Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services is a nursing home community in Scotia, NY.
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Glendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services in Scotia, NY
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59 Hetcheltown Road, Scotia, NY 12302
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families describe care being impacted by staffing gaps.
Multiple reviews say the facility is understaffed, with families noticing long waits for help and limited personal attention. Some reviewers describe safety and care concerns during periods when rounds and responsiveness were questioned. Others still add that individual staff members do their best, even when there are too few people on shift.
Food quality gets both praise and strong criticism in reviews.
Several residents and families say meals are good or enjoyable, with some mentioning a menu structure and special treats. Others describe meals as only average or disappointing, including one review that calls the food disgusting. Even among more critical comments, reviewers still often pair those concerns with separate praise for cleanliness and staff.
Reviews mention a steady schedule of activities and entertainment.
Residents and families describe activities that go beyond basic routines, including live entertainment, church or religious services, and social events. One review highlights how these events can reduce boredom for people confined to their rooms. Another notes that there is programming like bingo and visiting entertainers, but suggests it could be improved.
Some families report difficulty reaching administration.
A recurring downside is that reviewers say administrators or management can be hard to contact or slow to respond. Several comments point to missed callbacks or unhelpful communication when concerns were raised. Other reviews mention communication happening well with nurses and staff, but the admin follow-through is where the frustrations cluster.
Many reviewers describe the building as clean and well maintained.
Multiple reviews emphasize that the facility is spotless, very clean, or well maintained, and they connect that with confidence in care. A few reviewers, however, describe the facility as dirty or having strong odors that made them uncomfortable. Taken together, the reviews suggest cleanliness is often a strength, though not universally consistent.
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210 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Albany Cty (10 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesGlendale Home-Schdy Cnty Dept Social Services is located at 59 Hetcheltown Road, Scotia, NY 12302 in Schenectady County, New York
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