Van Rensselaer Manor
85 Bloomingrove Drive · Troy, NY · 12180 · 5182832000
362 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.83 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $21,645 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
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 April 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 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 September 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 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 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 28, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2023
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 June 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G April 2, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 14, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2021
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 14, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 31, 2025 | Fine | $21,645 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335265 · certified since October 1, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.