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Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home Facility

1805 Providence Avenue, Niskayuna, NY 12309

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
On our watch list. This nursing home has been flagged for serious inspection violations. Please review its state inspection record carefully before deciding. About our watch list.

Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a senior care community located in Niskayuna, NY. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Niskayuna area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (518) 374-2212.

With 112 beds, Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Niskayuna average about 81 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 93% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 43%.

The community is located in Schenectady County, NY.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 12 problems at Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nursing and Physician Services

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Inspected January 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by March 10, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Pharmacy Service

    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.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by February 21, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by February 13, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by February 13, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by February 13, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type For profit - Partnership
  • Beds / units 112
  • Occupancy 93%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
  • Annual staff turnover 43%
  • Last health inspection January 2025

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