Teresian House Nursing Home Co
Nursing Home Facility
200 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12203
Teresian House Nursing Home Co is a senior care community located in Albany, NY. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Albany area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (518) 456-2000.
Operated by Carmelite Sisters for the Aged & Infirm, which runs 7 communities in our directory.
With 302 beds, Teresian House Nursing Home Co is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Albany average about 150 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 95% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Albany average of roughly 86%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in November 2024 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Albany average about 4.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 34%.
The community is located in Albany County, NY.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 26 problems at Teresian House Nursing Home Co. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Teresian House Nursing Home Co offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 302
- Occupancy 95%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 34%
- Last health inspection November 2024
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