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St Margarets Center

Nursing HomeAlbany, NYCMS 335830
32 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
3 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
92

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
71.6

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
32

*CMS

Inspections on file
7

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-02-18

*CMS

Citations

32 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0006Generalpotential for harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  • 0037Generalpotential for harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

  • 0223Generalpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0281Generalpotential for harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

  • 0293Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0600Generalpotential for harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0311Generalpotential for harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  • 0029Generalpotential for harm

    Develop a communication plan.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0610Generalpotential for harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0760Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0625Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0039Generalpotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0311Generalpotential for harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  • 0372Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  • 0531Generalpotential for harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  • 0814Generalpotential for harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0582Generalpotential for harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is St Margarets Center?
St Margarets Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Albany, NY, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 335830.
What is the CMS rating for St Margarets Center?
St Margarets Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does St Margarets Center have?
St Margarets Center is certified for 92 beds. It serves an average of 71.6 residents per day.
How many citations does St Margarets Center have?
St Margarets Center has 32 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was St Margarets Center last inspected?
St Margarets Center was last inspected on February 18, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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