6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Scotia, NY
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
297 N Ballston Ave, Scotia, NY
(518) 370-4700
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
262
Certified beds
Average residents
187
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1977-11-09
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.42
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.97
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.95
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.88
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
58%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
51%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.6 |
1.7
0.9 pts worse
|
1.9
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
1.3
0.5 pts worse
|
1.8
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 84.4% |
91.2%
6.8 pts worse
|
93.4%
9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.2% |
95.3%
7.1 pts worse
|
95.5%
7.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.9% |
3.0%
0.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.0% |
18.5%
14.5 pts better
|
11.4%
7.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.3% |
6.1%
2.2 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.9% |
13.5%
1.6 pts better
|
19.6%
7.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.9% |
14.8%
3.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 21.7% |
15.1%
6.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 26.4% |
15.5%
10.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
11.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
0.6%
About the same
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.2% |
1.4%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.9% |
20.8%
10.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.4% |
6.9%
0.5 pts better
|
5.1%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 39.2% |
76.7%
37.5 pts worse
|
81.7%
42.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.6% |
9.7%
3.1 pts better
|
12.0%
5.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.2%
0.1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 26.6% |
78.8%
52.2 pts worse
|
79.7%
53.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.3% |
20.6%
3.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-12-07
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-11-22
Fire Safety
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
Corrected 2023-11-28
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-08-13
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-09-03
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2019-08-17
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2019-08-17
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2019-08-17
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-08-17
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-08-17
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2019-08-17
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2019-08-17
Inspection history
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-11-27
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-11-27
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-27
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2023-11-27
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-11-27
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-11-27
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-11-21
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-05-07
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2021-08-17
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-08-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2019-08-17
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2019-08-17
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2019-08-17
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2019-08-17
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2019-08-17
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2019-08-17
Penalties and ownership
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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