Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
526 Altamont Ave · Schenectady, NY · 12303 · 5183466121
240 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Centers Health Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.25 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 19, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F August 19, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 19, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 19, 2025
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 November 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 19, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023 · found via complaint
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 October 5, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 25, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 2, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2020
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 2, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2020
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 2, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 2, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2020
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected January 2, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2020
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 2, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335014 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.