16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Cohoes, NY
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $97,383 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
421 W Columbia Street, Cohoes, NY
(518) 237-5630
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
192
Certified beds
Average residents
183
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Trinity Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-02-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.77
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.68
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
4.50
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
5.40
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
54%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
44%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.7
0.6 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
1.3
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.7% |
91.2%
5.5 pts better
|
93.4%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.5% |
95.3%
4.2 pts better
|
95.5%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.7% |
3.0%
2.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.4% |
18.5%
18.1 pts better
|
11.4%
11 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.8% |
6.1%
1.3 pts better
|
5.4%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.1% |
13.5%
5.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.8% |
14.8%
1 pts worse
|
16.7%
0.9 pts better
|
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 | 20.6% |
15.1%
5.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
4.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.1% |
15.5%
0.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
1.2 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 | 1.9% |
1.4%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 31.6% |
20.8%
10.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.8% |
6.9%
5.1 pts better
|
5.1%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.2% |
76.7%
13.5 pts better
|
81.7%
8.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.4% |
9.7%
2.3 pts better
|
12.0%
4.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 16.7% |
1.2%
15.5 pts worse
|
1.6%
15.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
78.8%
21.2 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 9.4% |
20.6%
11.2 pts better
|
23.9%
14.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-06-27
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-06-30
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-06-27
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2019-12-06
Inspection history
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-05-15
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 2025-05-15
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-06-27
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-06-27
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-12-06
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-12-06
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-12-06
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2019-12-06
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2019-12-06
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $97,383
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
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