15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Schenectady, NY
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
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
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.40
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.03
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.54
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.01
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
36%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
54%
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 | 0.5 |
1.3
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 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 | 95.7% |
95.3%
0.4 pts better
|
95.5%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 14.8% |
15.1%
0.3 pts better
|
16.3%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Fire Safety
Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-06-02
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-06-02
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2023-06-02
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2020-12-29
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2020-12-29
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2020-12-29
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-12-29
Inspection history
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
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
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
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
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-11-01
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-11-01
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-11-01
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
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-11-01
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-11-01
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
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-11-01
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-11-01
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-11-01
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-11-01
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
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
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-06-25
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-06-02
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
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
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
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
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
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2021-01-02
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2021-01-02
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-01-02
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2021-01-02
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-01-02
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
General Partnership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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