Citations Summary
Jun 2022 – May 20269 Inspections Conducted
5
No citations found
56% of all inspections
4
Resulted in citations
44% of all inspections
127 Total Citations — state avg: 41
Issued across those 4 inspections
73Standard Health
54Life Safety Code
Severity of Citations
How serious were those 127 citations?
0
Minor potential harm
All corrected ✓
0
No actual harm
None in this period
In plain language
- Across 9 inspections in the current reporting window, 5 found no citations at all; inspectors issued 127 citations in total.
- Of those, 73 were standard health citations (quality of care) and 54 were related to the Life Safety Code (fire protection).
- The state logged 177 complaints about this facility; 13 led to on-site inspections.
- The state has 7 formal enforcement actions (fines or stipulations) on record.
A citation is a rule violation noted by a state inspector. Most are corrected through a plan of correction; the sections below show each citation, its severity, and how the facility compares with the statewide average.
Provider Information
Type
Nursing Home
Operating Certificate
0155304N
County
Albany
Phone
(518) 861-5141
Operated By
Guiderland Operator, LLC (For Profit)
DOH Regional Office
Capital District
Occupancy Rate
98%
Inspection Details
Surveys with Citations Only▼
Standard Health Citations
Care Plan Timing And Revision
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Competent Nursing Staff
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Develop/implement Comprehensive Care Plan
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Dialysis
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Dispose Garbage And Refuse Properly
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Food Procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Free Of Medication Error Rts 5 Prcnt Or More
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Governing Body
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Grievances
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Infection Prevention & Control
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Lab Srvcs Physician Order/notify Of Results
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Label/store Drugs And Biologicals
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Laboratory Services
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Notice Of Bed Hold Policy Before/upon Trnsfr
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Notice Requirements Before Transfer/discharge
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Pasarr Screening For Md & Id
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Pharmacy Srvcs/procedures/pharmacist/records
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Physician Visits - Review Care/notes/order
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Quality Of Care
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Reporting Of Alleged Violations
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Resident Records - Identifiable Information
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Resident Rights/exercise Of Rights
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Resident Self-admin Meds-clinically Approp
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Residents Are Free Of Significant Med Errors
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Respiratory/tracheostomy Care And Suctioning
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Safe/clean/comfortable/homelike Environment
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Sufficient Nursing Staff
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Therapeutic Diet Prescribed By Physician
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Treatment/svcs To Prevent/heal Pressure Ulcer
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Life Safety Code Citations
Develop Ep Plan, Review And Update Annually
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Discharge From Exits
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Egress Doors
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Equipment - Testing And Maintenanc
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Systems - Essential Electric Syste
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Systems - Essential Electric Syste
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Systems - Receptacles
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Emergency Lighting
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Ep Program Patient Population
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Evacuation And Relocation Plan
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Exit Signage
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Hospital Cah And Ltc Emergency Power
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Hvac - Any Heating Device
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Illumination Of Means Of Egress
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Means Of Egress - General
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Number Of Exits - Story And Compartment
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Plan Based On All Hazards Risk Assessment
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Portable Space Heaters
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Procedures For Tracking Of Staff And Patients
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Sprinkler System - Maintenance And Testing
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Subsistence Needs For Staff And Patients
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
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Standard Health Citations
Dispose Garbage And Refuse Properly
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Food Procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Infection Prevention & Control
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Notice Requirements Before Transfer/discharge
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Qapi/qaa Improvement Activities
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Respiratory/tracheostomy Care And Suctioning
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Right To Survey Results/advocate Agency Info
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Routine/emergency Dental Srvcs In Nfs
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Sufficient Nursing Staff
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Life Safety Code Citations
Cooking Facilities
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Equipment - Testing And Maintenanc
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Systems - Essential Electric Syste
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Fire Alarm System - Installation
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Fire Alarm System - Testing And Maintenance
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Sprinkler System - Maintenance And Testing
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
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Standard Health Citations
Free From Abuse And Neglect
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
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Standard Health Citations
Label/store Drugs And Biologicals
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Notify Of Changes (injury/decline/room, Etc. )
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Pharmacy Srvcs/procedures/pharmacist/records
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Resident Records - Identifiable Information
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Residents Are Free Of Significant Med Errors
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Severity Scale Reference
Level 0 — No Harm Potential
Level 2 — Minor Potential Harm
Level 3 — Actual Harm
Level 4 — Immediate Jeopardy
Complaints
Jun 2022 – May 2026Above state average. This facility received 145.8 complaints per 100 beds vs. a statewide rate of 57.4. 34 citations resulted from those complaints (28.0 per 100 beds vs. 5.3 statewide).
Total Complaints
177
55,669 statewide
Per 100 Occupied Beds
145.8
57.4 state avg
On-Site Inspections
13
7,566 statewide
Citations Issued
34
28.0 per 100 beds · avg 5.3
Facility-Reported Incidents
49%
55% statewide
| Citations by Category | This Facility |
|---|---|
| Administration | 2 |
| Dietary Services | 2 |
| Other Services | 2 |
| Physical Environment | 2 |
| Quality of Care | 3 |
| Resident Rights | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
Enforcement & Fines
Jun 2016 – May 20267 enforcement actions totaling $127,000 in fines over the reporting period. Resolved via Stipulation & Order agreements with the NY Department of Health where applicable.
March 7, 2025
$18,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-25-045 · Signed August 8, 2025
Reason: Quality of Care
Reason: Quality of Care
August 23, 2021
$12,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-21-177 · Signed October 14, 2021
Reason: Quality of Care
Reason: Quality of Care
April 26, 2021
$25,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-24-019 · Signed February 12, 2024
Reason: Infection Control
Reason: Infection Control
November 20, 2020
$14,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-22-095 · Signed June 28, 2022
Reason: Quality of Care
Reason: Quality of Care
November 20, 2020
$28,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-21-135 · Signed July 7, 2021
Reason: Quality of Care
Reason: Quality of Care
April 14, 2017
$10,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-17-042 · Signed July 25, 2017
Reason: Physical Environment
Reason: Physical Environment
Date not yet available
$20,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-17-057 · Signed October 12, 2017
Reason: Multiple Deficiencies
Reason: Multiple Deficiencies