Wesley Health Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Wesley Health Care Center is a senior care community located in Saratoga Springs, NY. It provides nursing home care, in-home care, and senior living for older adults in the Saratoga Springs area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (518) 587-3600.
With 356 beds, Wesley Health Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Saratoga Springs average about 107 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 78% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in November 2024 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 47%.
The community is located in Saratoga County, NY.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 19 problems at Wesley Health Care Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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.
Wesley Health Care Center offers nursing home care, in-home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 356
- Occupancy 78%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.0
- Annual staff turnover 47%
- Last health inspection November 2024
Resident & family reviews
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