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St Margarets Center
27 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12208
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.
St Margarets Center, in Albany, New York, is certified for 92 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 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 4, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 16.3 per 100 beds, more 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 8.3 hours per resident per day (1.9 RN), above the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 38.4%.
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 | 15 | 25 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.3 | 15.6 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 8.3 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.4% | 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: 18 Feb 2025, 29 Jun 2022.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Feb 2025 | 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 | 6 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0625 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2022 |
| 29 Jun 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2022 |
| 11 Feb 2020 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2020 |
| 11 Feb 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2020 |
| 11 Feb 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2020 |
| 11 Feb 2020 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2020 |
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 38.4%, RNs 40.4%; — administrators 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 | 6.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.0% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.6% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.2% | 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: Center For Disability Service Holding Corporation.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center | Albany | 210 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 6.2 | — | 29 May 2026 |
| Eddy Village Green At Beverwyckabuse icon | Slingerlands | 24 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 50.0 | — | 1 May 2026 |
| 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 St Margarets Center been cited for?
15 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 St Margarets Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at St Margarets Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 8.3 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates St Margarets Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was St Margarets Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Feb 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Feb 2025.
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.