St Margarets Center
27 Hackett Blvd · Albany, NY · 12208 · 5185913300
92 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: not rated Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected July 19, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2022
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected July 19, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 29, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 7, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2020
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2020
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2020
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335830 · certified since August 3, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.