About Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And NursingSchenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is located at 526 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, NY, reachable at (518) 346-6121. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 240.0 certified beds and serves an average of 233 residents per day. It is part of the Centers Health Care network (35 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1967-01-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#3374 of 14703 nationally – #189 of 596 in New York
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing may be considered for families with limited options in Schenectady, NY, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightSchenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing currently provides 3 hours 58 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 24 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 54.0%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours14 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 1 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $75,777. 17 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing ranks 3374th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 80.7/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within NY, it ranks 189th out of 596 nursing homes. In Schenectady, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,047 nationally and RN hours rank #10,988 nationally (#481 in NY).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
NY State Rank
Note
2022
3.51
#7,828 / 14,703
#203 / 596
Below average
2023
3.69
#6,266 / 14,703
#182 / 596
Above average
2024
3.37
#9,488 / 14,703
#338 / 596
Below average
2025
3.48
#8,963 / 14,703
#305 / 596
Below average
2026
3.96
#5,047 / 14,703
#137 / 596
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
NY State Rank
Note
2022
0.48
#9,184 / 14,703
#407 / 596
Below average
2023
0.49
#8,426 / 14,703
#377 / 596
Below average
2024
0.36
#11,170 / 14,703
#533 / 596
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025
0.30
#12,595 / 14,703
#556 / 596
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
0.40
#10,988 / 14,703
#481 / 596
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1967-01-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (518) 346-6121 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 80.7/100, placing it #3374 of 14703 facilities nationally and #189 of 596 in New York. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing receives a reported average of 3 hours 58 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 24 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 2 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 32 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 54.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 1 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $75,777. 17 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 100.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing ranks 3374th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 80.7/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within NY, it ranks 189th out of 596 nursing homes. In Schenectady, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,047 nationally and RN hours rank #10,988 nationally (#481 in NY). Our composite quality score of 80.7/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Schenectady, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/new_york/schenectady/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.