Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
526 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303 · Schenectady County · 240 certified beds · avg 235 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967
Part of chain: CENTERS HEALTH CARE (36 facilities, chain avg rating 2.2★)
1/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.59
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5
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 (29)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 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. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems. |
| Aug 19, 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. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint |
| Aug 19, 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. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| Aug 19, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function. |
| Aug 19, 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. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | 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. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint |
| Aug 19, 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. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. |
| Sep 18, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint |
| Sep 18, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly. · from a complaint |
| Sep 18, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Apr 5, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. |
| Apr 5, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Nov 2, 2020 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Nov 2, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. |
| Nov 2, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. |
| Nov 2, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | 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. |
| Nov 2, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility allowed residents to lose the ability to do daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and eating — when there was no medical reason for the decline. Good care helps residents keep the abilities they have. |
| Nov 2, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Nov 2, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. |
| Nov 2, 2020 | 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. |
| Nov 2, 2020 | 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 (2 → 15).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 | 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) | 3.59 | 3.58 | 3.95 | top 40% in New York; bottom 41% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.40 | 0.68 | 0.69 | bottom 13% in New York; bottom 22% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.04 | 3.13 | 3.50 | top 47% in New York; bottom 33% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.20 | 0.48 | 0.48 | bottom 14% in New York; bottom 12% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 51.8 | 40.3 | 45.8 | bottom 22% in New York; bottom 32% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 38.5 | 39.8 | 42.9 | bottom 48% in New York; top 44% 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 3.64, RN 0.40, weekend 3.08. Staffing rating: 2/5.
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: 5/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rozenberg, Kenneth | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 97% | 09/01/2017 |
| Abramchik, Amir | Individual | General Partnership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/31/2022 |
| Abramchik, Amir | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| Goldman, Nathan | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Hendrix, Heidi | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Lantzitsky, Aharon | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Mirza, Ali | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2017 |
| Mirza, Ali | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2017 |
| Zeiler, Noah | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2025 |
| Zeiler, Noah | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2025 |
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?"
- "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
- "Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "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?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC | 1.6 mi | Schenectady, NY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 3.0 mi | Scotia, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 3.1 mi | Niskayuna, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services | 5.8 mi | Scotia, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland | 6.4 mi | Altamont, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Our Lady of Mercy Life Center | 6.5 mi | Guilderland, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 6.8 mi | Albany, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center | 8.8 mi | Albany, NY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Teresian House Nursing Home Co INC | 8.8 mi | Albany, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge Residential H C | 9.3 mi | Clifton Park, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Eddy Village Green | 10.6 mi | Cohoes, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Eddy Village Green at Beverwyck | 10.6 mi | Slingerlands, NY | ★★★★☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335014.