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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC

323 Kings Road, Schenectady, NY 12304

Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC, a 160-bed for profit - individual nursing facility in Schenectady, NY, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #147 of 590 rated homes in NY on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#147 of 590
In-state rank among rated NY homes
4.13
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
7
Inspection findings

The verdict

Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC, a 160-bed for profit - individual nursing facility in Schenectady, NY, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #147 of 590 rated homes in NY on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#147 of 590
In-state rank among rated NY homes
4.13
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
7
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 593 NY nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Individual. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
335466
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
160
Residents
159
In Hospital
No
County
Schenectady
Last Inspection
Aug 26, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 4.13 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.56 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.11
CNA Hours
2.46
Total Nursing Hours
4.13 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.13
Nursing Turnover
37.6%
RN Turnover
30.4%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC ranks #147 of 590 rated nursing homes in NY on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC operates 160 certified beds in Schenectady, NY with approximately 159 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 4★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 7 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.13 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.56 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Individual" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 37.6% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (7 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 26, 2024 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 26, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 26, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 22, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2022 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 22, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 26, 2019 Tag: 0813

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 25, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 26, 2019 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 25, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 19.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 6.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 20.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 15.4% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 8.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 24.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The NY registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View NY registry
  • Peer homes near 160 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in NY. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC?
Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC rank among nursing homes in NY?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC ranks 147th among 590 rated nursing homes in NY (#147 of 590). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC?
Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC reports 4.13 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.56 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 37.6%.
How many beds does Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC have?
Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC has 160 certified beds with approximately 159 residents. The facility is located at 323 Kings Road, Schenectady, NY 12304.
Does Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC has 7 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC received any fines or penalties?
No, Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC?
Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC is classified as "For profit - Individual" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC was on Aug 26, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC?
Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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