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BAPTIST HEALTH NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

297 N BALLSTON AVE, SCOTIA, NY 12302

Provider number (CCN)
335612
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
262
Phone
(518) 370-4700
CMS data as of
August 1, 2026
F
▼
declining

Staffing 0% · Deficiencies +183% over tracking period

What the records show

CMS rates BAPTIST HEALTH NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 of 5 for health inspections, 1 of 5 for staffing, 2 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 27 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026, 1 at actual-harm level or higher, 17 still recorded as uncorrected. CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the covered period.

Facility Assessment 17 federal violations at this facility remain unresolved. Inspectors recorded 1 citation at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. Warning signs: deficiencies have risen by 183%. This facility staffs below 0.55 RN hours per resident day — the level the 2024 federal rule, repealed in February 2026, would have required.

Reviews, Ratings and Official Records

This page reviews BAPTIST HEALTH NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.

Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.

Ratings and Grade Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
 0.35 — Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark

The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why
Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
Total 27
Outstanding 17
Actual harm or worse (G–L) 1
CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
Overall: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Health inspection: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Quality: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Staffing: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
 0/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.

Staffing Compared With State and National Levels

This facility0.35 hrs
NY median0.58 hrs
National average0.69 hrs

Registered nurse turnover: 56.3% · Total nursing staff turnover: 52.7%

Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.

Inspection Records Covered

Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 335612 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

1 actual harm issue found among 27 total deficiencies. 10 corrected. — 17 still outstanding

Most recent inspection (June 15, 2026)

E Potential harm — pattern F0921 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0609 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

F Potential harm — widespread F0880 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

F Potential harm — widespread F0725 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0804 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0755 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0761 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0759 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

G Actual harm — isolated F0689 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0677 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0684 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0656 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0550 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0552 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0584 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0580 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected August 15, 2026

Inspection cycle 2 (October 24, 2023)

E Potential harm — pattern F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 27, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0813 Status: Corrected

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 27, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0814 Status: Corrected

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 27, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0761 Status: Corrected

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 27, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0641 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 27, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0584 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 27, 2023

Inspection cycle 3 (September 28, 2023)

E Potential harm — pattern F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 13, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0677 Status: Corrected

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0550 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 3, 2023

E Potential harm — pattern F0584 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 17, 2021

Fines and Enforcement Actions

CMS lists no fines and no payment denials for BAPTIST HEALTH NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in the enforcement records covering the last three years, as published in the file processed August 1, 2026.

Ownership and Contact Information

Facility name
BAPTIST HEALTH NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Legal business name
BAPTIST HEALTH NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER INC
Address
297 N BALLSTON AVE, SCOTIA, NY 12302
Phone
(518) 370-4700
Provider number (CCN)
335612
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Medicare/Medicaid certified since
November 9, 1977
Official record
CMS Care Compare profile ↗
Details verified against CMS data dated
August 1, 2026

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