Cycle 1
Health 2025-02-12 · Fire 2025-02-12
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
New York, NY
St Marys Center Inc
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
516 West 126th Street, New York, NY
(212) 662-1826
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
39
Certified beds
Average residents
36
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-08-31
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.73
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.72
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.86
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.92
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
30%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.3% |
91.2%
8.1 pts better
|
93.4%
5.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.3%
4.7 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
3.0%
3 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
18.5%
18.5 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.4% |
6.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 3.5% |
13.5%
10 pts better
|
19.6%
16.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 51.9% |
14.8%
37.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
35.2 pts worse
|
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 | 1.3% |
15.1%
13.8 pts better
|
16.3%
15 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.4% |
15.5%
11.1 pts better
|
14.9%
10.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.8% |
0.6%
3.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.9% |
1.4%
1.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 6.2% |
20.8%
14.6 pts better
|
19.8%
13.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.8% |
6.9%
0.9 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 85.0% |
76.7%
8.3 pts better
|
81.7%
3.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-09-27 · Fire 2023-09-27
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-04-11 · Fire 2022-04-11
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-12
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-04-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-12
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-04-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-12
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-04-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-11-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2023-11-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-11-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-11-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-11-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-11
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-10-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-11
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2022-06-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-11
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-11
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-11
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-11
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-11
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-06-11
C · Minimal harm
2022-04-11
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-06-11
C · Minimal harm
2022-04-11
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-06-11
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-12
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-04-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-12
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 2025-04-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
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 2023-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-11
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-05-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-11
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-05-13
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
St. Marys Center Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Argus Community, Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Chijioke, Esther
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ford, Lawrence
Corporate Director · Individual
Friedman, William
Corporate Director · Individual
Friedman, William
Corporate Officer · Individual
Harris, Frederick
Corporate Director · Individual
Javits, Tom
Corporate Director · Individual
Lantigua, Xiomara
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lantigua, Xiomara
Corporate Officer · Individual
Okwodu, John
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Pollard, Diane
Corporate Director · Individual
Ross, Leslie
Corporate Director · Individual
Ross, Leslie
Corporate Officer · Individual
Samuels, Peter
Corporate Director · Individual
St. Marys Center Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Thomas, Ayanna
Corporate Director · Individual
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