Citations Summary
Jun 2022 – May 202623 Total Citations — state avg: 41
Issued in the reporting period
18Standard Health
5Life Safety Code
Severity of Citations
How serious were those 23 citations?
0
Minor potential harm
All corrected ✓
0
No actual harm
None in this period
In plain language
- Across 4 inspections in the current reporting window, 1 found no citations at all; inspectors issued 23 citations in total.
- Of those, 18 were standard health citations (quality of care) and 5 were related to the Life Safety Code (fire protection).
- The state logged 46 complaints about this facility; 4 led to on-site inspections.
- The state has 1 formal enforcement action (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
0155301N
County
Albany
Phone
(518) 464-8100
Operated By
Our Lady of Mercy Life Center (Not for Profit)
DOH Regional Office
Capital District
Occupancy Rate
91%
Staff Flu Vaccination
89%
Inspection Details
Surveys with Citations Only▼
Standard Health Citations
Care Plan Timing And Revision
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Develop/implement Comprehensive Care Plan
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Food Procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Free From Abuse And Neglect
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Free Of Medication Error Rts 5 Prcnt Or More
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Grievances
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Infection Prevention & Control
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Investigate/prevent/correct Alleged Violation
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Label/store Drugs And Biologicals
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 Rights/exercise Of Rights
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Resident Self-admin Meds-clinically Approp
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Self-determination
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Sufficient Nursing Staff
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Life Safety Code Citations
Electrical Equipment - Testing And Maintenanc
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Systems - Essential Electric Syste
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Elevators
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Ep Program Patient Population
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Fire Alarm System - Installation
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
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Standard Health Citations
Free From Misappropriation/exploitation
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
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Standard Health Citations
Infection Prevention & Control
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Resident Allergies, Preferences, Substitutes
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 2026Below state average. This facility received 33.5 complaints per 100 beds vs. a statewide rate of 57.4. 5 citations resulted from those complaints (3.6 per 100 beds vs. 5.3 statewide).
Total Complaints
46
55,669 statewide
Per 100 Occupied Beds
33.5
57.4 state avg
On-Site Inspections
4
7,566 statewide
Citations Issued
5
3.6 per 100 beds · avg 5.3
Facility-Reported Incidents
65%
55% statewide
| Citations by Category | This Facility |
|---|---|
| Administration | 0 |
| Dietary Services | 2 |
| Other Services | 1 |
| Physical Environment | 2 |
| Quality of Care | 1 |
| Resident Rights | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
Enforcement & Fines
Jun 2016 – May 20261 enforcement action totaling $4,000 in fines over the reporting period. Resolved via Stipulation & Order agreements with the NY Department of Health where applicable.
January 13, 2023
$4,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-23-045 · Signed April 17, 2023
Reason: Infection Control
Reason: Infection Control