Inspection Reports for Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
526 Altamont Ave, NY, 12303
Back to Facility Profile
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 37
Aug 19, 2025
Visit Reason
State-compiled facility profile showing multiple complaint surveys and citations from 2022 through 2025 with deficiency and enforcement history.
Findings
Across multiple complaint surveys from 2022 to 2025, the facility received numerous Level 2 deficiencies primarily related to quality of care and life safety code issues, with no citations involving actual harm. Enforcement actions with fines were recorded for earlier years.
Complaint Details
Facility received 48 complaints from November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2025, with 28 complaint-related inspections and 8 complaint-related citations during this period.
Severity Breakdown
Level 2: 39
Level 0: 1
Deficiencies (37)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Activities meet interest/needs each resident — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| ADL care provided for dependent residents — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Develop/implement comprehensive care plan — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Drug regimen review, report irregular, act on — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Free from abuse and neglect — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Label/store drugs and biologicals — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Nutritive value/appear, palatable/prefer temp — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Pasarr screening for md & id — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Pharmacy srvcs/procedures/pharmacist/records — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Quality of care — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Resident rights/exercise of rights — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Respiratory/tracheostomy care and suctioning — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Right to be free from chemical restraints — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Sufficient nursing staff — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Treatment/svcs to prevent/heal pressure ulcer — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Electrical systems - other — Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic. | Level 2 |
| Exit signage — Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic. | Level 2 |
| Fire drills — Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic. | Level 2 |
| Gas equipment - labeling equipment and cylind — Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic. | Level 2 |
| Illumination of means of egress — Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic. | Level 2 |
| Sprinkler system - maintenance and testing — Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic. | Level 2 |
| Free of accident hazards/supervision/devices — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Grievances — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Notify of changes (injury/decline/room, etc. ) — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Dialysis — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Food procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Infection control — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Responsibilities of providers; required notif — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Cooking facilities — Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic. | Level 2 |
| Electrical equipment - testing and maintenanc — Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic. | Level 2 |
| Gas equipment - precautions for handling oxyg — Standard Life Safety Code Citation: pertains to a wide range of life safety code requirements as established by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), including construction, protection and operational features designed to provide safety from fire, smoke, and panic. | Level 2 |
| Reporting of alleged violations — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Requirements before submitting a request for — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 0 |
| Resident rights/exercise of rights — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Notice requirements before transfer/discharge — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Notify of changes (injury/decline/room, etc. ) — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
| Transfer and discharge requirements — Standard Health Inspection Citation: pertains to quality of care, e.g., resident care, staff/resident interaction, environment, and record-keeping. | Level 2 |
Report Facts
Inspections on page: 24
Total citations: 36
Total complaints: 48
Complaint-related inspections: 28
Complaint-related citations: 8
Total fines: 20000
Loading inspection reports...
