Glendale Home-schdy Cnty Dept Social Services
GLENDALE HOME-SCHDY CNTY DEPT SOCIAL SERVICES in SCOTIA, NY — inspection on April 28, 2026.
Found 4 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
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Inspection Findings
During an interview on 11/10/2025 at 9:45 AM, Resident #43 stated Resident #129 was my friend two (2) doors down, because Resident #129 helped so much they separated them.
Resident was observed to be tearful about having to change rooms and separate from Resident #43. Resident #43 stated that when they needed a nursing aide, they would not come, and that Resident #129 helped them get their shoes on and get something from their closet.
During an interview on 11/10/2025 at 9:30 AM, Resident #129 stated they moved their roommate, Resident #43, because they said their was helping them.
They stated that they never asked them about the move and just separated them. Resident #129 stated they were somewhat helping but never lifted Resident #43.
They further stated that if Resident #43 asked them to get something out of the closet, they would help.
During an interview on 11/10/2025 at 11:00 AM, Resident Representative #1 stated they were never made aware that their parent moved from one room to another.
They stated they found out about it from their parent who called them distraught after the move.
The Social Worker or Nurse Manager never discussed the move with them at all to date.
During an interview on 11/20/2025 at 10:20 AM, Registered Nurse #6 stated Residents #43 and #129 were separated because they had both been educated that Resident #129 was not to assist Resident #43 for safety purposes. Resident #129 helped Resident #43 get dressed by putting on their pants and shoes. Resident #129 was witnessed pushing Resident #43 in their wheelchair.
The Social Worker notified families of the move, but not sure when that took place.
When asked Registered Nurse #6 what interventions were placed prior to separating the two (2) residents, they replied they were warned previously that they would be separated if Resident #129 continued to assist Resident #43.
During an interview on 11/10/2025 at 10:45 AM, Director of Social Work #1 stated they had no idea about the move and that another Social Worker covered Resident #43.
They further stated that when a resident was moved, generally there would be a meeting with family. If a resident objected to the move, they would not move them.
During an interview on 11/10/2025 at 10:59 AM, Director of Nursing #1 stated they were not aware of the move.
They further stated all moves were discussed during the facility's daily morning meeting. If a resident does not want to change rooms, they will not move them. 10 New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations 415.5(e)(2)
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Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services 59 Hetcheltown Road Scotia, NY 12302
During an interview on 04/24/2026 at 1:40 PM, Staff Development Coordinator #1 stated
members of all changes with residents including change of conditions and medication changes.Resident #207 was admitted to the facility with diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (a common heart condition where plaque builds up in the arteries, restricting blood flow to the heart muscle); Peripheral Vascular Disease (a slow and progressive disorder of the blood vessels), and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD - a progressive, long-term lung disease that causes obstructed airflow, making it difficult to breathe).
The Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], documented they could be understood, understand others, and was cognitively intact.ˆ Nursing progress note dated 07/14/2024 at 04:47 PM, documented Registered Nurse #1 Spoke with Nurse Practitioner #1 regarding Resident #207's uncontrolled pain of 10 on 10.
Nurse Practitioner #1 ordered Gabapentin (pain medication) 300 milligrams three times a day starting 7/15/2024, one (1) dose of Gabapentin to be given now at dinner time and one (1) dose be given at 9:00 PM.
Nurse Practitioner #1 also ordered Hydrocodone as needed, dose to be given at 5:00 PM as the dose was due at 6:00 PM, then, give as needed Hydrocodone dose every 4 (four) hours on the hour for pain control.Nursing progress note dated 7/14/2024 at 9:46 PM documented Resident had a significant decline over the last two (2) days.
Resident was not eating, drinking minimally, and was sleeping the entirety of 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM shift.
Resident was able to be roused easily, to take medications, but then returned to sleeping.
Resident had continued complaints of 10 out of 10 pain in their left foot despite medication adjustment, earlier in this shift.
During an interview on 11/05/2025 at 2:25 PM, Nurse Practitioner #1 stated Resident #207 was not their patient and they were covering the shift.
They further stated they adjusted medication to address complaint of pain 10 out of 10.
Nurse Practitioner #1 stated if pain was not controlled it was the expectation that nurse/supervisor should call the provider back with a re-assessment for further direction.
