Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton, 60 Waller Rd in Wilton, as an adult home for 54 residents with ALR and EALR certification; the building is in the Town of Wilton, Saratoga County.
Is Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton in Wilton state-licensed?
Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton operates under 1 Department of Health operating certificate (640-E-038) covering 54 beds, smaller than the 66-bed midpoint of the 49 licensed residences across the Capital Region.
| License | Operating certificate | Certified capacity | ALR certifications (beds) | Opened | Residents, end of 2026 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Home | 640-E-038 | 54 | ALR 54, EALR 54 | October 10, 2007 | 46 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 46 people lived here in 54 certified beds, roughly 85% occupancy. The state lists The Church Aid of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Town of Saratoga Springs, Inc. as operator (not for profit corporation). Licensing at this address goes back to 2007.
Which levels of care is Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton certified to provide?
According to the state's quarterly capacity report, 54 beds carry Assisted Living Residence (ALR) certification; 54 are Enhanced ALR (EALR) beds, which let residents with heavier physical needs stay.
These certifications decide whether someone can stay when needs change: EALR covers chronic help with walking or transfers, and SNALR requires a dementia plan approved by the department. More on ALR, EALR and SNALR.
Which violations has New York cited at Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton?
Since July 1, 2022 the Department of Health has filed 9 inspection reports on Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton, the latest dated June 18, 2026, citing 24 violations in total.
| Report date | Inspection type | Violations | Status | Topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| May 4, 2026 | Relicensure Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Operating certificates |
| December 1, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| May 9, 2025 | Relicensure Survey | 12 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Records and reports; Resident services; Resident services |
| October 11, 2024 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| May 15, 2024 | Relicensure Survey | 9 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services; Resident services; Resident services |
| December 12, 2023 | Other Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Records and reports |
| March 24, 2023 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
The most recent full relicensure inspection listed is from May 4, 2026. The total is above the Capital Region median of 23 violations for the same period. Topics cited most often: resident services (10), food service (4), environmental standards (4).
The remaining 1 older reports appear on the residence's NYS Health Profiles page.
Has Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton paid a Department of Health penalty?
Yes: NYS Health Profiles shows 1 enforcement action involving Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton, the latest a Stipulation & Order dated September 17, 2025 (#ACF-25-057).
- September 17, 2025: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-25-057
Stipulations tend to follow serious or repeated citations. Bring the order number to your tour and ask what changed afterward in staffing or procedures.
Does Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton offer memory care?
Without SNALR beds, Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton cannot keep a resident whose dementia calls for a secured or specialized setting; the nearest SNALR-certified residence is Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga Springs, about 4.0 miles away by straight line.
- Home of the Good Shepherd — 42 SNALR beds, 4.0 mi
- Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe — 16 SNALR beds, 10.3 mi
- The Landing at Queensbury, Assisted Living and Memory Care — 21 SNALR beds, 15.1 mi
What other licensed residences are close to Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is Woodlawn Commons in Saratoga Springs, about 3.1 miles away by straight line, certified for 42 beds (ALR, EALR).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Commons 156 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs 12866 | 3.1 | 42 | ALR, EALR | 0 | 13 |
| Home of the Good Shepherd 390 Church St, Saratoga Springs 12866 | 4.0 | 42 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 42 | 16 |
| Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga 394-402 Church St, Saratoga Springs 12866 | 4.1 | 105 | ALR, EALR | 0 | 10 |
| Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe 26 Rockrose Way, Malta 12020 | 10.3 | 86 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 16 | 25 |
| Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau 186-200 Bluebird Road, Moreau 12803 | 13.0 | 72 | ALR, EALR | 0 | 15 |
Which hospitals are closest to Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton?
Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton is located in the Town of Wilton, Saratoga County; its closest general hospital is Saratoga Hospital (Albany Med Health System), about 3.5 miles away by straight line.
Glens Falls Hospital is next, about 13.7 miles off. All distances are straight lines between coordinates rather than driving routes.
Should nursing home care become necessary, the nearest CMS-certified homes are Wesley Health Care Center Inc (3.1 mi, CMS 1 of 5) and Fort Hudson Nursing Center, Inc. (13.2 mi, CMS 4 of 5).
What should we ask when touring Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton?
Use the inspection data to guide the visit: ask what prompted the September 17, 2025 stipulation and how compliance is being checked now.
- Ask how many aides and supervisors are on duty and awake overnight, and who handles medication assistance.
- Ask how many enhanced and special needs beds are free today and what triggers a move from one level to another.
- Ask whether SSI residents are accepted and what happens if private savings run out after move-in.
- Get the admission agreement and full fee schedule in writing before paying any deposit; New York requires a written agreement.
State record: Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton on NYS Health Profiles.
