Hospitals in ZIP 12208 (Albany, NY)

In ZIP 12208, Albany, NY, the latest CMS data lists 4 Medicare-certified hospitals, with an average overall star rating of 1.7 / 5 among rated providers.

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Hospitals provide inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic care. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that summarize mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

All hospitals in ZIP 12208

Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Albany Medical Center Hospital Albany, NY 12208 CMS rating 1.0 / 5 Hospital · Veterans Health Administration Albany VA Medical Center Albany, NY 12208 CMS rating 2.0 / 5 Hospital · Government - State Capital District Psych Center Albany, NY 12208 Not CMS-rated Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private St Peter's Hospital Albany, NY 12208 CMS rating 2.0 / 5

ZIP 12208 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 4 CMS-certified hospitalss in ZIP 12208, 3 of which report an overall star rating (75%). Ownership on record breaks down as 2 non-profit, 1 government, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 2.0 out of 5 at ALBANY VA MEDICAL CENTER (other). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 2.0 out of 5.

Providers on record4
With a published overall rating3 of 4 (75%)
Average overall rating1.7 / 5
Highest-rated providerALBANY VA MEDICAL CENTER (2.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 non-profit, 1 government, 1 other
Certified beds (total)Not reported
Providers with a federal penalty0
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Comparing hospitals in ZIP 12208

Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 12208, Albany, NY, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITALHospital1.0non-profit—0
ALBANY VA MEDICAL CENTERHospital2.0other—0
CAPITAL DISTRICT PSYCH CENTERHospitalNot ratedgovernment—0
ST PETER'S HOSPITALHospital2.0non-profit—0
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Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in ZIP 12208?
The current CMS data lists 4 Medicare-certified hospitals with a mailing address in ZIP 12208 (Albany, NY).
Which hospital in ZIP 12208 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, ALBANY VA MEDICAL CENTER has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospitals in ZIP 12208, at 2.0 out of 5.
Who owns the hospitals in ZIP 12208?
Ownership on record for hospitals in ZIP 12208 is 2 non-profit, 1 government, 1 other. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What other ZIP codes near Albany have hospitals?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Albany in the current data.
Do any providers in ZIP 12208 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 12208 in this CMS data.

Data & methodology

This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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