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Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc

Schenectady, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335466) · 160 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 3.03★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (518) 393-4117 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the New York state average of about 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.

Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc reports 4.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 37.6%.

Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available CMS data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Kingsway Arms Nursing… Kingsway Arms Nursing…: 4★ 4★ NY average NY average: 3.03★ 3.03★

About this facility

Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. The facility is certified for 160 beds and reports an average daily census of 158.9 residents, indicating a facility operating at near-full capacity. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since February 1976 and is organized as a for-profit, individually owned facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Kingsway Arms holds an overall rating of 4 stars out of 5, placing it above the New York state average overall rating of 3.03. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.

On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 37.6%.

Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows zero fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data for Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc.

No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.

Questions families ask

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

Kingsway Arms has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the New York state average of 3.03 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

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

CMS reports 4.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 37.6%, with a staffing star rating of 4.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

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

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

The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.

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

Kingsway Arms is certified for 160 beds and reports an average daily census of 158.9 residents.

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

It is owned as a for-profit, individually owned facility; no chain affiliation data was provided.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since February 1, 1976.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — each on a 1-to-5 star scale; Kingsway Arms scores 4 stars on all four measures.

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

The provided data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at (518) 393-4117 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility directly at (518) 393-4117 to arrange a visit.

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

You can review the most current CMS data for Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335466?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.