Pathways Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Niskayuna, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335701) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (518) 374-2212 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pathways Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of about 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Pathways reports total nurse staffing of about 4.09 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.5%.
Pathways Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Pathways Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a 112-bed, for-profit (individually owned) nursing home in Niskayuna, Schenectady County, New York, with an average of 104.5 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 1989 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pathways holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New York state average of 3.03. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.09 hours per resident per day, including about 1.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero federal fines (0 fines totaling $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the supplied data for this facility.
No chain affiliation or ownership-change-in-the-last-12-months data was provided for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pathways has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of about 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 1.66 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 42.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 112 beds and had an average of 104.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit facility under individual ownership; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 5, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Pathways scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5183742212 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5183742212 to arrange a visit and review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335701?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.