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Nursing homes in Scotia, New York

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2Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
462Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
2Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
2Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in Scotia

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

13 homes

Glendale Home-schdy Cnty Dept Social Services

59 Hetcheltown Road · Scotia, NY

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Government (county)

200 certified beds1.9 mi from Scotia centerMedicareMedicaid

Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

297 N Ballston Ave · Scotia, NY

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

262 certified beds1.9 mi from Scotia centerMedicareMedicaid

Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

526 Altamont Ave · Schenectady, NY

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

240 certified beds4.3 mi from Scotia centerMedicareMedicaid

Kingsway Arms Nursing Center

323 Kings Road · Schenectady, NY

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (individual)

160 certified beds5.5 mi from Scotia centerMedicareMedicaid

Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

1805 Providence Avenue · Niskayuna, NY

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (individual)

112 certified beds2.5 mi from Scotia centerMedicareMedicaid

Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge Residential H C

1 Abele Drive · Clifton Park, NY

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (other)

120 certified beds7.7 mi from Scotia centerMedicareMedicaid

River Ridge Living Center

100 Sandy Drive · Amsterdam, NY

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds15.0 mi from Scotia centerMedicareMedicaid

Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

302 Swart Hill Road · Amsterdam, NY

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds9.7 mi from Scotia centerMedicareMedicaid

Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility

4988 State Hwy 30 · Amsterdam, NY

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (other)

Inside a hospital160 certified beds15.7 mi from Scotia centerMedicareMedicaid

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg at Guilderland

428 State Route 146 · Altamont, NY

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

127 certified beds10.6 mi from Scotia centerMedicareMedicaid

Our Lady of Mercy Life Center

2 Mercycare Lane · Guilderland, NY

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

160 certified beds10.7 mi from Scotia centerMedicareMedicaid

Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center

180 Washington Ave Ext · Albany, NY

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

210 certified beds12.4 mi from Scotia centerMedicareMedicaid

Teresian House Nursing Home

200 Washington Ave Ext · Albany, NY

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

302 certified beds12.4 mi from Scotia centerMedicareMedicaid

Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

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Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: homes inside Scotia city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Scotia1.50
New York3.03
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Scotia (2 facilities), New York (593 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

Scotia3 hr 36 min
New York3 hr 38 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Scotia: average of 2 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

Scotia53%
New York40%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Scotia: average of 1 home, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

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Nursing home information for Scotia

This directory lists 2 nursing homes in Scotia, New York, with 462 certified beds between them. Their average Medicare overall rating is 1.5 stars, below the national average of 3.0 stars: 0 homes hold four or five stars and 2 have one or two.

By ownership, 0% are for-profit, 50% non-profit and 50% government-owned. None is currently a CMS Special Focus Facility.

These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

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A little guidance goes a long way

Planning your search in Scotia

Start with a location that makes visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Questions about nursing homes in Scotia

How many nursing homes are in Scotia?

There are 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Scotia, with 462 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Scotia have the highest Medicare rating?

Glendale Home-schdy Cnty Dept Social Services (2 stars), Baptist Health Nursing And Rehabilitation Center (1 stars).

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Scotia?

1.5 out of 5 across 2 rated homes, compared with 3.0 for New York as a whole.

Do nursing homes in Scotia accept Medicaid?

2 of the 2 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in New York.

Are any nursing homes in Scotia on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.