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.
Rating distribution
avg 2.8★ · 6 homesProvider mix in Albany
6 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
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
- 1ST PETERS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER4.0TRINITY HEALTH · Large
- 2DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER4.0DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER INC · Large
- 3TERESIAN HOUSE NURSING HOME CO INC3.0CARMELITE SISTERS FOR THE AGED & INFIRM · Large
- 4ST MARGARETS CENTER3.0CENTER FOR DISABILITY SERVICE HOLDING CORPORATION · Medium
- 5SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER2.0COUNTY OF ALBANY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · Large
- 6HUDSON PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER1.0UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP · Large
All homes in Albany
| ST PETERS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER TRINITY HEALTH · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER INC · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| TERESIAN HOUSE NURSING HOME CO INC CARMELITE SISTERS FOR THE AGED & INFIRM · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| ST MARGARETS CENTER CENTER FOR DISABILITY SERVICE HOLDING CORPORATION · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER COUNTY OF ALBANY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · Large · Government | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| HUDSON PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.