EVERGREEN COMMONS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CTR

Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1070 Luther Road in East Greenbush, New York (ZIP 12061), within Rensselaer County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 240 certified beds, placing it among the larger nursing facilities in the region. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Evergreen Commons received a 2-star rating in both the health inspection and staffing categories, and a 3-star rating in the quality measures category. The health inspection rating reflects findings from standard state surveys and complaint investigations conducted over a defined inspection period. The staffing rating is based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating, at 3 stars, aligns with the national average and is based on clinical indicators drawn from resident assessment data. Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, which is relevant for residents and families evaluating funding options for long-term or post-acute care. Facilities certified under both programs are subject to federal and state regulatory requirements governing care standards, staffing, and resident rights. Prospective residents or responsible parties are advised to contact the facility directly at (518) 479-4662 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance or payment options that may be accepted. When compared to national benchmarks, Evergreen Commons presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating is below the national average, driven in part by its below-average scores in health inspections and staffing. The quality measures component is in line with the national average at 3 stars, indicating that certain clinical outcomes tracked by CMS are comparable to peer facilities nationally. Consumers and referral professionals reviewing this facility should consider all three component ratings alongside other available information, such as state inspection reports published by the New York State Department of Health and CMS Care Compare data, to form a complete picture of the facility's performance relative to local and national standards.