Nursing homeActive
St Margarets Center
27 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12208518591330092 certified beds · 73 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2020
Deficiencies
15
● 0● 15● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-02-18
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New York State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-18 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-05 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-06-29 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2020-02-11 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New York State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-06Record 335830-20250218-F600
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-06Record 335830-20250218-F656
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-07Record 335830-20250218-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-06Record 335830-20250218-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-05Record 335830-20250218-F880
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-29Record 335830-20231005-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-21Record 335830-20231005-F610
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-19Record 335830-20220629-F623
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-19Record 335830-20220629-F625
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-12Record 335830-20220629-F695
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-09-07Record 335830-20220629-F842
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-04-03Record 335830-20200211-F582
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-04-03Record 335830-20200211-F689
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-04-03Record 335830-20200211-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-04-03Record 335830-20200211-F814
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.93
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day8.30
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours7.69
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover38%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover40%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 10.2% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 20.4% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 6.3% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.4% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 21.4% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovacs, Jule Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sorrentino, Gregory Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barbara, Joseph Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bodner, Frederic Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Clafin, Ken Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Clore, Robert Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Coleman, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cregin, Brian Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Doyle, Cathryn Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fancher, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ford, Bradley Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gee, Stanley Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hall, Milton Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harris, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hearst, George Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kovacs, Jule Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kovacs, Jule Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kreuter, Charles Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lorello, Rosemary Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Robert Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morris, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| O'connor, Terence Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pass, Karen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Richmond, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rosen, Rosemarie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schneider, Anne Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sherwood, Robert Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sorrentino, Gregory Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Trombly, Edward Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tucci, Rosemary Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New York.
No county cost figures on file for Albany.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Albany | 1.5 mi | 2026-05-29 | 020 |
| Delmar Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Delmar | 1.9 mi | 2026-03-13 | 0610 |
| Hudson Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Albany | 2.3 mi | 2024-06-12 | 0160 |
| Eddy Village Green At Beverwyck Slingerlands | 3.2 mi | 2026-05-01 | 0111 |
| Teresian House Nursing Home Co Inc Albany | 4.1 mi | 2024-11-08 | 0100 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |