Nursing home · Guilderland, NY
Our Lady of Mercy Life Center
2 Mercycare Lane, Guilderland, NY 12084 · (518) 464-8100
Our Lady of Mercy Life Center is a 160-bed nonprofit nursing home in Guilderland, New York (Albany County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1993. On average it cares for 148 residents a day (about 92% of its certified beds). It is part of Trinity Health, a group of 18 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.85 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.85 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.66 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50% | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 49% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | – | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | October 15, 2024 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 15 above the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 2 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Our Lady of Mercy Life Center?
CMS rates Our Lady of Mercy Life Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Our Lady of Mercy Life Center have?
160 certified beds, with an average of 148 residents a day.
Does Our Lady of Mercy Life Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Our Lady of Mercy Life Center?
(518) 464-8100. Address: 2 Mercycare Lane, Guilderland, NY 12084.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).