Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Name: Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Address: 1805 PROVIDENCE AVENUE, Niskayuna, NY, 12309, US
Telephone: 5183742212

1805 Providence Avenue, Niskayuna, NY 12309 · Schenectady County · 112 certified beds · avg 105 residents/day · certified since Apr 5, 1989

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

2.04

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (12)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 10, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · from a complaint
Jan 10, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jan 10, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Jan 10, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Jan 10, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.
Sep 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
Apr 19, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Dec 10, 2019	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Dec 10, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.
Dec 10, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Dec 10, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.
Dec 10, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 5).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2019	5	E
2022	1	D
2023	1	D
2025	5	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	New York avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	2.04	3.58	3.95	bottom 1% in New York; bottom 1% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.83	0.68	0.69	top 19% in New York; top 25% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	1.74	3.13	3.50	bottom 1% in New York; bottom 1% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	1.31	0.48	0.48	top 3% in New York; top 3% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	42.5	40.3	45.8	bottom 42% in New York; top 43% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	25.6	39.8	42.9	top 22% in New York; top 23% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.09, RN 1.66, weekend 3.49. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Individual

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Philipson, Bent	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	08/30/2010
Koldayev, Roman	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2016
Koldayev, Roman	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2016
Koldayev, Roman	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2016
Philipson, Bent	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	08/30/2010
Philipson, Bent	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/30/2010
Philipson, Bent	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/30/2010
Wohltjen, William	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/22/2018
Wohltjen, William	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/22/2018
Wohltjen, William	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/22/2018

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
"Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge Residential H C	6.5 mi	Clifton Park, NY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	7.2 mi	Albany, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Our Lady of Mercy Life Center	8.8 mi	Guilderland, NY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
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Teresian House Nursing Home Co INC	10.2 mi	Albany, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335701.

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Visit checklist — Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

1805 Providence Avenue, Niskayuna, NY 12309 · 5183742212

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
☐ "Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 335701 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)