Scotia Mansion HFA

    39 Wallace St, Scotia, NY, 12302
    2.6 · 11 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Staff misconduct and unsafe care

    I initially thought this was a phenomenal facility with great staff and new management - very clean and I would have highly recommended it. But my experience turned awful: I witnessed staff misconduct and an alleged nurse drug scandal, my father's room was filthy, he was harmed, and the environment felt unsafe. I'm angry and cannot recommend this place.

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    2.64 · 11 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.6
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      2.6
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      2.6

    Pros

    • Phenomenal facility
    • Phenomenal staff
    • New management
    • Very clean (per some reviews)
    • Highly recommended by some reviewers

    Cons

    • Filthy rooms (per some reviews)
    • Poor cleanliness/housekeeping (per some reviews)
    • Alleged harm to a resident
    • Staff misconduct reported
    • Alleged nurse involvement in illegal drug activity
    • Unsafe environment (per some reviews)
    • Negative overall experiences/reputation
    • Facility needs remodeling
    • Inconsistent quality / conflicting reports

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the provided review summaries is strongly mixed and highly polarized. Several reviews present very positive impressions — describing the facility and staff as "phenomenal," noting the presence of new management, reporting that the facility is "very clean," and explicitly "highly recommending" the facility. In contrast, other reviews express severe dissatisfaction, citing filthy rooms, poor cleanliness, claims that a resident (a father) was harmed, anger toward the facility, and statements labeling it the "worst." The limited sample shows both strong praise and serious allegations, producing an unclear overall quality picture driven by very different experiences.

    Care quality and resident safety appear to be the most consequential and contested themes. On the positive side, some reviewers imply a high standard of care by calling the staff and facility "phenomenal" and recommending the place. However, there are serious negative reports as well: one review summary alleges harm to a resident (a father) and multiple summaries indicate negative experiences that caused anger and distrust. Those allegations raise significant safety and care-quality concerns. Because the allegations include potential resident harm, they should be treated as serious but reported claims rather than verified facts based solely on these summaries.

    Staff and conduct show a similarly divided picture. Several summaries praise staff performance, and the mention of "phenomenal staff" suggests that some families have experienced attentive or compassionate care. Conversely, other summaries accuse staff of misconduct; notably, one summary specifically alleges that a nurse was involved in illegal drug activity. That accusation, if accurate, would indicate critical lapses in staff vetting, supervision, or workplace safety. The presence of both high praise and severe misconduct allegations suggests substantial variability in staff behavior or possibly changes over time in staffing or management practices.

    Facility condition and environment are also reported inconsistently. A subset of reviewers praises the facility's cleanliness and notes the presence of new management that may have improved conditions. Yet other reviewers describe rooms as filthy and assert that the facility "needs remodeling." These conflicting reports could indicate differences in specific units or rooms, improvements occurring over time (e.g., before vs. after new management), or variability in housekeeping practices. The phrase "unsafe environment" appears in the negative summaries and likely reflects both alleged staff misconduct and cleanliness/sanitation issues voiced by dissatisfied reviewers.

    Management and organizational trends emerge as an important theme. Multiple positive reviews specifically mention "new management," which is associated in those accounts with improvements (for example, better cleanliness and commendable staff). However, the presence of very serious negative allegations — including resident harm and alleged illegal activity by a staff member — suggests that management effectiveness may be inconsistent or that issues predate recent changes in leadership. The reviews collectively point to uncertainty about whether recent management changes have fully addressed deeper operational or safety problems.

    Dining, activities, and other lifestyle aspects are not mentioned in the provided summaries. The absence of comments on meals, recreational programming, therapy, or social engagement means no conclusions can be drawn about those important dimensions of senior living from this dataset.

    Notable patterns and overall interpretation: the reviews are highly polarized and point to two conflicting narratives — one of notable improvement and high-quality care, the other of serious safety, cleanliness, and conduct problems. Given the small, contradictory sample, the most reliable conclusion is that experiences at the facility are inconsistent. Positive reports focus on facility quality under new management and strong staff performance, while negative reports raise red-flag issues (filthy rooms, alleged resident harm, staff misconduct, and an alleged nurse involved in illegal drug activity). These negative allegations are serious and warrant verification through official records, licensing/inspection reports, and direct inquiry.

    For prospective residents and families, the patterns suggest caution: seek up-to-date, verifiable information (recent inspection reports, staffing background checks, incident reports), conduct an in-person tour that inspects rooms and common areas, ask management about how they addressed past complaints and what changes new management implemented, and speak directly with current residents and families about their experiences. In summary, the reviews show both strong endorsements and severe complaints; the variance indicates uneven performance and highlights issues that merit careful investigation before making placement decisions.

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    About Scotia Mansion HFA

    Scotia Mansion HFA, also known as Adirondack Manor HFA D.B.A Scotia Mansion, is an adult home licensed in Scotia, New York that provides long-term care and a range of support services for seniors. The community sits on safe, well-kept grounds and has 49 assisted living units, offering both private and semi-private studio rooms, each with private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and cable TV, and there are wheelchair-accessible options too. Residents can choose help with daily activities like bathing, grooming, and getting dressed, and can count on 24/7 care from registered nurses, with a doctor always available if there's an emergency.

    The facility specializes in assisted living services and memory care, including care for people with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and even offers ambulatory, incontinence, and medication management services, so folks with different needs can find support here. You'll find skilled nursing and home care available, with physical and occupational therapy provided on site, and the staff creates care plans meant to fit each person, whether someone needs regular help or more intensive support like therapy and rehabilitation. Residents with special dietary requirements have their needs met, and three meals a day are served in either communal or private dining rooms, which are well-lit and easy to access.

    Amenities here cover a lot of ground, from a games room for cards and bingo, a theatre room, arts and crafts classes, a large library for quiet reading, and a media center to a TV lounge and outdoor spaces like decks and porches for socializing or just enjoying the fresh air, plus parking is free and uncovered for residents. The facility has ADA-compliant bathrooms, safe apartment designs, fall prevention programs, and regular housekeeping and laundry services, so people don't have to worry about the basics. Friendly staff and residents foster a supportive feeling, and there's always someone around to help with unscheduled requests or simple things like sitting up or down.

    Residents can look forward to daily snacks, a full schedule of social, educational, and entertainment activities, and plenty of opportunities to make friends and stay active, with personal laundry and housekeeping handled for them. The place tries to keep life comfortable, affordable, and secure, with the staff focusing on kindness and dignity for all. Scotia Mansion HFA accepts people looking for long-term care in a safe and stable environment, but doesn't enroll residents under Medicare unless specifically certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and operates with full state licensing. The medium-sized community blends privacy, support, and community, adjusting services as each resident's needs change.

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