St Margarets Center
Albany, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335830) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (518) 591-3300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Margarets Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of about 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
St Margarets Center reports total nurse staffing of 8.30 hours per resident per day, including 1.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
St Margarets Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
St Margarets Center is a non-profit, Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Albany, NY, first approved for certification on 2001-08-03. The facility is certified for 92 beds and reports an average daily census of 72.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Margarets Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New York state average overall rating of 3.03. The facility's four CMS component ratings are: Overall 4 stars, Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 8.30 per resident per day, including 1.93 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.4%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record — meaning St Margarets Center currently has no federal fines or payment denials in the CMS data provided. No abuse icon designation or Special Focus Facility status appears in the data supplied for this facility.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator on record.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and consult CMS Care Compare for the most recent updates, as this profile reflects data as provided from CMS Care Compare records.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St Margarets Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
St Margarets Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 8.30 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.93 RN hours per resident per day, with 38.4% nursing staff turnover, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 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?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for St Margarets Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
St Margarets Center is certified for 92 beds and has an average daily census of 72.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
St Margarets Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 3, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; St Margarets Center scores 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively on these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5185913300 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 5185913300 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 St Margarets Center's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335830?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.