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St. Mary’s Center

516 West 126th Street

3(4 ratings)· New York average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Total units
39
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
39

What Families Think

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There is very little review detail available for St. Mary's Center. Google reviewers rate it 3 out of 5 based on just four reviews, and the only text review on file described the community bluntly as "absolutely disgusting." Families considering this community should contact it directly to ask about care quality, cleanliness, and current conditions.

What reviewers flag

  • One reviewer described the community as "absolutely disgusting"

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

St. Mary’s Center is a senior living community in New York, New York offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Families rate it 3.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

About St. Mary’s Center

St. Mary's Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in New York, licensed for up to 39 residents. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified across all licensed beds and is operated by a non-profit corporation.

St. Mary's Center holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, reflecting its performance across the federal quality measures that assess care quality, staffing, and safety.

Types of Care at St. Mary’s Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews of St. Mary’s Center

3overall · 4 ratings combined

3★ on Google (4)

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 26 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 12, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 11, 2025

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2025

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2025

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2025

Sep 27, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard10 citations
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 26, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 15, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2023

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2023

  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023

Apr 11, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 11, 2022

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 11, 2022

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2022

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2022

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2022

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2022

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2022

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2022

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2022

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 11, 2022

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 11, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does St. Mary’s Center offer?

St. Mary’s Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does St. Mary’s Center cost?

St. Mary’s Center has not published its pricing. For context, communities in New York that publish rates start around $15,330 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is St. Mary’s Center located?

St. Mary’s Center is located at 516 West 126th Street in New York, New York.

What do families say about St. Mary’s Center?

St. Mary’s Center carries a 3.0 out of 5 rating from 4 Google reviews. There is very little review detail available for St. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did St. Mary’s Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

St. Mary’s Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 26 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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