Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center
180 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12203
Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center is a nursing home in Albany, New York. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionSeptember 9, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Health citations since May 24, 201913 (New York average 21)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on May 29, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0813 from the health inspection on September 9, 2024.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on September 9, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2019.
Fire safety inspection on September 9, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on October 2, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 17, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2021.
Health inspection on October 18, 2021
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0813. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2021.
Citation F0814. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2021.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2021.
Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on October 18, 2021
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2021.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2021.
Health inspection on May 24, 2019
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2019.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2019.
Fire safety inspection on May 24, 2019
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0024. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2019.
Citation K0916. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2019.
Citation K0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2019.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (518) 456-7831
- Last standard health inspection
- September 9, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 210
- Residents per day, on average
- 204.6
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New York average (13 vs 21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MARRELLO, LISAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/09/2019
- MIRZA, ALIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/02/2018
- MULSON, ANNEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/02/2000
- REGAN, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/30/1987
- SMITH, SAMANTHAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/02/2022
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- STRYKER, MARCYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/12/2021
- YORKER, RUTHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/16/2024
Questions
When was Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center last inspected?
CMS lists September 9, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center have?
CMS lists 13 health citations since May 24, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.