The Farrar Home

Overview of The Farrar Home

The Farrar Home operates an adult home at 46 Constable Street, Malone, New York, Franklin County. Owner is Farrar Home For Deserving Old Ladies. The facility provides 30 residential units with focus on enhancing mental, physical, and spiritual well-being through caring and supportive environment.

Inspection record reflects strong regulatory compliance. Five inspections spanning 2021 to 2024 identified 2.3 deficiencies annually, 55% better than New York average of 5.1. Two complaints generated 6.7 per 100 occupied beds compared to state average of 49.9.

Most recent November 12, 2024 inspection (relicensure) found one food service deficiency with approved correction plan. Earlier inspections showed recurrent issues in food service, environmental standards, and resident services. All citations included approved correction plans.

Complaint investigations were unsubstantiated or generated no additional citations. No enforcement actions, fines, or immediate jeopardy findings appear on record. Facility demonstrates consistent corrective action response patterns.

One commercial contract lawsuit filed in Franklin Supreme Court in 2019 involved Gillen’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Con. Motion was filed November 4, 2019 and decided January 7, 2020. Case is closed and disposed. No active litigation on record.

Families should contact The Farrar Home directly to evaluate care model, residential options, programming, staffing, and operational structure before placement consideration.

(518) 483-7550
Bed community size
30-bed community Rank #736 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 736th out of 748 homes in New York for bed count. 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: 72 / 100 Rank #583 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 583rd out of 1173 homes in New York for walk score. 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.
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
CountyFranklin
License Number270-E-005

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameFarrar Home For Deserving Old Ladies

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness ProgramTo enhance, facilitate, and optimize the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of the individual in a home-like atmosphere through caring.
Specific ProgramsThe Farrar Home, Our History, Our Staff, Our Board of Directors, Testimonials, Tour Our Home, Home Comforts, Special Events/Activities, Aging Gracefully, Forms, Our Facebook page

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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.

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

Inspection score: 98 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 15 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 3 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Citations per inspection (29% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above)
7 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total citations (31% below)
• Citations per year (31% below)
• Total inspections (44% below)
• Total complaints (97% below)
• Complaints per year (97% below)
• Complaints per bed (86% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
Latest Inspection November 12, 2024 Relicensure

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. 913 This facility has 31% fewer total citations than a typical New York nursing home (9 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 31% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 1.82.6 This facility has 31% fewer citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (1.8 vs. NY avg 2.6).↓ 31% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.81.4 This facility has 29% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (1.8 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 29% 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. 59 This facility has 44% fewer total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 44% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 54 This facility has 25% more inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% 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. 279 This facility has 97% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.415.8 This facility has 97% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (0.4 vs. NY avg 15.8).↓ 97% better
Complaints per bed Info Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds. 0.070.50 This facility has 86% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.07 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 86% 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.

  • November 12, 2024 relicensure inspection found one food service violation with an approved plan of correction and no further deficiencies.
  • Recent deficiencies consistently involved food service and environmental standards, with three environmental and disaster planning violations cited in October 2023.
  • Complaint investigations and relicensure inspections from 2021 to 2024 showed all deficiencies corrected on site with no substantiated complaints or harm-level citations.

Lawsuit overview for The Farrar 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
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. 2019
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2019

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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 The Farrar Home

Who is the owner of The Farrar Home?

The legal owner and operator of The Farrar Home is Farrar Home For Deserving Old Ladies.

Is The Farrar Home in a walkable area?

The Farrar 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 The Farrar Home?

According to NY state health department records, The Farrar Home's license number is 270-E-005.

How many beds does The Farrar Home have?

The Farrar Home has 30 beds.

Are there photos of The Farrar Home?

Yes — there are 8 photos of The Farrar Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Farrar Home?

The Farrar Home is located at 46 Constable Street.

What is the phone number of The Farrar Home?

(518) 483-7550 will put you in contact with the team at The Farrar Home.

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