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Our Lady Of Mercy Life Center
2 Mercycare Lane, Guilderland, NY 12084
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Our Lady Of Mercy Life Center Description
Our Lady of Mercy Life Center provides both short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a supportive, resident focused environment. Guided by the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, the center believes each person has the right to care that emphasizes dignity, respect and self-worth.
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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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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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Health
Community Amenities
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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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
- 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 awayPrice Chopper
2.5 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
3.0 miles awayShoprite
3.6 miles awayAldi
3.7 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
New Karner (BusPlus)
3.7 miles awayVillage Center (BusPlus)
3.9 miles awayColonie (BusPlus)
4.4 miles awayBanks
SEFCU
0.6 miles awayKeybank
0.9 miles awayTrustco
0.9 miles awayChase
1.0 miles awayPioneer Savings Bank
1.7 miles awayHospitals
Saint Peter's Hospital
5.8 miles awayBellevue Woman's Center
6.5 miles awayCapital District Psychiatric Center
7.1 miles awayAlbany Medical Center
7.2 miles awaySamuel S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
7.5 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.9 miles awayCVS
1.0 miles awayRite Aid
1.0 miles awayCVS/Pharmacy
1.7 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
3.6 miles awayDentists
Affordable Dentures
4.0 miles awayAll Care Dental & Denture
4.8 miles awayAspen Dental
5.8 miles awayColvin Avenue Dental
5.8 miles awayChristopher J. Lyons Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
6.6 miles awayParks
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
0.1 miles awayNott Road Park
0.8 miles awayTawasentha Park
1.3 miles awayDiCaprio Park
2.2 miles awayVolunteer Firefighter's Memorial Park
2.6 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
8.5 miles awaySt Mary's Roman Catholic Church
8.5 miles awayFirst Dutch Reformed Church
8.5 miles awayShopping
Crossgates Mall
2.8 miles awayStuyvesant Plaza
3.5 miles awayColonie Center
4.5 miles awayViaPort Rotterdam
8.5 miles awayThe Shoppes at The Riverhouse
8.7 miles awayCulture
Campus Center West Auditorium
4.2 miles awayPerforming Arts Center
4.4 miles awayStudio Theatre
4.4 miles awayRecital Hall
4.4 miles awayLab Theatre
4.4 miles awayRestaurants
Dorado's Restaurant & Bar
0.9 miles awayStone Fox Grill
0.9 miles awayPinehaven Country Club
1.1 miles awayNirvana Indian Restaurant
2.0 miles awayAthos Restaurant
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