Albany, NY – A major healthcare facility in Albany is set to shut its doors, leaving more than 100 workers without jobs and raising concerns about local care access.
According to a WARN notice filed this week, St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, also known as Villa Mary Immaculate, will permanently close on Friday, June 5, 2026. The facility, located at 301 Hackett Blvd, is expected to lay off 133 employees as part of the closure.
The notice, submitted through New York’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification system, indicates the layoffs will impact a range of staff, including healthcare workers, administrative personnel and support staff. The WARN Act requires employers to provide advance notice of significant layoffs or closures, giving workers time to prepare for employment transitions.
St. Peter’s Health Partners, the organization affiliated with the facility, has not publicly detailed the reasons behind the closure. However, healthcare industry trends in recent years have shown increasing financial pressures on long-term care facilities, including staffing shortages and rising operational costs.
Local officials and workforce agencies are expected to coordinate support services for displaced employees. These efforts often include job placement assistance, career counseling and potential retraining programs aimed at helping workers reenter the workforce.
The closure may also have broader implications for the Albany community, particularly for families relying on long-term care services. It remains unclear how current residents will be relocated or what alternative arrangements are being made for their continued care.
State labor officials encourage affected workers to monitor updates and take advantage of available assistance programs as the June closure date approaches.
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