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Baptist Health Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Scotia, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335612) · 262 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 3.03★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (518) 370-4700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Baptist Health Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.

Baptist Health Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.12 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.35 per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.7%.

Baptist Health Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Baptist Health Nursin… Baptist Health Nursin…: 1★ 1★ NY average NY average: 3.03★ 3.03★

About this facility

Baptist Health Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in Scotia, New York, in Schenectady County. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 9, 1977, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The facility is certified for 262 beds, with an average of 187.1 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.

Total nurse staffing hours average 3.12 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours averaging 0.35 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.7%.

On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record.

CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this location, and no chain affiliation or recent ownership change was indicated in the data provided. Families should independently verify current status, as CMS data updates periodically.

Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare and contact the facility to confirm current details, availability, and services, as this profile reflects only the specific data fields provided and does not include cost, tour, or amenity information.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 3.12 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.35 per resident per day, and turnover is reported at 52.7%. The staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 262 beds with an average of 187.1 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a nonprofit corporation; no chain affiliation was indicated in the data provided.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since November 9, 1977.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 out of 5 respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5183704700 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5183704700 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335612?state=NY.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.