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Complaint Investigation

Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Center

May 29, 2026 · Albany, NY · 180 Washington Ave Ext
Citations 1
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 210
Provider ID 335465
Healthcare Facility
Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Center
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Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)
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Inspection Summary

DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER in ALBANY, NY — inspection on May 29, 2026.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0580
Resident Rights Deficiencies

During an interview on 05/27/2026 at 1:44 PM, Family Member #2ˆstatedˆthat on the morning of 05/13/2026, they attended a care conference via telephone for Resident #1.

They stated they did discuss that Resident #1 was having fatigueˆand nausea on 05/13/2026.ˆˆFamily member #2ˆstatedˆthat on the morning of 05/14/2026, they did not receive notification that Resident #1 had had a vasovagal episode or that they vomited.

The first notification they received from the facility was on 05/14/2026 at 12:07ˆPMˆwhenˆthey were informed that Resident #1 had passed away.ˆ ˆ

During an interview on 05/27/2026 at 1:38 PM, Director of Nursing #1 stated a family member or representative would be notified for any change in a resident's baseline.

They stated family would be notified of incidents and accidents, any increase in pain from baseline, any new signs or symptoms the resident is displaying that show a change in medical condition.

During an interview on 05/27/2026 at 2:20PM, Licensed Practical Nurse #1 statedˆthat family would be notified if there was a severe change in a resident condition, death, anyˆmedication changes, when they went to see an outside provider, or for any change in the plan of care.ˆTheyˆwould consider a severe change in a resident condition to be an altered mental status, altered respiratory status, or vital signs outside of the normal range.ˆThey stated Family Member #2 was not notified of theˆvasovagal incident that occurred on 5/14/2026 when Resident #1 was in the shower.ˆˆ During an interview on 05/29/2026 at 9:53 AM, Physician #1 stated they would expect the family of a patient to be notified if there was an unexpected change in a resident's condition, especially if a resident was one who could not make their own decisions about treatment. 10 New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations 415.3 (f)(2)(ii)ˆ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ALBANY, NY, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.