Cycle 1
Health 2023-08-18 · Fire 2023-08-18
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Scotia, NY
Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
59 Hetcheltown Road, Scotia, NY
(518) 384-3600
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
200
Certified beds
Average residents
189
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1968-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.48
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.45
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.92
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.47
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.24
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.16
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.09
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.53
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.35
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.23
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
36%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
4,227
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
40.81
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9937
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
7.42
Baseline 17.89% · Performance 17.99% · Measure score 7.42 · Achievement 7.42 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0.50
Baseline 5.78% · Performance 7.68% · Measure score 0.50 · Achievement 0.50 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
6.42
Baseline 36.54% · Performance 37.42% · Measure score 6.42 · Achievement 6.42 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.97
Baseline 3.86 hours · Performance 3.64 hours · Measure score 1.97 · Achievement 1.97 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.58% |
10.72%
0.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 139 · Observed rate 9.35% · Lower 95% interval 7.37% |
| Discharge to community | 47.27% |
50.57%
3.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 148 · Observed rate 39.19% · Lower 95% interval 38.8% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.95 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 97 · Denominator 97 |
| Falls with major injury | 4.12% |
0.77%
3.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 97 |
| Discharge self-care score | 37.14% |
53.69%
16.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 70 |
| Discharge mobility score | 52.86% |
50.94%
1.9 pts better
|
Numerator 37 · Denominator 70 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 8.25% |
2.29%
6 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 97 · Adjusted rate 7.47% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.68% |
7.12%
0.6 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 92 · Observed rate 8.7% · Lower 95% interval 4.51% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 7.93% |
8.2%
0.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 290 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 69.72% |
42%
27.7 pts better
|
Numerator 221 · Denominator 317 |
| Discharge function score | 52.86% |
56.45%
3.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 37 · Denominator 70 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 23 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 40 · Denominator 40 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 60.34% |
25.2%
35.1 pts better
|
Numerator 35 · Denominator 58 |
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 · Adjusted 2.6 · Observed 2.4 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.3
0.2 pts worse
|
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.3% |
91.2%
6.1 pts better
|
93.4%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.2% · Q2 98.2% · Q3 99.4% · Q4 97.6% · 4Q avg 97.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.4% |
95.3%
3.1 pts better
|
95.5%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.1% |
3.0%
3.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 6.6% · Q3 6.6% · Q4 6.0% · 4Q avg 6.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.0% |
18.5%
17.5 pts better
|
11.4%
10.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.7% |
6.1%
1.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 10.5% · Q3 8.9% · Q4 5.2% · 4Q avg 7.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.7% |
13.5%
0.8 pts better
|
19.6%
6.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.0% · Q2 12.3% · Q3 11.3% · Q4 12.1% · 4Q avg 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.5% |
14.8%
3.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.6% · Q2 18.3% · Q3 18.7% · Q4 19.5% · 4Q avg 18.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.5% |
15.1%
2.6 pts better
|
16.3%
3.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.3% · Q2 12.3% · Q3 12.7% · Q4 9.2% · 4Q avg 12.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.1% |
15.5%
3.4 pts better
|
14.9%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.7% · Q2 11.6% · Q3 12.1% · Q4 11.0% · 4Q avg 12.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
0.6%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.4% |
1.4%
1 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 2.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.1% |
20.8%
9.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
10.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 37.4% · Q2 28.9% · Q3 23.8% · Q4 30.2% · 4Q avg 30.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.3% |
6.9%
0.6 pts better
|
5.1%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 4.7% · Q3 9.4% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 6.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.4% |
76.7%
19.7 pts better
|
81.7%
14.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.6% · Q2 96.5% · Q3 97.0% · Q4 97.3% · 4Q avg 96.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.7% |
9.7%
2 pts better
|
12.0%
4.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.7% · Observed 6.7% · Expected 9.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.2%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.6% |
78.8%
17.8 pts better
|
79.7%
16.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.9% |
20.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.9% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 22.9% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-05-19 · Fire 2021-05-19
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-03-25 · Fire 2019-03-25
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2023-10-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-10-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-10-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-10-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2023-10-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-19
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-07-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-19
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-07-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-19
K541 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2021-07-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-19
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2021-07-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-19
K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2021-07-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-25
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2019-05-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-25
E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2019-05-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-25
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2019-05-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-25
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2019-05-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-25
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2019-05-24
C · Minimal harm
2019-03-25
E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2019-05-24
C · Minimal harm
2019-03-25
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2019-05-24
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-18
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-10-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-02
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 2023-07-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-02
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-19
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-07-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-19
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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 2021-07-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-19
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2021-07-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-19
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-07-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-19
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-07-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-19
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2021-07-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-19
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 2021-07-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-19
F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2021-07-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-19
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-07-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-25
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-05-23
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Schenectady County
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Ferguson, Mackenzie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Molineux, Kathleen
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Molineux, Kathleen
Corporate Officer · Individual
Rose, Suzanne
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rose, Suzanne
Corporate Officer · Individual
Rose, Suzanne
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Zbytniewski, Todd
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Zbytniewski, Todd
Corporate Officer · Individual
Zbytniewski, Todd
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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