Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-19 · Fire 2025-08-19
15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Schenectady, NY
Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 15 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
526 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, NY
(518) 346-6121
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
240
Certified beds
Average residents
234
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Centers Health Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
35 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
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
0.40
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.03
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.54
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.96
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.43
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.01
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.23
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.12
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.38
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.83
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.41
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
36%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
54%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
10,002
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
21.76
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9827
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
4.06
Baseline 16.59% · Performance 19.55% · Measure score 4.06 · Achievement 4.06 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
2.19
Baseline 7.02% · Performance 7.18% · Measure score 2.19 · Achievement 2.19 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
1.60
Baseline 54.32% · Performance 57.14% · Measure score 1.60 · Achievement 1.60 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.85
Baseline 3.26 hours · Performance 3.32 hours · Measure score 0.85 · Achievement 0.85 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.89% |
10.72%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 337 · Observed rate 9.5% · Lower 95% interval 7.27% |
| Discharge to community | 57.54% |
50.57%
7 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 390 · Observed rate 47.44% · Lower 95% interval 51.98% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.22 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.25% |
95.27%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 399 · Denominator 402 |
| Falls with major injury | 1% |
0.77%
0.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 402 |
| Discharge self-care score | 64.66% |
53.69%
11 pts better
|
Numerator 183 · Denominator 283 |
| Discharge mobility score | 62.9% |
50.94%
12 pts better
|
Numerator 178 · Denominator 283 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.24% |
2.29%
1.1 pts better
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 402 · Adjusted rate 1.07% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.18% |
7.12%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 260 · Observed rate 7.69% · Lower 95% interval 5.14% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0.4% |
8.2%
7.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 247 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 53.04% |
42%
11 pts better
|
Numerator 183 · Denominator 345 |
| Discharge function score | 69.26% |
56.45%
12.8 pts better
|
Numerator 196 · Denominator 283 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 104 · Denominator 104 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 96.98% |
96.28%
0.7 pts better
|
Numerator 225 · Denominator 232 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 14.35% |
25.2%
10.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 34 · Denominator 237 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| 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 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 2.4 · Expected 4.1 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
1.3
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.5 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 2.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 92.0% · Q2 96.9% · Q3 99.4% · Q4 98.9% · 4Q avg 96.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.7% |
95.3%
0.4 pts better
|
95.5%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.7% |
| 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 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 22.3% |
18.5%
3.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
10.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 29.2% · Q3 21.5% · Q4 18.9% · 4Q avg 22.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.5% |
6.1%
0.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.0% · Q2 5.3% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 8.6% · 4Q avg 6.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.2% |
13.5%
3.3 pts better
|
19.6%
9.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.6% · Q2 9.9% · Q3 8.0% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 10.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.5% |
14.8%
5.3 pts better
|
16.7%
7.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.6% · Q2 9.5% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 9.5% · 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 | 14.8% |
15.1%
0.3 pts better
|
16.3%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.4% · Q2 15.5% · Q3 10.4% · Q4 16.0% · 4Q avg 14.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.8% |
15.5%
3.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.7% · Q2 18.7% · Q3 15.5% · Q4 18.8% · 4Q avg 18.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.1% |
0.6%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.4% · 4Q avg 0.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% |
1.4%
0.9 pts better
|
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.6% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.1% |
20.8%
4.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.3% · Q2 25.8% · Q3 30.3% · Q4 17.1% · 4Q avg 25.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.9% |
6.9%
About the same
|
5.1%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.4% · Q2 8.0% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 6.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.7% |
76.7%
21 pts better
|
81.7%
16 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.2% · Q2 97.6% · Q3 97.9% · Q4 98.7% · 4Q avg 97.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.9% |
9.7%
1.8 pts better
|
12.0%
4.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.9% · Observed 7.2% · Expected 10.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.3% |
1.2%
0.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.4% · Q2 0.3% · Q3 0.3% · Q4 0.3% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.6% |
78.8%
18.8 pts better
|
79.7%
17.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.8% |
20.6%
3.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.8% · Observed 24.0% · Expected 24.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-04-05 · Fire 2023-04-05
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2020-11-02 · Fire 2020-11-02
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-10-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-10-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-10-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-10-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
K928 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled.
Corrected 2025-10-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-10-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-05
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-06-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-05
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-06-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-05
K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2023-06-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-02
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2020-12-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-02
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2020-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-02
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2020-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-02
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-12-29
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
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 2025-11-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-11-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-11-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
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 2025-11-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-11-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
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 2025-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
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 2025-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
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 2025-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-18
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-10-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-18
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 2023-10-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-18
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 2021-06-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-05
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-06-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-05
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 2023-06-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-02
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 2021-01-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-02
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2021-01-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-02
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2021-01-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-02
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 2021-01-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-02
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2021-01-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-02
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 2021-01-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-02
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-01-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-02
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2021-01-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-02
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-01-02
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Rozenberg, Kenneth
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Abramchik, Amir
General Partnership Interest · Individual
Mirza, Ali
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Zeiler, Noah
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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