Assisted living / New York / Saratoga Springs
Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga
394-402 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 · Saratoga County · (518) 450-7360
Adult home · licensed for 105 residents · Licensed since 2016 · Operator: The Church Aid of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Town of Saratoga Springs, Inc.
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 640-E-042 · See the state record
The record in brief
Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga is an adult home, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 105 beds on its operating certificate, including 105 ALR, 105 EALR.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 10 violations from 11 inspections; the latest report was issued on March 12, 2026.
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.
On the state's assisted living quality page it has 1 food and dining violation at its latest recertification survey and an average of 63 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 10 violations resulted from 11 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 8 inspections resulting in no violations."
March 12, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 28, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
October 20, 2025Relicensure, Follow-up Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
August 21, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
June 30, 2025Relicensure Survey · 4 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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May 20, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
June 13, 2024Relicensure Survey · 5 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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March 28, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 4, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
February 2, 2023Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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September 30, 2022Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
Enforcement actions
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.
Violations under dispute through the state's Inspection Review Process are not shown by the state. Regulation sections are Title 18 of New York's codes (NYCRR). Source: NYS Health Profiles.
New York's assisted living quality measures
Source: New York State Department of Health, Assisted Living Residence Quality, read October 8, 2026. The page's third measure, confirmed complaint allegations, was not listed in its table when we read it.
Memory care
| Certification on the operating certificate | Beds | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Residence (ALR) | 105 | July 2016 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 105 | June 2023 |
Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga has no special needs (SNALR) or dementia beds on its certificate, so New York has not certified it for memory care. What memory care certification means.
A special needs assisted living residence (SNALR) serves people with special needs, including people with dementia or cognitive impairments, under an individualized service plan.health.ny.gov
An enhanced assisted living residence (EALR) lets residents age in place: it may admit or keep residents who need another person's physical help to walk or use stairs, depend on medical equipment and need frequent help from medical staff, or have chronic unmanaged incontinence.health.ny.gov
Costs
New York requires each assisted living residence to file a Consumer Summary with its starting rent for each licence and certification, and the Department of Health posts it. Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR $6415 per month EALR $9060 per month
Lowest monthly rent in the filing: $6,415. Care level charges and other fees are extra; the residency agreement lists them.
Source: Consumer Summary (PDF), residency agreement (PDF), on the Department of Health's Assisted Living Residence Quality page, read October 8, 2026.
Assisted living residents in New York have the right to written notice of any fee increase at least 45 days before it takes effect, unless they agree in writing to a specific increase for added care, services or supplies.health.ny.gov
Under Public Health Law section 4656(7), signed February 14, 2025, an assisted living residence must post its monthly service rate and starting rent range in the facility and online.health.ny.gov
Website listed by the Department of Health: homeofthegoodshepherd.com
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: The Church Aid of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Town of Saratoga Springs, Inc. (a not-for-profit corporation).
Other assisted living nearby
- Home of the Good ShepherdSaratoga Springs, under 1 mi · 42 residents · 25 violations
- Woodlawn CommonsSaratoga Springs, 1.4 mi · 42 residents · 13 violations
- Home of the Good Shepherd WiltonWilton, 4.1 mi · 54 residents · 23 violations
- Home of the Good Shepherd at HighpointeMalta, 7.3 mi · 86 residents · 25 violations
- Willow Ridge PointeMechanicville, 14 mi · 13 residents · 38 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Wesley Health Care Center IncSaratoga Springs, 1.6 mi · 1 of 5 CMS stars
If you have a concern
NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints. New York's Department of Health investigates complaints about licensed homes, and the long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents.
New York's ombudsman program advocates for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes.aging.ny.gov
To reach a New York long-term care ombudsman, call 1-855-582-6769.aging.ny.gov
Common questions
- Is Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 640-E-042, adult home, since July 7, 2016 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga care for?
- Its licence is for 105 residents.
- Has Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga had violations?
- 10 violations from 11 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- How much does Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent from $6,415 a month: ALR $6415 per month EALR $9060 per month Care level charges are extra.
- Does Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate carries no special needs (SNALR) or dementia bed certification in the state file.
Sources
- Licence and capacity: New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facilities: general information and bed certifications (health.data.ny.gov), downloaded October 8, 2026.
- Bed certifications: Adult Care Facility bed certifications, health.data.ny.gov. Inspections and enforcement: NYS Health Profiles, read October 9, 2026.
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