Nursing homes in Albany, NY

Compare 6 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Albany, part of the Albany area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents and families searching for long-term care in Albany, New York, can evaluate six local nursing homes using data from the CMS Care Compare tool. These facilities, serving diverse ZIP codes across Albany County, maintain an average overall CMS rating of 2.8 stars. Currently, St. Peters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center holds the highest local ranking at four stars, providing an important benchmark for those navigating care options within the region.

Homes
6
Avg overall
2.8★
-0.3 vs national
Avg staffing
2.3★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.8★ · 6 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
2 (33%)
3
2 (33%)
2
1 (17%)
1
1 (17%)

What to look for in Albany

  • 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 2 of 6 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is ST PETERS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER at 4★.
  • 4 of 6 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 6 highest rated nursing homes in Albany

  1. 14.0
  2. 2
    DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER
    DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER INC · Large
    4.0
  3. 3
    TERESIAN HOUSE NURSING HOME CO INC
    CARMELITE SISTERS FOR THE AGED & INFIRM · Large
    3.0
  4. 4
    ST MARGARETS CENTER
    CENTER FOR DISABILITY SERVICE HOLDING CORPORATION · Medium
    3.0
  5. 5
    SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
    COUNTY OF ALBANY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · Large
    2.0
  6. 6
    HUDSON PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
    UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP · Large
    1.0

All homes in Albany

ST PETERS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
TRINITY HEALTH · Large · Not for Profit
4.04043
DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER
DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER INC · Large · Not for Profit
4.04034
TERESIAN HOUSE NURSING HOME CO INC
CARMELITE SISTERS FOR THE AGED & INFIRM · Large · Not for Profit
3.02045
ST MARGARETS CENTER
CENTER FOR DISABILITY SERVICE HOLDING CORPORATION · Medium · Not for Profit
3.02005
SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
COUNTY OF ALBANY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · Large · Government
2.02015
HUDSON PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP · Large · For Profit
1.01021

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