Van Rensselaer Manor
Troy, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335265) · 362 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $21,645
Phone: (518) 283-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Van Rensselaer Manor has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Van Rensselaer Manor reports total nurse staffing of 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.3%.
Van Rensselaer Manor has 1 federal fine on record totaling $21,645.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Van Rensselaer Manor is a government (Rensselaer County)-owned nursing home in Troy, NY, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1968. The facility is certified for 362 beds, with an average of 266.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Van Rensselaer Manor holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.21, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.52. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 48.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $21,645.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare for details regarding this designation before making a decision.
This facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Van Rensselaer Manor has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 48.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $21,645.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 362 beds with an average of 266.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Rensselaer County government; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; this facility scores 1, 2, 2, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 518-283-2000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 518-283-2000 to schedule a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335265?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.