Our Lady of Mercy Life Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 40 Google reviews

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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
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
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- 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
How They Respond to Reviews
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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total 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
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents who lost too much weight
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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, 2024Routine18
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.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Oct 15, 2024Complaint2
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.
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, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Feb 14, 2022Routine8
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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, 2019Routine3
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Our Lady of Mercy Life Center
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Trinity Health
19 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.4/5 · Rank 19 of 20 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
St Peters Health Partners
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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