ST Margarets Center

Nursing Home · Albany, NY

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number335830

Contact & location

27 Hackett Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
Albany County
Phone
(518) 591-3300
ZIP code
12208 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
92
Residents per day
72.8 (79% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Center for Disability Service Holding Corporation
Medicare certified since
August 3, 2001
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
8.30 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.93 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.65 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
4.71 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
7.69 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
38.4 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
40.4 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 18, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 14 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-02-18 Implement 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-07
2025-02-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-05
2025-02-18 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-06
2025-02-18 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-06
2025-02-18 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-06
2023-10-05 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-29
2023-10-05 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-21
2022-06-29 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-09-07
2022-06-29 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-07-19
2022-06-29 Notify 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-07-19
2022-06-29 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-12
2020-02-11 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-04-03
2020-02-11 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-04-03
2020-02-11 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-04-03
2020-02-11 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-04-03

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Kovacs, Jule (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · 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
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
Kreuter, Charles (individual)Corporate Director · 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
Trombly, Edward (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Tucci, Rosemary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cregin, Brian (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lorello, Rosemary (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sorrentino, Gregory (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Kovacs, Jule (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sorrentino, Gregory (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of ST Margarets Center?

ST Margarets Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does ST Margarets Center have?

It has 92 certified beds and cares for about 73 residents per day.

Has ST Margarets Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of ST Margarets Center?

(518) 591-3300. The facility is located at 27 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12208.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.