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St Margarets Center

27 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12208 · Albany County

Explore St. Margaret’s Center and learn about the care, education, and support services offered for children with complex needs.

3.0CMS overall rating(518) 591-3300Visit website ↗
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Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 78% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Albany

St Margarets Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Albany, NY, with 92 certified beds and an average of about 72 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on quality measures.

On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

  • Below-average health-inspection rating
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Albany, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds
92
Avg. residents/day
72
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
335830

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Not yet rated
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$12,900–$15,790/mo (median $13,970)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Albany prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
5
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-02-18
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
None

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (18 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-02-18Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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…

2025-02-18Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-02-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2025-02-18Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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, compar…

2025-02-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2023-10-05Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2023-10-05Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2023-06-27Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Respite / short-term stays
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Daily activities & events
  • 24-hour staff

Location

27 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about St Margarets Center

How much does St Margarets Center cost?

St Margarets Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Albany, NY area typically runs $12,900–$15,790 per month (median $13,970, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is St Margarets Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates St Margarets Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

What did inspectors find at St Margarets Center?

St Margarets Center has 18 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-02-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does St Margarets Center have availability?

Typically 78% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does St Margarets Center offer?

St Margarets Center in Albany, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 92 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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