Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Home Sweet Home on the Hudson, 38 Prospect Avenue in Catskill, as an adult home for 60 residents with ALP certification; the building is in the Town of Catskill, Greene County.
How is Home Sweet Home on the Hudson listed on the state roster?
Home Sweet Home on the Hudson operates under 1 Department of Health operating certificate (300-F-032) covering 60 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 | 300-F-032 | 60 | ALP 48 | May 21, 1979 | 50 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 50 people lived here in 60 certified beds, roughly 83% occupancy. The state lists The W Group At Catskill, LLC as operator (llc). Licensing at this address goes back to 1979.
Which levels of care is Home Sweet Home on the Hudson certified to provide?
According to the state's quarterly capacity report, 48 are Medicaid-funded Assisted Living Program (ALP) beds.
Treat each figure as a ceiling. If a building has 15 EALR beds, only 15 residents can receive enhanced care at a time, so ask how many are already taken. More on ALR, EALR and SNALR.
What have state inspectors found at Home Sweet Home on the Hudson?
Since July 1, 2022 the Department of Health has filed 26 inspection reports on Home Sweet Home on the Hudson, the latest dated May 14, 2026, citing 41 violations in total.
| Report date | Inspection type | Violations | Status | Topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Relicensure, Follow-up Survey | 6 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Inspection; Resident services; Resident services |
| May 5, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Environmental standards |
| May 4, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| April 28, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services |
| April 9, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| December 19, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| November 3, 2025 | Relicensure Survey | 7 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services; Food service; Records and reports |
| September 18, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Records and reports |
The most recent full relicensure inspection listed is from May 14, 2026. The total is above the Capital Region median of 23 violations for the same period. Topics cited most often: environmental standards (18), resident services (14), records and reports (4).
The remaining 18 older reports appear on the residence's NYS Health Profiles page.
Has the state taken enforcement action against Home Sweet Home on the Hudson?
Yes: NYS Health Profiles shows 1 enforcement action involving Home Sweet Home on the Hudson, the latest a Stipulation & Order dated February 11, 2025 (#ACF-25-015).
- February 11, 2025: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-25-015
In a Stipulation and Order, the operator settles with the department, accepting a civil penalty and corrective steps without a hearing. The order names the rules involved, and families can ask to see it.
Can Home Sweet Home on the Hudson keep someone whose dementia is advancing?
Without SNALR beds, Home Sweet Home on the Hudson cannot keep a resident whose dementia calls for a secured or specialized setting; the nearest SNALR-certified residence is Hawthorne Ridge, Inc. in East Greenbush, about 28.8 miles away by straight line.
- Hawthorne Ridge, Inc. — 54 SNALR beds, 28.8 mi
- Promenade at University Place — 32 SNALR beds, 31.8 mi
- Peregrine Shaker — 35 SNALR beds, 31.9 mi
Which licensed residences are nearest to Home Sweet Home on the Hudson?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is The Eliot at Catskill in Catskill, about 1.2 miles away by straight line, certified for 118 beds (ALP).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eliot at Catskill 122 Jefferson Hts, Catskill 12414 | 1.2 | 118 | ALP | 0 | 79 |
| Home Sweet Home of Athens 71 Second Street, Athens 12015 | 3.8 | 24 | ALP | 0 | 54 |
| Ghent Assisted Living 30 Whittier Way, Ghent 12075 | 9.0 | 80 | ALP | 0 | 36 |
| Camphill Ghent, Inc. 2542 Route 66, Chatham 12037 | 15.4 | 31 | ALP | 0 | 5 |
| Peregrine Delmar Place 467 Delaware Ave, Delmar 12054 | 27.8 | 106 | ALR | 0 | 0 |
How near is medical care to Home Sweet Home on the Hudson in Catskill?
Home Sweet Home on the Hudson is located in the Town of Catskill, Greene County; its closest general hospital is Columbia Memorial Hospital (Albany Med Health System), about 4.6 miles away by straight line.
Albany Medical Center Hospital is next, about 30.4 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 The Pines at Catskill Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation (1.4 mi, CMS 2 of 5) and Greene Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (1.4 mi, CMS 2 of 5).
What should we ask when touring Home Sweet Home on the Hudson?
Begin with what the public record raises: ask what prompted the February 11, 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 whether an Assisted Living Program bed is available for a Medicaid applicant and how long the wait typically is.
- Get the admission agreement and full fee schedule in writing before paying any deposit; New York requires a written agreement.
State record: Home Sweet Home on the Hudson on NYS Health Profiles.
