nursing home in Niskayuna, NY
Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1805 Providence Avenue, Niskayuna, NY 12309 · (518) 374-2212
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 112-bed for-profit nursing home in Niskayuna, New York (Schenectady County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New York average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (1.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 10, 2025) found 5 health citations. The New York average is 8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 42.5% per year (state average 40.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Individual
- Beds
- 112
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 5, 1989
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Schenectady County
- CMS Certification Number
- 335701
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.09 hrs | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.66 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.12 hrs | 2.15 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.49 hrs | 3.18 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.5% | 40.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25.6% | 39.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 8 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 35 | 62.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,070 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 112 | 188 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 105 | 168 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 93.3% | 90.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 11.4% | 13.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9% | 14.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.4% | 12.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 19.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 24.4% | 13.2% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 1.3% | 19.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 91.5% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 78.8% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 77.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 20, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Install proper backup exit lighting. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0281 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 11, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 28, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 11, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Complaint | 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 · Tag F0725 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 10, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | 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 · Tag F0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 13, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 13, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 13, 2025 |
| September 13, 2023 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 12, 2023 |
| April 19, 2022 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 17, 2022 |
| December 10, 2019 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 10, 2019 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 10, 2019 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 10, 2019 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 10, 2019 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 10, 2019 Standard | 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 · Tag F0656 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 10, 2019 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 10, 2019 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 10, 2019 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
| December 10, 2019 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2020 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPSON, BENT Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/30/2010 |
| KOLDAYEV, ROMAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
| PHILIPSON, BENT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/30/2010 |
| WOHLTJEN, WILLIAM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2018 |
| KOLDAYEV, ROMAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
| PHILIPSON, BENT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/30/2010 |
| WOHLTJEN, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2018 |
| KOLDAYEV, ROMAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
| PHILIPSON, BENT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/30/2010 |
| WOHLTJEN, WILLIAM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New York nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is for profit - individual. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 1805 Providence Avenue, Niskayuna, NY 12309. Phone: (518) 374-2212.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.