Albany, NY

Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Center

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

180 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY

(518) 456-7831

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

210

Certified beds

Average residents

200

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1976-03-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.42

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.15

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.19

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.43

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

32%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

39%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.4	1.7 0.3 pts better	1.9 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.6	1.3 0.7 pts better	1.8 1.2 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.0%	91.2% 5.8 pts better	93.4% 3.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	93.1%	95.3% 2.2 pts worse	95.5% 2.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.3%	3.0% 0.3 pts worse	3.3% About the same	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	1.6%	18.5% 16.9 pts better	11.4% 9.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	4.2%	6.1% 1.9 pts better	5.4% 1.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	9.8%	13.5% 3.7 pts better	19.6% 9.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	14.1%	14.8% 0.7 pts better	16.7% 2.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	17.6%	15.1% 2.5 pts worse	16.3% 1.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	16.3%	15.5% 0.8 pts worse	14.9% 1.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.3%	0.6% 0.3 pts better	1.0% 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.8%	1.4% 0.6 pts better	1.7% 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	25.2%	20.8% 4.4 pts worse	19.8% 5.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.1%	6.9% 1.8 pts better	5.1% About the same	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.8%	76.7% 21.1 pts better	81.7% 16.1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	8.4%	9.7% 1.3 pts better	12.0% 3.6 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.9%	1.2% 0.3 pts better	1.6% 0.7 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	88.4%	78.8% 9.6 pts better	79.7% 8.7 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	25.5%	20.6% 4.9 pts worse	23.9% 1.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-09-09 · Fire 2024-09-09

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2021-10-18 · Fire 2021-10-18

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-05-24 · Fire 2019-05-24

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-09

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2024-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-18

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2021-11-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-11-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-24

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2019-07-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-24

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2019-07-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-24

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2019-07-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-09

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-09

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2024-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-09

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-02

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-02

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-11-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-18

F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2021-11-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-18

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2021-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-18

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2021-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-18

F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2021-11-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-24

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-07-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-07-22

Penalties and ownership