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Nursing homes in Schenectady County, New York
Schenectady County, New York, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 974 certified beds.
60% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 102 health deficiencies over three cycles, 10.5 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Schenectady County | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 593 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 60% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 10.5 | 10.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc | Schenectady | 160 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4.4 | — | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Niskayuna | 112 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 10.7 | — | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services | Scotia | 200 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 13.5 | — | 4 May 2026 |
| Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing | Schenectady | 240 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 12.1 | — | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Scotia | 262 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 10.3 | — | 15 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 9 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 7 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0761 | 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 drugs. | 5 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 1 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Centers Health Care (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Schenectady County, New York?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 974 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Schenectady County have the highest CMS ratings?
Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc (4 stars), Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (4 stars), Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services (2 stars)
How do Schenectady County nursing homes compare with New York?
60% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 10.5 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.