The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
SHAKER PLACE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
ALBANY, NY · Medicare-certified · 250 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
3 out of 5 stars overall. Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has average health inspection and staffing ratings, a stronger 4-star quality measures rating, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.83 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8319 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 22, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8319.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.45
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.02
- Nurse aides
- 2.36
- Weekend nursing
- 3.12
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2.4%2.7%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.6%7.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.2%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%2.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.4%6.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.8%15%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17.5%6.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.1%20.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.9%20.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.2%5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.3%99.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
69.7%67%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited June 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited April 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 243.4 residents on an average day (97% of 250 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 51 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.