Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Center
Albany, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335465) · 210 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (518) 456-7831 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.50 hours per resident per day, including about 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.3%.
Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Albany, New York, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 1976. The facility is certified for 210 beds and has an average daily census of 204 residents, indicating a facility operating near full capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Daughters Of Sarah holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New York state average of 3.03. The facility's component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.50, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.35. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.3%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been recorded. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and placed under increased inspection scrutiny. There is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This facility is not listed as part of a multi-facility chain in the available data. This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Daughters Of Sarah has an overall rating of 4 out of 5, above the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.50 hours per resident per day, with about 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 42.3%, earning a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 210 beds and has an average daily census of 204 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the available data does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5184567831 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5184567831 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings, inspection reports, and penalty history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335465?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.