Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center
180 Washington Ave Ext · Albany, NY · 12203 · 5184567831
210 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2024
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 October 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 30, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2021
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected November 30, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2021
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected November 30, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2021
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected November 30, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 24, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 22, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 24, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 22, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335465 · certified since March 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.