Cycle 1
Health 2024-08-26 · Fire 2024-08-26
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Schenectady, NY
Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
323 Kings Road, Schenectady, NY
(518) 393-4117
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
160
Certified beds
Average residents
155
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1976-02-01
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
0.57
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.19
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.47
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.23
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.76
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.52
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.33
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.15
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.61
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.54
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.27
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
22%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
37%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
618
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
66.45
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0203
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
10
Baseline 17.44% · Performance 16.54% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Healthcare-associated infections
5.01
Baseline 4.87% · Performance 6.34% · Measure score 5.01 · Achievement 5.01 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
6.23
Baseline 40.00% · Performance 38.23% · Measure score 6.23 · Achievement 6.23 · Improvement 0.67
Adjusted total nurse staffing
5.34
Baseline 4.31 hours · Performance 4.60 hours · Measure score 5.34 · Achievement 5.34 · Improvement 1.48
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.13% |
10.72%
1.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 143 · Observed rate 5.59% · Lower 95% interval 6.23% |
| Discharge to community | 24.6% |
50.57%
26 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 138 · Observed rate 18.12% · Lower 95% interval 18.8% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.85 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 67 · Denominator 67 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 67 |
| Discharge self-care score | 46.55% |
53.69%
7.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 27 · Denominator 58 |
| Discharge mobility score | 50% |
50.94%
0.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 29 · Denominator 58 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.99% |
2.29%
0.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 67 · Adjusted rate 2.48% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.34% |
7.12%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 86 · Observed rate 4.65% · Lower 95% interval 3.63% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.73% |
8.2%
6.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 289 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 78.47% |
42%
36.5 pts better
|
Numerator 288 · Denominator 367 |
| Discharge function score | 56.9% |
56.45%
0.4 pts better
|
Numerator 33 · Denominator 58 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 24 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 46.43% |
25.2%
21.2 pts better
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 28 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.7
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.4 |
1.3
0.9 pts better
|
1.8
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.4 · Observed 0.3 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
91.2%
8.8 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.3%
4.7 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 7.0% |
3.0%
4 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 4.7% · Q3 8.7% · Q4 8.8% · 4Q avg 7.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.7% |
18.5%
17.8 pts better
|
11.4%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.7% |
6.1%
1.4 pts better
|
5.4%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 4.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.8% |
13.5%
3.7 pts better
|
19.6%
9.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.8% · Q2 10.5% · Q3 8.4% · Q4 8.8% · 4Q avg 9.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.1% |
14.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.8% · Q2 17.3% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 15.7% · 4Q avg 16.1% · 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 | 17.3% |
15.1%
2.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.6% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 19.1% · Q4 20.3% · 4Q avg 17.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.6% |
15.5%
3.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
3.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.9% · Q2 22.2% · Q3 16.5% · Q4 22.9% · 4Q avg 18.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
0.6%
0.1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 0.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.1% |
1.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 3.5% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.3% |
20.8%
6.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.5% · Q2 30.2% · Q3 32.4% · Q4 20.9% · 4Q avg 27.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.4% |
6.9%
3.5 pts better
|
5.1%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 3.5% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.0% |
76.7%
18.3 pts better
|
81.7%
13.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.6% · Q2 92.8% · Q3 92.7% · Q4 96.2% · 4Q avg 95.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.8% |
9.7%
1.9 pts better
|
12.0%
4.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.8% · Observed 7.0% · Expected 10.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.4% |
1.2%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.9% |
20.6%
4.7 pts better
|
23.9%
8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.9% · Observed 14.0% · Expected 21.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-02-23 · Fire 2022-02-23
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-09-26 · Fire 2019-09-26
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-26
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-10-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-26
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-02-23
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-09-26
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2019-01-14
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-26
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 2024-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-26
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 2024-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-26
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-10-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-02-23
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-02-23
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 2022-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-09-26
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 2019-11-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-09-26
F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2019-11-25
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Mcpartlon, Michael
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Mcpartlon, Christina
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Gleason, Annemarie
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Mcpartlon, Amy
Corporate Director · Individual
Mcpartlon, Christina
Corporate Director · Individual
Mcpartlon, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mcpartlon, Michael
Corporate Director · Individual
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