspections on January 18, 2023, and November 24, 2021, found 4 and 2 deficiencies respectively, with deficiency themes centered on general requirements, personnel, criminal history review, resident funds, food service, records management, and environmental standards.

Complaint investigations on six separate dates; March 7, 2024, January 22, 2024, April 14, 2023, January 24, 2023, January 18, 2023, and November 10, 2022, identified zero violations.

Deficiency rates average 5 per year, 2% better than the New York average of 5.1 per year. The facility reported 7 complaints total, equating to 17.5 per 100 occupied beds, substantially below the New York average of 49.9. No enforcement actions were recorded.

The facility provides 24-hour staffing, personal care, individually plated meals prepared by a registered dietician, housekeeping, activities, religious services, emergency call systems in all rooms and bathrooms, and housekeeping services. The facility is licensed exclusively for women residents age 65 and older.

The clean December 2024 inspection following the September 2024 relicensure deficiencies demonstrates rapid corrective action capability.

Families should ask about corrective action plans and implementation timelines particularly regarding resident services protocols, environmental safety standards, general facility requirements, and resident protections.

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(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.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.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

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 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.

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

Rank #115 / 344 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 115th out of 344 homes in New York. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 344 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2013 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. 42.6 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. 2.91.4 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 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 nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 22% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 74 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 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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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 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. 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.

  • 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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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 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.

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.

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.

What county is Sarah Jane Sanford Home located in?

Sarah Jane Sanford Home is in Montgomery County.

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