SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
780 ALBANY SHAKER ROAD, Albany, NY 12211
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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Resident & Family Councils Active
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
This facility has been flagged by CMS for abuse or neglect concerns. Please research carefully and contact the facility for current information.
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How SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER Compares
SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER is a 250-bed government-owned nursing facility in Albany, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.1%) is below the New York average of 13.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 250 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% 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: 3.1% — better than the New York average of 13.8% (78% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (48% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — better than the New York average of 6.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.3% — better than the New York average of 20.7% (41% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Albany.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.1% here versus 13.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND 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.
How does SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 250 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
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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