ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located at 301 Hackett Boulevard in Albany, is closing after 68 years. According to a press release from St. Peter’s, the decision was made by representatives of residents, staff, medical professionals, Sisters of Mercy, leadership, and the non-profit governing board.
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St. Peter’s said the building is in need of upgrades that are estimated to cost $60 million, which is beyond what they can afford. This includes building infrastructure upgrades and modernizing all resident living areas.
The Center, formerly known as Villa Mary Immaculate, opened in 1958. St. Peter’s said five patients are receiving short-term rehabilitation at the Center, while 96 residents who are receiving long-term care will transfer to the care provider of their choice.
St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit nursing home operated by St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) and The Eddy. A community meeting about the closure will be held on March 20 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 310 Manning Boulevard in Albany in the Mercy Auditorium.
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St. Peter’s said the proposed closure plan and certificate of need application were filed with the New York State Department of Health and were approved on Thursday. The Center will close after the last resident is transferred, which will likely happen in three months, said St. Peter’s. Employees will be offered incentives to continue working during the closure process and accept open positions across SPHP…