6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Rensselaer, NY
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $31,815 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
284 Troy Road, Rensselaer, NY
(518) 286-1621
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
80
Certified beds
Average residents
76
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1988-05-24
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.38
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.13
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.31
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.11
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.7
0.7 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
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 | 76.9% |
91.2%
14.3 pts worse
|
93.4%
16.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 86.9% |
95.3%
8.4 pts worse
|
95.5%
8.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.1% |
3.0%
0.9 pts better
|
3.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.7% |
18.5%
16.8 pts better
|
11.4%
9.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.8% |
6.1%
0.3 pts better
|
5.4%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.1% |
13.5%
4.4 pts better
|
19.6%
10.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.9% |
14.8%
1.9 pts better
|
16.7%
3.8 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 | 24.6% |
15.1%
9.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
8.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.1% |
15.5%
7.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
8.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.6%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.1% |
1.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 31.5% |
20.8%
10.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.1% |
6.9%
1.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 51.7% |
76.7%
25 pts worse
|
81.7%
30 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.2% |
9.7%
0.5 pts better
|
12.0%
2.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.4% |
1.2%
0.8 pts better
|
1.6%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 64.1% |
78.8%
14.7 pts worse
|
79.7%
15.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.9% |
20.6%
1.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-09-08
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-08-14
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-14
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-08-14
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2023-08-14
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2020-04-26
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2020-04-26
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-04-26
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2020-04-26
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2020-04-26
Inspection history
Health
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected 2023-09-08
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 2023-09-11
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-09-08
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 2023-09-11
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 2023-09-08
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 2023-09-07
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-09-08
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2022-01-31
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-01-21
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 2022-01-31
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2020-04-12
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2020-04-12
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2020-04-12
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2020-04-12
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2020-04-12
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2020-04-12
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2020-04-12
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 2020-04-12
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-04-12
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2020-04-12
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2020-04-12
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $2,727
Fine
Fine · fine $4,545
Fine
Fine · fine $4,545
Fine
Fine · fine $4,545
Fine
Fine · fine $4,545
Fine
Fine · fine $4,545
Fine
Fine · fine $4,545
Fine
Fine · fine $1,818
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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