CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING
302 SWART HILL ROAD, Amsterdam, NY 12010
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How CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING Compares
CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Amsterdam, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (25.5%) is above the New York average of 20.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Amsterdam, the local average is 1.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.8% — worse than the New York average of 13.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the New York average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.3% — worse than the New York average of 6.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.5% — worse than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING with other nursing homes in Amsterdam.
How is CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.8% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 25.5% here versus 20.5% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CAPSTONE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING lag behind other Amsterdam options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Amsterdam
Amsterdam sits in Montgomery County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 9,187 (18.6%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $50,146
- Median home value
- $110,700
Demographics for Montgomery County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Amsterdam.
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