federally qualified health center site
Fort Hudson Nursing Home — Fort Edward, New York
About Fort Hudson Nursing Home
Fort Hudson Nursing Home is a federally qualified health center site in Fort Edward, Washington County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It sits inside a nursing home; it has been in federal health center scope since 2004; it reports 12 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Washington County.
HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK runs 33 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Fort Hudson Nursing Home
Part B pays for the visit at Fort Hudson Nursing Home under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK; confirm billing before a first visit.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at Fort Hudson Nursing Home
Fort Hudson Nursing Home is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
New York expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 3,912,348 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-701-0501; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Fort Hudson Nursing Home is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
Fort Hudson Nursing Home is at 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY, 12828-1298, Washington County.
Fort Edward measures 1,870 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 12 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at hhhn.org.
Call 518-747-2811 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near Fort Hudson Nursing Home
The nearest HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK site is Fort Edward-Kingsbury Health Center in Fort Edward, 0.8 miles away.
Glens Falls Crossings, LLC in Glens Falls is the next one out, 3.1 miles away.
Washington County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Edward-Kingsbury Health Center | Same network · Fort Edward | 0.8 mi |
| Glens Falls Crossings, LLC | Same network · Glens Falls | 3.1 mi |
| Hudson Headwaters Women's Health | Same network · Glens Falls | 3.5 mi |
| Health Center on Broad Street | Same network · Glens Falls | 3.8 mi |
| Glens Falls Family Health | Same network · Glens Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Hudson Headwaters Pediatric and Adolescent Health | Same network · Queensbury | 4.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Fort Hudson Nursing Home
Does Fort Hudson Nursing Home accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Fort Hudson Nursing Home, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 518-747-2811 to confirm.
What kind of site is Fort Hudson Nursing Home?
HRSA records Fort Hudson Nursing Home as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a nursing home setting, in federal scope since 2004. HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK operates it alongside 33 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Fort Hudson Nursing Home?
HRSA reports 12 operating hours a week at Fort Hudson Nursing Home. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 518-747-2811 for open days.
Where is Fort Hudson Nursing Home?
Fort Hudson Nursing Home is at 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY, 12828-1298, Washington County. The area measures 1,870 people per square mile. Washington County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Fort Hudson Nursing Home?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Fort Hudson Nursing Home charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 518-747-2811 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK locations near Fort Hudson Nursing Home?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK sites to Fort Hudson Nursing Home and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in New York?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) reads New York formularies free at 1-800-701-0501.