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Our Lady Of Mercy Life Center

2 Mercycare Lane, Guilderland, NY 12084

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,015

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,003
  • Average State Price: $9,241
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Our Lady Of Mercy Life Center Description

    Our Lady Of Mercy Life Center is a community that offers nursing care and is about 2.0 miles outside the small town of Westmere, New York. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    6
    Our Lady Of Mercy Life Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 34 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 2 communities in Guilderland
  • Ranking in State: 1003 out of 1231 communities in NY
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    The reviews for the senior living facilities vary widely, with some expressing deep gratitude and others voicing serious concerns. Positive comments highlight the exceptional care, cleanliness, delicious food, and professional excellence of the staff at certain facilities, with some families feeling blessed for the extended time with their loved ones. The dedication and compassion of individual staff members, even in challenging times such as the pandemic, are also praised.

    However, there are significant criticisms as well. Some reviews describe experiences of neglect, inadequate care, and unprofessional behavior by the staff, leading to severe health consequences for the residents. Concerns about the lack of communication, the mood of the staff, and the overall care environment are common. Specific units within facilities are mentioned for being poorly run, short-staffed, and failing to provide adequate care, leading to tragic outcomes.

    Despite these issues, there are stories of recovery and progress, with some residents making surprising health improvements thanks to the care received. The cleanliness, friendliness, and accommodating nature of some facilities are highlighted as exceptional. The variety and quality of food, along with the willingness to adjust meals to resident preferences, are also noted positively.

    In summary, while there are facilities and staff that are highly commended for their care and professionalism, there are also alarming reports of neglect and inadequate care. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to thoroughly research and interact with the staff before making a decision.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 1, 1993
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 160
    Total current residents: 136
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 3
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $1625


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-02-14 2022-03-07 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-08-13 2019-10-01 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    2017-12-21 2018-02-19 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-08-02 $650
    2021-11-15 $975

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Westmere which is 2.0 miles away and has a population of 7,284 (very small town).
    • The average income is $79,476, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 27
      • Average Temperature: 51.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 154 days of rain, 51 days of snow and 159 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year

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    Supermarkets

    Hannaford
    1.7 miles away
    Price Chopper
    2.5 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    3.0 miles away
    Shoprite
    3.6 miles away
    Aldi
    3.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    New Karner (BusPlus)
    3.7 miles away
    Village Center (BusPlus)
    3.9 miles away
    Colonie (BusPlus)
    4.4 miles away

    Banks

    SEFCU
    0.6 miles away
    Keybank
    0.9 miles away
    Trustco
    0.9 miles away
    Chase
    1.0 miles away
    Pioneer Savings Bank
    1.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saint Peter's Hospital
    5.8 miles away
    Bellevue Woman's Center
    6.5 miles away
    Capital District Psychiatric Center
    7.1 miles away
    Albany Medical Center
    7.2 miles away
    Samuel S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    7.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.9 miles away
    CVS
    1.0 miles away
    Rite Aid
    1.0 miles away
    CVS/Pharmacy
    1.7 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    3.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Affordable Dentures
    4.0 miles away
    All Care Dental & Denture
    4.8 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    5.8 miles away
    Colvin Avenue Dental
    5.8 miles away
    Christopher J. Lyons Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
    6.6 miles away

    Parks

    Albany Pine Bush Preserve
    0.1 miles away
    Nott Road Park
    0.8 miles away
    Tawasentha Park
    1.3 miles away
    DiCaprio Park
    2.2 miles away
    Volunteer Firefighter's Memorial Park
    2.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
    8.5 miles away
    St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
    8.5 miles away
    First Dutch Reformed Church
    8.5 miles away

    Shopping

    Crossgates Mall
    2.8 miles away
    Stuyvesant Plaza
    3.5 miles away
    Colonie Center
    4.5 miles away
    ViaPort Rotterdam
    8.5 miles away
    The Shoppes at The Riverhouse
    8.7 miles away

    Culture

    Campus Center West Auditorium
    4.2 miles away
    Performing Arts Center
    4.4 miles away
    Studio Theatre
    4.4 miles away
    Recital Hall
    4.4 miles away
    Lab Theatre
    4.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Dorado's Restaurant & Bar
    0.9 miles away
    Stone Fox Grill
    0.9 miles away
    Pinehaven Country Club
    1.1 miles away
    Nirvana Indian Restaurant
    2.0 miles away
    Athos Restaurant
    2.1 miles away

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