Deficiency Index

Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services

Scotia, New York · CCN 335252

20 surveys since 2010, 3 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
76
Surveys
20
Harm or worse
3
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse3

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file15/20

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
200
Ownership
Government - County
Chain
Independent
County
Schenectady
Medicare-certified since
1968

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
3
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 22 government-run facilities with 128 or more beds in New York.

Last survey on record

May 4, 2026

189 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.094.26
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.52—

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG13.6%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2071.4%E725.0%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 28 of the 76 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F8803×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F6562×

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • F6862×

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • F6972×

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  • F7592×

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689May 4, 2026

    Based on record review and interviews conducted during survey, the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate supervision to prevent accidents for one (Resident # 3) of three residents reviewed. Specifically, Resident #3 who was at high risk for falls and at risk for bleeding, fell out of bed with no injury on 05/25/2023, while care was provided by one Certified Nurse Aide per care planned interventions. The facility failed to (a.) reassess the resident's risk for falls, (b.) assess the resident for safe bed mobility with one staff, and (c.) implement new interventions to mitigate the risk of an accident. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF686May 4, 2026

    Based on record review and interviews conducted during a survey, the facility failed to ensure that a resident with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice for three (3) (Resident #s 3, 2, and 7) of 4 residents reviewed. Specifically, (a.) (1.) Resident #3's pressure ulcer on the left heel had inconsistent wound staging (performed to indicate the characteristics and extent of tissue injury) from 8/03/2023 to 9/22/2023, (2.) a pressure ulcer on the right heel had treatment orders and did not have any weekly wound assessments, and (3.) a pressure ulcer on the back of the lower left leg had a treatment order and did not have weekly wound assessments, (b.) (1.) Resident #2's pressure ulcer on the coccyx identified on… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF755Apr 28, 2026

    Based on record reviews and interviews conducted during the survey, the facility failed to maintain and account for all controlled substances in accordance with professional standards of practice. Specifically, the narcotic count record signature sheet for three (3) of five (5) units were incomplete. Findings include: A review of narcotic count record book for unit Mohawk Trail side A cart documented blank spaces for Off going nurse did not sign for 04/20/2026 at 03:00 PM A review of narcotic count record book for unit Mohawk Trail side B cart documented blank spaces for On coming nurse did not have documented evidence of signature for 04/15/2026 at 03:00 PM Off going nurse did not have documented evidence of signature for 04/15/2026 at 11:00 PM A review of narcotic count record book for… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Apr 28, 2026

    Based on observation and interview during the survey, the facility failed to ensure that food was stored, prepared, distributed, or served following professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen and in 2 (two) of 5 (five) kitchenettes/nourishment stations. Specifically, proper dating of open items was not followed, and expired food items were found stored ready for use in the refrigerators and freezers. Findings include: Policy titled, Food Safety Policies and Standards revised 05/31/2025 documented refrigerated, ready to eat TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours must be clearly marked with a use by/discard date. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Apr 28, 2026

    Based on observation, record review, and interview conducted during the survey, the facility failed to maintain an infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for two (2) (Resident #'s 28 and 137) of four (4) residents reviewed for infection control practices. Specifically, 1.) Certified Nurse Aide # 1 failed to utilize Enhanced Barrier Precautions during resident care, increasing the risk of cross- contamination. […]

Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 76 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • May 4, 2026Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Apr 28, 2026Standard and complaint12 findings
  • Aug 18, 2023Standard and complaint3 findings
  • May 2, 2023Complaint2 findings
  • May 19, 2021Standard and complaint9 findings
  • Dec 30, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Mar 25, 2019Standard1 finding
  • Jun 1, 2017Standard7 findings
Show the 12 earlier surveys
  • Mar 2, 2016Standard7 findings
  • Jan 22, 2015Standard5 findings
  • Oct 9, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 31, 2014Standard and complaint5 findings
  • Jun 4, 2013—3 findings
  • Apr 12, 2013—2 findings
  • Jan 18, 2013—5 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 22, 2012—4 findings
  • Jan 31, 2012—1 finding
  • Oct 26, 2011—1 finding
  • Apr 19, 2011—3 findings
  • Oct 15, 2010—1 finding · 1 harm

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

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