All citations for Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 19, 2025

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0928, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2020).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2020).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0929, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2020).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2020).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.