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Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center
180 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12203
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center, in Albany, New York, is certified for 210 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 4, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 6.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 42.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Albany Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 25 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 6.2 | 15.6 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.3% | 45.0% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Sep 2024, 18 Oct 2021.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 9 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Sep 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Sep 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 18 Oct 2021 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2021 |
| 18 Oct 2021 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2021 |
| 18 Oct 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2021 |
| 18 Oct 2021 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2021 |
| 24 May 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2019 |
| 24 May 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.3%, RNs 30.4%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.9% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.2% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.5% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Center Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonadio & Co LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Select Rehabilitation, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Albany County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Village Green At Beverwyckabuse icon | Slingerlands | 24 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 50.0 | — | 1 May 2026 |
| St Margarets Center | Albany | 92 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 16.3 | — | 18 Feb 2025 |
| St Peters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Albany | 160 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 11.3 | — | 29 May 2026 |
| Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Albany | 250 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 7.6 | — | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Teresian House Nursing Home Co Inc | Albany | 302 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 8.6 | — | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Delmar Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing | Delmar | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 72 | 60.0 | — | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Eddy Village Green | Cohoes | 192 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 13.5 | $97K | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Albany | 169 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 23.7 | — | 12 Jun 2024 |
All 11 facilities in Albany County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Sep 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.