Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Amsterdam, New York
0 of 3 nursing homes in Amsterdam (0%) meet our strict criteria. The New York statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 1 caution · 2 avoid · data
City Average
1.7
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
400
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
2
1 Grade F
$51,266 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
31 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Amsterdam, New York, is poor, with only three facilities and zero recommended options. Families should be cautious, as two facilities have accumulated a total of $51,266 in fines, highlighting potential quality concerns in the area.
The other 3 Amsterdam facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $51K.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 3?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $51,266
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Amsterdam Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Amsterdam's city average is 1.7 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 3 Amsterdam facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Amsterdam avg is 31 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Amsterdam facilities average 29.7 deficiencies per inspection
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Amsterdam at a Glance
Good News
- 1 facility with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 1 facility carries Grade F — a significant share
- $51K in total fines across 2 facilities
- Worst facility has $47K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 43.7 (dragged down by 1 F-grade)
- 67% for-profit, 33% non-profit, 0% government
- 29.7 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Amsterdam, NY are recommended?
0 of 3 nursing homes in Amsterdam (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Amsterdam?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Amsterdam has 3 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Amsterdam "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Amsterdam?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.