NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Scotia, NY, with 262 certified beds, an overall rating of 1/5, and 42 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
297 N Ballston Ave · Scotia, NY 12302 · Schenectady County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Baptist Health Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-06-15 | 17 | 2023-10-24 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 2023-10-24 | 6 | 2021-08-10 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | 2021-08-10 | 4 | 2019-06-18 | 7 |
CMS reports 42 citation rows, including 1 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.
1 row carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 8 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15 · complaintDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15 · complaintEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15 · complaintProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15 · complaintProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15Ensure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-08-15Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-27 · complaintEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-27Ensure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-27Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-27Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-27Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-27Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-20The August 2026 file contains 0 penalty rows and $0 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
CMS matched 14 ownership disclosure rows to Baptist Health Nursing And Rehabilitation Center; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
CMS reports 3.12 total nurse hours and 0.35 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 1 other published facility record near Scotia, NY, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
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