Assisted living / New York / Saratoga Springs
Home of the Good Shepherd
390 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 · Saratoga County · (518) 584-3317
Adult home · licensed for 42 residents · Licensed since 2003 · 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-037 · See the state record
The record in brief
Home of the Good Shepherd is an adult home, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 42 beds on its operating certificate, including 42 ALR, 42 EALR, 42 SNALR.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 25 violations from 23 inspections; the latest report was issued on March 31, 2026.
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.
On the state's assisted living quality page it has 0 food and dining violations at its latest recertification survey and an average of 21 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 25 violations resulted from 23 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 15 inspections resulting in no violations."
March 31, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 16, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 30, 2026Relicensure, Complaint, Follow-up Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
December 15, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
September 26, 2025Complaint Survey · 3 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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August 19, 2025Relicensure, Complaint Survey · 3 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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July 15, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
April 22, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 26, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
February 19, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 7, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
September 11, 2024Relicensure Survey · 7 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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June 13, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
May 2, 2024Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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February 27, 2024Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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September 11, 2023Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
June 8, 2023Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 20, 2023Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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January 4, 2023Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 3, 2023Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
August 12, 2022Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
June 22, 2022Complaint Survey · 2 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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May 12, 2022Relicensure Survey · 7 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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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) | 42 | July 2008 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 42 | July 2017 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 42 | July 2017 |
Home of the Good Shepherd is certified for memory care in New York's terms. 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's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)Basic SNALR $8,9250- $9,785 (based on room size) ESNALR $10,625-$11,125 (based on room size)
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: www.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 Shepherd SaratogaSaratoga Springs, under 1 mi · 105 residents · 10 violations
- Woodlawn CommonsSaratoga Springs, 1.4 mi · 42 residents · 13 violations
- Home of the Good Shepherd WiltonWilton, 4.0 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, 1.5 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 licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 640-E-037, adult home, since April 3, 2003 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Home of the Good Shepherd care for?
- Its licence is for 42 residents.
- Has Home of the Good Shepherd had violations?
- 25 violations from 23 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 cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent: Basic SNALR $8,9250- $9,785 (based on room size) ESNALR $10,625-$11,125 (based on room size) Care level charges are extra.
- Does Home of the Good Shepherd offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 42 special needs assisted living (SNALR) beds, the New York certifications for dementia care.
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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