Nursing homeActive
Baptist Health Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
297 N Ballston Ave, Scotia, NY 123025183704700262 certified beds · 187 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2021
Deficiencies
27
● 0● 26● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-06-15
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 1
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New York State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Standard | 0161 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-24 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-28 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-08-10 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New York State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F689
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F550
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F552
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F580
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F584
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F609
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F684
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F725
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F755
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F761
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-15Record 335612-20260615-F921
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-27Record 335612-20231024-F584
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-27Record 335612-20231024-F641
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-27Record 335612-20231024-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-27Record 335612-20231024-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-27Record 335612-20231024-F813
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-27Record 335612-20231024-F814
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-03Record 335612-20231012-F550
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-21Record 335612-20231012-F677
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-13Record 335612-20230928-F812
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-17Record 335612-20210810-F584
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.35
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.12
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.83
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover53%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover56%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 6.4% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.9% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 20.8% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 9.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 12.3% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar, Dawn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oduwa, Felix Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bartley, Mary Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bush, Claudia Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chappell, Pamela Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Deluke, Debrah Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dunham, James Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Edgar, Dawn Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Golding, Richard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ko, Elaine Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oduwa, Felix Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Traux, Darlene Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Whitbeck, Kim Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wood, Harry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New York.
No county cost figures on file for Schenectady.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Schenectady | 3.0 mi | 2025-08-19 | 0180 |
| Pathways Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Niskayuna | 3.0 mi | 2025-01-10 | 060 |
| Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services Scotia | 3.8 mi | 2026-05-04 | 0141 |
| Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc Schenectady | 4.6 mi | 2024-08-26 | 030 |
| The Grand Rehabilitation And Nrsg At Guilderland Altamont | 9.0 mi | 2025-03-07 | 0371 |
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One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |