C

ST MARGARETS CENTER

27 HACKETT BLVD, ALBANY, NY 12208
Score: 65 / 100

With a score of 65 out of 100, St Margarets Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of New York nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Albany location.

St Margarets Center provides above-average staffing with 9.00 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 18 deficiencies at St Margarets Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 9.00 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 2.01 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.77 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 5.22 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 7.37 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.36 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

18
Total Deficiencies
Feb 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 18 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0758 Severity E
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Feb 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Feb 17, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Feb 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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
    Feb 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Feb 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 1.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 11.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 4.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 5.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 65 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 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
92
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5