Scotia, NY

Baptist Health Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

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

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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

Facility snapshot

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

Hours and turnover

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

Resident outcomes and process scores

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

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2023-10-24 · Fire 2023-10-24

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2021-08-10 · Fire 2021-08-10

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-06-18 · Fire 2019-06-18

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-24

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2023-11-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-24

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-12-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-24

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-11-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-24

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-11-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-24

K907 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

Corrected 2023-11-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-10

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2021-08-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-10

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2021-09-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-10

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-08-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-18

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2019-08-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-18

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2019-08-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-18

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2019-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-18

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2019-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-18

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2019-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-18

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2019-08-17

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-24

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-24

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-24

F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2023-11-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-24

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-11-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-24

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-11-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-11-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-05-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-10

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-18

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-18

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-18

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2019-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-18

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2019-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-18

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2019-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-18

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2019-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-18

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2019-08-17

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Alotta, Antonio

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-01-04
Alotta, Antonio

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-01-04
Alotta, Antonio

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-01-04
Bartley, Mary

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-12-07
Bush, Claudia

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-01-01
Deluke, Debrah

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-01-01
Drislane, Mark

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-02-08
Dunham, James

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-01-01
Golding, Richard

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-01-01
Ko, Elaine

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-12-23
Traux, Darlene

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-12-23
Whitbeck, Kim

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-01-01
Wood, Harry

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-12-23

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