B

DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER

180 WASHINGTON AVE EXT, ALBANY, NY 12203
Score: 80 / 100

With a score of 80/100 and a B grade, Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Center is a well-regarded option in Albany, New York. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 78th percentile statewide.

Staffing at Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Center is near the national average, with 3.77 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.77 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.42 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.15 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.19 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.43 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.24 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

12
Total Deficiencies
Sep 8, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 12 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Sep 8, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Sep 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 8, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Sep 8, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Oct 1, 2023 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 14.1% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 80 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
210
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 8, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4