They should include vital signs, change in mental status, history each time to make decision on what to do next. 10 New York Code of Rules and Regulations 415.3(e)(2)(ii)(c)
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Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services 59 Hetcheltown Road Scotia, NY 12302
residentsˆin accordance withˆprofessional standards of practiceˆfor two (2) (Resident #s 2 and #201)
with a shower/bath for the first two weeks after admission and (b.) for Resident #201, staffˆfailed toˆprovideˆassistanceˆtoˆthe bathroom and toilet resident as scheduled.ˆˆ Findings include:ˆ Resident #201ˆˆ Resident #201ˆwas admitted to the facility with diagnoses ofˆdisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femurˆ(a type of broken hip),ˆheart failureˆ(when the heart muscleˆdoesn'tˆpump blood as well as it should),ˆparoxysmal atrial fibrillation (episodes of an irregular heart rhythm).ˆThe Minimum Data Set (an assessment tool) dated 07/15/2024, documented that the resident could be understood, understand others, and was cognitively intact.ˆ Record Reviewˆˆˆ Care Plan dated 12/20/2023 titled Activities ofˆDailyˆLiving, documented Resident #201ˆrequiredˆextensive one assist for transfer, ambulation,ˆandˆtoileting.ˆˆˆ Care Plan dated 12/20/2023 titled Bowel Evacuation and Maintenance,ˆinterventionsˆdocumentedˆcertified nurse assistant was to document bowel elimination every shift.ˆˆˆ Resident Certified Nurse AideˆDocumentation titled Toileting dated 07/2024 had no documentedˆevidence of toileting on 07/12/2024 on day shift or night shift, 07/13/2024 evening shift or night shift, 07/14/2024 day shift or night shift, 07/15/2024 night shift, 07/16/2024 day shift, 07/18/2024 night shift, 07/19/2024 day shift or night shift, 07/20/2024 night shift, 07/21/2024 day shift, 07/23/2024 day shift, 07/24/2024 day shift, 07/26/2024ˆday shift, 07/27/2024 day shift, 07/28/2024 evening shift or night shift and 07/30/2024 night shift. ˆˆ Resident #2ˆ Resident #2 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses ofˆhemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting the non-dominant sideˆ(ˆlate-effect weakness or paralysis on the side due to a previous stroke,) essential hypertension (a chronic condition characterized by persistently elevated force of blood against artery walls,) and hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia (a condition where the blood is too diluted).
The Minimum Date Set dated 12/26/2023 documented that they could make themselves understood and understand others and was cognitively intact.ˆ
Record reviewˆ Care plan dated 12/20/2023 titled Activities of Daily Living: All Tasks.
Patient currently is extensive assist of 2 for bed mobility and transfers due to safety concerns.
Resident requires assistance with activities of daily living and mobility.
Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents resident is substantial/maximal assist for the ability to bathe self, including washing, rinsing and drying self.
Care plan dated 12/21/2023 titled Activities of Daily Living: All Tasks, notes documented residentˆrequiredˆextensive assist of two (2) for transfers due to safety concerns.ˆ Resident Certified Nurse Aide Accountability record titled Bathing dated 12/21/2023 had no documented evidence of bathing/shower on the evening shift, and 12/28/2023 had no documented evidence of bathing/shower completed on the evening shift.ˆ Interviews:ˆ During an interview on 4/28/2026 at 8:35 AM, Certified Nurse Aide #2ˆstated there were no instances where theyˆhad notˆbeen able to give a shower.
They stated if theyˆwere not able toˆgive a shower, it would be reported to theˆnurse,ˆand the shower would be rescheduled for the next day.ˆ Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse #ˆ4ˆon Union Station Unit at 08:40 AM on 04/28/2026.ˆThey stated, there is no reason for a resident not to get their shower on the scheduled day.
Stated if they are short staffed or the Aides need help, the nurses will step in and assist with giving care, including showers if necessary.
Stated if they were not able to give a shower, it would be reported to the head nurse and we would ask the next shift to pick it up, If they could not, the shower would be scheduled for the next day.
Stated we communicate this by leaving a note with the 24-hour report and we would pass it on in shift-to-shift report. ˆ 10 New York Codes, Rules, and Regulationsˆ415.12(f)(1)ˆˆ ˆ
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Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services 59 Hetcheltown Road Scotia, NY 12302
During an interview on 11/5/2025 at 2:25PM, Nurse Practitioner #1 stated Resident #207 is not their patient.
They were covering the shift.
They adjusted medication to address complaint of pain 10/10.
Nurse Practitioner #1 stated if pain was not controlled it is the expectation that nurse/supervisor should call the provider back with a re-assessment for further direction.
They should include vital signs, change in mental status, history each time to made decision on what to do next.
During an interview on 11/5/2025 at 12:00 PM, Director of Nursing #1 stated Resident #207 was seen by wound care.
Once a resident goes to wound care they are no longer followed by the facility for wounds, the wound care center follows them.
The Director of Nursing stated they do not recall anything about the wounds on resident #207's feet and was not aware of the change in condition on 7/14/2024-7/15/2024.
During an interview on 11/5/2025 at 12:20PM, Registered Nurse #6 stated they do not remember the specifics regarding resident #207 but remember they had issues with their feet.
However, when a resident has a change in condition, they would assess the resident for change in baseline, notify provider and document.
They stated the documentation for resident #207 should have been better. 10 New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations 415.4 (b)(1)(i)
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