ElderGrade
B

75.1/100

Above average

Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing

526 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303

CMS 2/5 stars #3 of 5 in Schenectady County (518) 346-6121
Certified beds
240
Occupancy
98%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 29.6/30 Staffing 11.5/30 Stability 9/15 Outcomes 15/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

29.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

11.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.4 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 52% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.64 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.40 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.08 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 51.80%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 29 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 19, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Aug 19, 2025 F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 19, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 19, 2025 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 19, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 19, 2025 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 19, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 19, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 19, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CENTERS HEALTH CARE, which operates 37 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
GOLDMAN, NATHAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HENDRIX, HEIDI Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LANTZITSKY, AHARON Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MIRZA, ALI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ZEILER, NOAH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ABRAMCHIK, AMIR Individual GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
ABRAMCHIK, AMIR Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MIRZA, ALI Individual ADP OF THE SNF
ZEILER, NOAH Individual ADP OF THE SNF
ROZENBERG, KENNETH Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing

What is the ElderGrade for Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing? +

Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing holds an ElderGrade of B (75.1 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing? +

Residents receive an average of 3.64 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 29 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.