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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.94 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.37 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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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
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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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
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · F November 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2019
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected June 16, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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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.