Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services

    59 Hetcheltown Rd, Scotia, NY 12302
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.06·(34)

    Overall rating

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

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive direct-care staff
    • Skilled physical and occupational therapy programs
    • Clean, newly rebuilt and well-maintained building
    • Spacious private rooms
    • Nutritious meals with varied monthly menus and desserts
    • Friendly and responsive kitchen/foodservice staff
    • Personalized attention with staff who know residents by name
    • Engaging activities and religious services (bingo, masses, visiting entertainers)
    • Welcoming reception and smooth admissions process
    • Accessible nutritionist and dietary accommodations
    • Consistent housekeeping support and room upkeep
    • Documented rehab progress and return-to-independence focus

    Cons

    • Inconsistent infection-control practices
    • Chronic understaffing affecting care delivery
    • Delays in medication administration and medication-management processes
    • Inconsistent personal-care scheduling (bathing/showering/dressing)
    • Variable cleanliness and odor concerns in some areas
    • Weak administration responsiveness and customer-service communication
    • Gaps in entrance security and wayfinding/signage
    • Inconsistent activity-program breadth and frequency
    • Leadership tone and allegations of discriminatory practices
    • Ventilation and indoor air-quality issues

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression is mixed but clustered: many families and residents praise frontline caregivers, therapy teams, dining, and the facility’s physical environment, while other accounts raise significant operational concerns that could affect safety and day-to-day quality of life.

    Care and staff: Several reviews highlight compassionate, attentive CNAs and nurses and a strong rehabilitation program (PT/OT) that produces measurable progress. Frontline staff are frequently described as personable, responsive, and skilled at individualized care; multiple accounts note staff who greet residents by name and who provide meaningful therapy and functional gains. At the same time, recurring operational issues are described: chronic understaffing on nursing units, delays in responding to resident needs, and reports of delayed medication administration. These staffing constraints are associated with longer waits for showers, dressing, and call-response times.

    Dining and activities: Dining is commonly cited as a strength — nutritious meals, monthly menus, desserts, and an accommodating kitchen staff. Features such as in-room TV access, ice cream on demand, and an accessible nutritionist are noted positively. Activities programming receives mixed feedback: some reviewers describe engaging events, religious services, and visiting entertainers, while others see room for improvement in frequency, variety, and consistency of offerings.

    Facilities and safety: The building and rooms receive consistent praise when described as newly rebuilt, clean, and spacious, with private-room options available. However, there are sanitation and odor concerns reported in some areas and specific ventilation or chemical-odor issues noted. Critical safety-related feedback centers on infection-control lapses: at least one account cites an incident involving an infectious external provider attending to residents, and reviewers describe inconsistent application of infection-control procedures. In addition, gaps in entrance security and signage/wayfinding were mentioned.

    Management and communication: A clear pattern is the distinction between positive experiences with frontline staff and more mixed impressions of administration. Many reviewers commend admissions, therapy leadership, and unit-level staff, but express frustration with administrative responsiveness, customer-service communication, and management follow-through. A small number of reviews raise serious concerns about leadership culture, including allegations of discriminatory behavior; these warrant direct inquiry by prospective families. Communication around clinical events and medication scheduling is another recurring area for improvement.

    Notable patterns and recommendation: The most salient pattern is polarization — strong, consistent praise for direct-care staff and therapy outcomes coexists with practical operational weaknesses (staffing shortfalls, medication and personal-care delays, infection-control inconsistencies, and occasional sanitation/air-quality concerns). Prospective residents and families should consider visiting during different times of day, asking about current staffing ratios, infection-control policies and recent audits, medication-administration protocols, response times to call lights, ventilation and odor mitigation measures, and how the facility addresses concerns about leadership culture. These targeted questions will help confirm whether the facility’s strengths align with a prospective resident’s needs and priorities.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services is located at 59 Hetcheltown Rd, Scotia, NY, 12302.

    About Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services

    Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services is a care facility located in Schenectady County that provides social services to individuals in need. The home offers a range of support services to help residents maintain their independence and quality of life. The experienced staff at Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services work closely with each resident to create personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

    Residents at Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services have access to a variety of amenities and activities to promote both physical and mental well-being. The facility provides nutritious meals, housekeeping services, and assistance with activities of daily living. Additionally, residents can participate in social events, recreational outings, and educational programs to stay engaged and connected with others. The caring and compassionate staff at Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel valued and supported.

    In addition to providing basic care services, Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services also offers specialized support for residents with specific medical conditions or disabilities. The staff is trained to assist with medication management, therapy services, and other healthcare needs to ensure that residents receive the proper care and attention they require. Family members can rest assured knowing that their loved ones are in good hands at Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services, receiving the highest level of care and support. Whether residents need temporary assistance or long-term care, the facility is dedicated to helping individuals live their best lives in a safe and comfortable environment.

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