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Our Lady of Mercy Life Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

2 Mercycare Lane, Guilderland, NY 12084160 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.0/5

based on 40 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (15 vs median 6.0)

Bottom 25% in NY · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above average staffing · Worst in TRINITY HEALTH chain · No penalties on record · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the rehab therapy team is highly regarded, the facility suffers from recurring reports of severe neglect and staffing shortages. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a plan for frequent family visits to monitor care, and specifically ask management how they handle call-bell response times and communication during off-hours.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

40 reviews on Google
Our Lady of Mercy Life Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the facility for excellent rehab outcomes and compassionate staff, while others report severe neglect and staffing shortages. Common complaints include long wait times for call bells, residents being left in soiled conditions, and poor communication from management. Families considering this facility should be aware that experiences appear to vary significantly depending on the unit and the specific staffing levels at the time of stay.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff3.0Clean7.0Activities5.0Meds2.0Memory2.0Comms2.0Value1.0

Strengths

  • Effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Generally clean and odor-free environment
  • High-quality food and dining options
  • Dedicated individual staff members

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to neglected basic needs (mentioned by 11 reviewers)
  • Slow response times to call bells and assistance requests (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Poor communication from nursing supervisors and administration (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Over-reliance on temporary agency staff (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 43 analyzed

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4
4
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How They Respond to Reviews

13%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, what specific protocols are in place to ensure that call bells are answered promptly and resident needs are met in a timely manner?
  • 2How does the facility integrate permanent staff with temporary agency personnel to ensure consistent, high-quality care for residents?
  • 3I noticed the facility has had a high number of recent state violations; what specific steps is the administration taking to address these concerns and improve the overall quality of care?
  • 4Since communication is a priority for our family, what is the standard process for nursing supervisors to update us on changes in a resident's condition or medication management?
  • 5I’ve heard positive things about your therapy and dining programs; how are these services structured to encourage social engagement and daily activity for residents?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is the facility's protocol for coordinating with local hospitals and keeping family members informed throughout the process?

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Key Review Excerpts

The food was restaurant quality! The Physical and Occupational therapists were professional and helpful. My experience there was that the staff were warm, friendly and competent.

Rehab patient · 2023★★★★★

My brother-in -law, who was there for rehab, was left lying in bed in surgical scrubs nearly every day for weeks. We were promised by the Supervisor of Nursing for updates that never came & begged for a nurse to call us - nothing.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

I have yet to come in and smell any foul odors. I constantly see housekeeping going around the facility and cleaning. They are professionals and seem dedicated to their residents.

Memory care family member · 2024★★★★★
Source: 40 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.84hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.82hrs
93%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.5%
Better than Avg
Here
0.5%
US
12.1%
NY
18.9%
Albany
3.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.6%
Better than Avg
Here
96.6%
US
93.4%
NY
91.3%
Albany
87.6%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.1%
US
19.4%
NY
20.2%
Albany
22.2%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.8%
US
19.5%
NY
13.3%
Albany
13.8%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
92.2%
US
95.5%
NY
95.3%
Albany
91.6%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.9%
Better than Avg
Here
2.9%
US
5.3%
NY
5.9%
Albany
4.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.4%
Better than Avg
Here
92.4%
US
81.8%
NY
77.0%
Albany
73.1%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.9%
Better than Avg
Here
89.9%
US
79.7%
NY
78.8%
Albany
75.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
2.1%
US
1.6%
NY
1.2%
Albany
2.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

15deficiencies
Well above state avg (7.6)
3 complaint-triggered

This facility has concerning patterns with 32 deficiencies across multiple surveys, including families filing complaints that led to findings about nursing staffing, care planning, and resident protection. The most recurring problems involve resident rights, electrical safety systems, and food safety, with electrical and safety issues persisting across multiple years from 2019 to 2024, though all deficiencies show correction dates from the provider.

Oct 15, 2024Routine
18
0585Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0007Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0561Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0341Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0531Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Oct 15, 2024Complaint
2
0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Sep 20, 2024Complaint
1
0602Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Feb 14, 2022Routine
8
0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0814Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0770Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Aug 13, 2019Routine
3
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0921Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0814Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Our Lady of Mercy Life Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Trinity Health

Chain Size

19 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.4/5 · Rank 19 of 20 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

St Peters Health Partners

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Bala, GuhaOfficer / DirectorHanks, StevenOfficer / DirectorIsacksen, DanielOfficer / DirectorLapczynski, PatriciaOfficer / DirectorMccormick, RobertOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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