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SCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING

526 ALTAMONT AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303
Score: 44 / 100

CMS data shows Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing earning a D grade with a score of 44/100, placing it below most facilities in New York. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is near the national average, with 3.96 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 29 deficiencies at Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.96 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.40 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.03 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.54 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.01 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.23 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

29
Total Deficiencies
Aug 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 29 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0725 Severity F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Aug 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity F
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Aug 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0756 Severity F
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Aug 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity F
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Aug 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0804 Severity F
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    Aug 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 9.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 44 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
240
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15