DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER
180 WASHINGTON AVE EXT, Albany, NY 12203
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER Compares
DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER is a 210-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Albany, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.5%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 210 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Albany, the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.7% — about the same as the New York average of 13.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (45% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the New York average of 6.8% (39% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.5% — worse than the New York average of 20.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Albany.
What keeps DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.1% here versus 6.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 210 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER's rating advantage in Albany?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.8 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Albany
Albany sits in Albany County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 51,871 (16.9%)
- Median age
- 37.9 years
- Median household income
- $68,327
- Median home value
- $230,300
Demographics for Albany County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Albany.
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