nursing home in Albany, NY
St Margarets Center
27 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12208 · (518) 591-3300
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
St Margarets Center at a glance
St Margarets Center is a 92-bed non-profit nursing home in Albany, New York (Albany County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New York average of 3.
Residents receive about 8.3 hours of nursing care per day (1.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 18, 2025) found 5 health citations. The New York average is 8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 38.4% per year (state average 40.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 92
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- August 3, 2001
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Albany County
- CMS Certification Number
- 335830
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 8.30 hrs | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.93 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.71 hrs | 2.15 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 7.69 hrs | 3.18 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38.4% | 40.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40.4% | 39.8% | 42.9% | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 8 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 31.5 | 62.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,070 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 92 | 188 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 73 | 168 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 79.1% | 90.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.2% | 13.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 6.3% | 14.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 0% | 12.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.4% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 19.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 20.4% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 21.4% | 13.2% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 12.7% | 19.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.1% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.1% | 91.5% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 81% | 77.4% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 15 health deficiencies and 14 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 18, 2025 Fire safety | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 18, 2025 Fire safety | Develop a communication plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0029 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 18, 2025 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 18, 2025 Fire safety | Install proper backup exit lighting. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0281 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 18, 2025 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 18, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 18, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 18, 2025 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 18, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| February 18, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 5, 2025 |
| February 18, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 6, 2025 |
| February 18, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 6, 2025 |
| February 18, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 6, 2025 |
| October 5, 2023 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 21, 2023 |
| October 5, 2023 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| June 29, 2022 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 28, 2022 |
| June 29, 2022 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 22, 2022 |
| June 29, 2022 Fire safety | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0531 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 18, 2022 |
| June 29, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 29, 2022 |
| June 29, 2022 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 22, 2022 |
| June 29, 2022 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 7, 2022 |
| June 29, 2022 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 19, 2022 |
| June 29, 2022 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 19, 2022 |
| June 29, 2022 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 12, 2022 |
| February 11, 2020 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 3, 2020 |
| February 11, 2020 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 3, 2020 |
| February 11, 2020 Standard | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 3, 2020 |
| February 11, 2020 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 3, 2020 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOVACS, JULE Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/07/2017 |
| BARBARA, JOSEPH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| BODNER, FREDERIC Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| CLAFIN, KEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| CLORE, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| COLEMAN, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| DOYLE, CATHRYN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| FANCHER, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| FORD, BRADLEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| GEE, STANLEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| HALL, MILTON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/08/2017 |
| HARRIS, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| HEARST, GEORGE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| KOVACS, JULE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/07/2017 |
| KREUTER, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| MILLER, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| MORRIS, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| O'CONNOR, TERENCE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| PASS, KAREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| RICHMOND, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| ROSEN, ROSEMARIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| SCHNEIDER, ANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| SHERWOOD, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| TROMBLY, EDWARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| TUCCI, ROSEMARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| CREGIN, BRIAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/29/2018 |
| LORELLO, ROSEMARY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| SORRENTINO, GREGORY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/07/2017 |
| KOVACS, JULE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| SORRENTINO, GREGORY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/07/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Margarets Center's rating?
St Margarets Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New York nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did St Margarets Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does St Margarets Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns St Margarets Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is St Margarets Center and how do I contact it?
St Margarets Center is at 27 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12208. Phone: (518) 591-3300.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.