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Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

26 Rock Rose Way, Malta, NY 1202086 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: NY DOH — view official record
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 14 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Home of the Good Shepherd is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and effective transition support, making it a strong candidate for families seeking a warm, community-focused environment. However, given the serious nature of the misconduct allegations mentioned in recent reviews, we strongly recommend that you ask management directly about their staff training protocols, incident reporting procedures, and how they ensure resident safety.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

14 reviews on Google
The Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe is widely praised by families for its compassionate staff, welcoming atmosphere, and effective transition process, particularly regarding the assistance provided by their admissions team. While most reviewers report high levels of satisfaction with the care their loved ones receive, there are isolated but serious allegations regarding staff conduct and historical concerns related to administrative turnover and pandemic-era health outcomes. Overall, the facility is viewed as a supportive, home-like environment for long-term care.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Seamless and supportive admissions process
  • Beautiful, well-maintained park-like setting
  • Engaging activities and musical programs

Concerns

  • Serious allegations of staff misconduct or abuse (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • High administrative turnover impacting stability (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02018(1)5.02020(1)1.02021(1)1.02023(1)4.32025(8)4.52026(4)

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How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very responsive to online feedback; how do you maintain that same level of open communication with families once a resident has moved in?
  • 2The park-like grounds are beautiful; what are some of the most popular ways residents enjoy the outdoor space during your scheduled activities?
  • 3Given the importance of consistency in care, how are you currently supporting your administrative and nursing teams to ensure long-term stability for the residents?
  • 4What specific protocols and training programs do you have in place to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of every resident under your care?
  • 5Since your music programs are highly regarded, could you tell me more about how you tailor these activities to keep residents engaged and connected?
  • 6How does your nursing staff coordinate with outside medical providers to ensure seamless care during a health emergency or a change in a resident's condition?

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Key Review Excerpts

My father was extremely well cared for in The Home of the Good Shepherd’s Memory Care Unit. After caring for my father at home for many years as his Alzheimer’s disease progressed, we made the difficult decision to have him cared for in a different setting.

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★

Since the day my Dad moved into Home of the Good Shepherd, he has felt welcomed and loved. His first day there they were having a lunch for just the men. He is not a shy guy, so immediately started conversing with the guys at his table.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

Kim, and the rest of the staff at The Home of the Good Shepherd in Malta, made this transition not only comfortable and seamless for my parents, but for the rest of my family as well.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 14 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: NY Dept. of Health

17total
25deficiencies

Key Findings

25 violations from 17 inspections

Dec 29, 2025Routine
487.5 (f) (16)

Resident protections

Jul 31, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Mar 31, 2025Complaint
487.7 (g) (3)

Resident services

Dec 23, 2024Routine
487.3 (b)

General provisions

1001.10 (m) (5) (i-iv)

Enhanced assisted living.

487.7 (f) (11) (x)

Resident services

487.8 (e) (1)

Food service

487.7 (f) (5)

Resident services

487.7 (f) (11) (iii)

Resident services

487.7 (d) (11)

Resident services

1001.13 (b)(5), (b)(6)(1-12)

Structural and environmental standards.

487.7 (f) (11) (i-v)

Resident services

487.11 (a)

Environmental standards

Oct 28, 2024Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Apr 2, 2024Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Dec 13, 2023Complaint
1001.10 (g) (1)-(2) (i-ii)

Resident services.

Oct 20, 2023Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Church Aid of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Town of Saratoga Springs, INC.

Organization Type

for profit

Source: State licensing data

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