Wesley Health Care Center Inc

131 Lawrence Street · Saratoga Springs, NY · 12866 · 5185873600

356 certified beds Non profit - Corporation

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

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 60
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 69
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 34
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.943.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.480.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.37≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year48%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (19 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected November 20, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected December 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected December 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected November 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E November 19, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected December 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F November 19, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 30, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected December 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 11, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected April 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 11, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Corrected October 4, 2023 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D October 5, 2021

    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 16, 2021 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 5, 2021

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected November 30, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 5, 2021

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Corrected November 30, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 5, 2021

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Corrected November 30, 2021 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2019

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected June 7, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2019

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected May 31, 2019 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2019

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Corrected June 14, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2019

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected June 16, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2019

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 7, 2019 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335394 · certified since January 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.