St Marys Center Inc
Located at 516 West 126th Street in Harlem, Manhattan, St Mary’s Center Inc is a skilled nursing facility owned and operated by John Okwodu. The 40-bed home provides comprehensive skilled nursing care. It operates at 93% occupancy, with 37 residents. Its location has a Walk Score of 93, placing it in one of Manhattan’s most walkable neighborhoods. Family members and visitors can easily reach the facility and nearby transit on foot.
One of the home’s key strengths is its clinical staffing. Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 44 minutes of nursing care each day, including 58 minutes of registered nurse care, along with support from licensed nurses and nurse aides. The facility has 24-hour staffing, so residents can receive continuous hands-on care whether they are recovering from surgery, returning after a hospital stay, or living with ongoing medical conditions.
Rehabilitation services help residents improve strength, mobility, and independence during their stay. The care team also provides therapeutic recreation, social work, and pastoral care to support residents’ emotional, spiritual, and social well-being alongside their medical needs. Clinical services are available to address changing health needs throughout a resident’s stay.
New York State Department of Health inspections have focused on care documentation and life safety requirements over the years. Any cited deficiencies were corrected promptly. Families can ask about medication labeling procedures and environmental safety practices during a visit.
St Mary’s Center combines the personalized feel of a small nursing home with the convenience of a highly walkable Manhattan location. It’s a practical choice for families seeking skilled nursing care in upper Manhattan.
About this community
Occupancy
St Marys Center Inc is legally operated by St Mary's Center Inc (Not for Profit).
Inspection History
In New York State, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York State state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. New York State state average• Total citations (8% above)
• Life safety citations (100% above)
• Citations per year (6% above)
• Citations per inspection (236% above)
• Inspection citation rate (52% above)
• Complaints per bed (142% above) 6 Better Metrics better than New York State average:
• Health citations (70% below)
• Total inspections (67% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Total complaints (43% below)
• Complaints per year (43% below)
• Complaint investigations (73% below)
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 14 | 13 | This facility has 8% more total citations than a typical New York State nursing home (14 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 8% worse |
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Health citations
| 6 | 20 | This facility has 70% fewer health citations than a typical New York State nursing home (6 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 70% better |
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Life safety citations
| 8 | 4 | This facility has 100% more life safety citations than a typical New York State nursing home (8 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
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Citations per year
| 3.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 6% more citations per year than a typical New York State nursing home (3.5 vs. NY avg 3.3).↑ 6% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 4.7 | 1.4 | This facility has 236% more citations per inspection than a typical New York State nursing home (4.7 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 236% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 3 | 9 | This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical New York State nursing home (3 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 67% better |
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Inspections with citations
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York State nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 67% | 44% | This facility has 23 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York State nursing home (67% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 23% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 45 | 79 | This facility has 43% fewer total complaints than a typical New York State nursing home (45 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 43% better |
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Complaints per year
| 11.3 | 19.8 | This facility has 43% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York State nursing home (11.3 vs. NY avg 19.8).↓ 43% better |
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Complaints per bed
| 1.21 | 0.50 | This facility has 142% more complaints per bed than a typical New York State nursing home (1.21 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 142% worse |
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Complaint investigations
| 4 | 15 | This facility has 73% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York State nursing home (4 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 73% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- September 27, 2023 complaint survey found 10 deficiencies in care planning, resident records, respiratory care, and multiple life safety code issues, all corrected by late 2023.
- July 10, 2024 annual inspection cited one deficiency for abuse reporting documentation.
- February 12, 2025 certification survey found five deficiencies in medication labeling, environment safety, and life safety code issues, all corrected by April 11, 2025.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
New York State average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
New York State average 18.5
New York State average 5.05
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
New York State average: 0.2
New York State average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 years)
Infection Prevention & Vaccination
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Total hours from contractors
3,311 contractor hours this quarter
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31| Certified Nursing Assistant | 8 | 6 | 14 | 5,568 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 5 | 11 | 2,497 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,588 | 91 | 99% | 8.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 1 | 2 | 577 | 60 | 65% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 420 | 60 | 65% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 406 | 58 | 63% | 7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 378 | 54 | 59% | 7 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 300 | 50 | 54% | 6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 256 | 64 | 70% | 4 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 224 | 56 | 61% | 4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 162 | 42 | 46% | 3.9 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 110 | 11 | 12% | 10 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 14 | 15% | 4 |
| Dietitian | 0 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 23 | 25% | 2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 7 | 8% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 3 | 3% | 7.2 |
14 Certified Nursing Assistant
11 Registered Nurse
4 Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Mental Health Service Worker
1 Administrator
1 Nurse Practitioner
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
1 Feeding Assistant
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
1 Medical Director
1 Dental Services Staff
1 Other Physician
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
1 Dietitian
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
Short-stay resident measures
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for St Marys Center Inc from 2011–2018, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 2018 — the home's most recent complete cost report, an older period than most facilities report.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Marys Center Inc
Who is the owner of St Marys Center Inc?
St Marys Center Inc is legally operated by St Mary's Center Inc (Not for Profit).
Is St Marys Center Inc in a walkable area?
St Marys Center Inc has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the license number of St Marys Center Inc?
According to NY state health department records, St Marys Center Inc's license number is 7002349N.
What is the occupancy rate at St Marys Center Inc?
St Marys Center Inc's occupancy is 93%.
Does St Marys Center Inc operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
St Marys Center Inc is registered as a non-profit in NY.
How many beds does St Marys Center Inc have?
St Marys Center Inc has 40 beds.
Has St Marys Center Inc had any recent citations?
St Marys Center Inc has had 14 recently reported citations.
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