Inspection Reports for Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

526 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, NY, 12303

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on August 19, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies related to quality of care, resident rights, and safety systems, with no actual harm or immediate jeopardy noted. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of various Level 2 citations involving accident hazards, notification of changes, infection control, and provider responsibilities, all of which were corrected. Inspectors frequently cited issues with resident care, safety equipment maintenance, and communication of changes to residents or families. No fines, license suspensions, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports, and complaint investigations were unsubstantiated or not noted. The inspection history shows recurring areas of concern but also consistent correction of deficiencies over time.

Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 12.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

141% worse than New York average
New York average: 5.1 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

24 18 12 6 0
2022
2023
2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 21 Date: Aug 19, 2025

Visit Reason
Numerous Level 2 standard health and life safety code citations related to quality of care, resident rights, and safety systems with no actual harm or immediate jeopardy noted.

Findings
Numerous Level 2 standard health and life safety code citations related to quality of care, resident rights, and safety systems with no actual harm or immediate jeopardy noted.

Deficiencies (21)
Activities meet interest/needs each resident
ADL care provided for dependent residents
Develop/implement comprehensive care plan
Drug regimen review, report irregular, act on
Free from abuse and neglect
Label/store drugs and biologicals
Nutritive value/appear, palatable/prefer temp
Pasarr screening for md & id
Pharmacy srvcs/procedures/pharmacist/records
Quality of care
Resident rights/exercise of rights
Respiratory/tracheostomy care and suctioning
Right to be free from chemical restraints
Sufficient nursing staff
Treatment/svcs to prevent/heal pressure ulcer
Electrical systems - other
Exit signage
Fire drills
Gas equipment - labeling equipment and cylind
Illumination of means of egress
Sprinkler system - maintenance and testing

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Sep 18, 2023

Visit Reason
Three Level 2 standard health citations related to accident hazards, grievances, and notification of changes; all corrected.

Findings
Three Level 2 standard health citations related to accident hazards, grievances, and notification of changes; all corrected.

Deficiencies (3)
Free of accident hazards/supervision/devices
Grievances
Notify of changes (injury/decline/room, etc. )

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 7 Date: Apr 5, 2023

Visit Reason
Four Level 2 standard health citations and three Level 2 life safety code citations related to dialysis, food sanitation, infection control, provider responsibilities, cooking facilities, electrical equipment, and gas equipment; all corrected.

Findings
Four Level 2 standard health citations and three Level 2 life safety code citations related to dialysis, food sanitation, infection control, provider responsibilities, cooking facilities, electrical equipment, and gas equipment; all corrected.

Deficiencies (7)
Dialysis
Food procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Infection control
Responsibilities of providers; required notif
Cooking facilities
Electrical equipment - testing and maintenanc
Gas equipment - precautions for handling oxyg

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Aug 12, 2022

Visit Reason
Three Level 2 standard health citations related to notice requirements, notification of changes, and transfer/discharge requirements; all corrected.

Findings
Three Level 2 standard health citations related to notice requirements, notification of changes, and transfer/discharge requirements; all corrected.

Deficiencies (3)
Notice requirements before transfer/discharge
Notify of changes (injury/decline/room, etc. )
Transfer and discharge requirements

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Mar 22, 2022

Visit Reason
Two standard health citations: reporting of alleged violations (Level 2) and requirements before submitting a request (Level 0); both corrected.

Findings
Two standard health citations: reporting of alleged violations (Level 2) and requirements before submitting a request (Level 0); both corrected.

Deficiencies (2)
Reporting of alleged violations
Requirements before submitting a request for

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 13, 2022

Visit Reason
One Level 2 standard health citation related to resident rights; corrected.

Findings
One Level 2 standard health citation related to resident rights; corrected.

Deficiencies (1)
Resident rights/exercise of rights

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