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Malta Residence

26 Rock Rose Way, Malta, NY 12020

Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(518) 581-2800


Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,795
  • Average State Price: $4,621
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Malta Residence Description

    At Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe in Malta, our community offers Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living and Memory Care for our residents. Since 1870, Home of the Good Shepherd has been providing superior professional care in a warm and caring home-like environment. Our size allows us to treat each resident as an individual, meeting their particular needs and encouraging them to remain active and involved with their lives.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.4
    Malta Residence
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 27 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Malta
  • Ranking in State: 942 out of 1217 communities in NY
  • Activities B

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B


    Employee Reviews

    4.9
    Home of The Good Shepherd
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 112 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in New York

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews strongly advise against placing loved ones in this facility, citing concerns over care quality and management practices.
    • One review describes the facility as older, with a nursing home feel, but notes the staff as helpful and friendly. However, amenities are described as basic.
    • Positive comments include appreciation for the caring staff, the sense of community, and the facility allowing pets. Some residents have had good experiences with the care provided.
    • Concerns were raised about the memory care section feeling institutionalized and a high turnover of administrators. There were also serious allegations of neglect and poor management, especially in handling emergencies and dietary needs.
    • One reviewer praised the facility for making a significant effort to accommodate their sister's urgent admission, highlighting the staff's understanding and proactive approach.
    • Contrasting experiences were shared about the assisted living versus the enhanced or memory care services, with some suggesting that the quality of care diminishes for residents requiring more intensive support.
    • Issues mentioned include inadequate staffing, lack of compassion, and a failure to maintain a safe environment for the most vulnerable residents.
    • Some families have observed a decline in their loved ones' health and well-being due to what they perceive as neglect and have chosen to relocate them for better care.

    Conclusion: Reviews of this senior living facility are mixed, with some residents and their families expressing satisfaction, particularly with the assisted living services, while others raise serious concerns about the quality of care, especially in the memory care and enhanced care sections. Prospective residents and their families are advised to thoroughly evaluate the facility to ensure it meets their needs and expectations.


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    Health

    Dementia care

    Blood glucose monitoring

    Nursing assessments

    Skilled nursing

    Care management

    Medication management


    Services

    Bathing

    Laundry & housekeeping

    Assistance with ambulation

    Housekeeping and laundry services

    Activities of daily living

    Dressing


    Activities

    Games

    Live entertainment

    Excursions

    Art classes

    Library

    Parks


    Community Amenities

    Full-service beauty/barber shop


    Room Amenities

    Home-like environment


    Dining

    Nutritious

    Appetizing

    In-season meal options

    Three wholesome meals

    Delicious snacks

    Freshly cooked


    Transportation

    Transportation



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Ballston Spa which is 3.3 miles away and has a population of 5,375 (very small town).
    • The average income is $79,049, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 26
      • Average Temperature: 50.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 147 days of rain, 47 days of snow and 170 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year

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    Supermarkets

    Price Chopper
    0.8 miles away
    Hannaford
    3.0 miles away
    Aldi
    3.6 miles away
    Price Chopper Limited
    6.9 miles away
    Four Seasons Natural Foods
    7.0 miles away

    Transportation

    Saratoga Springs
    7.0 miles away
    Schenectady
    14.0 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Circular St & Union Ave
    6.5 miles away
    Saratoga Rail Station
    7.0 miles away
    Exit 9 - Crossing Park & Ride
    8.5 miles away
    Exit 8 Park & Ride
    11.4 miles away
    Downtown/Train Station (BusPlus)
    14.1 miles away

    Banks

    SEFCU - Malta
    0.6 miles away
    Adirondack Trust
    0.8 miles away
    BSNB
    0.8 miles away
    Trustco Bank
    0.9 miles away
    KeyBank
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saratoga Hospital
    7.0 miles away
    Medical Center of Clifton Park
    8.8 miles away
    Sunnyview Rehibilitation Hospital
    12.8 miles away
    Ellis Hospital
    12.9 miles away
    Bellevue Woman's Center
    13.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away
    Rite-Aid
    3.5 miles away
    Rite Aid
    6.1 miles away
    Walgreens
    8.2 miles away
    Lange's Pharmacy
    12.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Jan P Fugal DDS
    3.6 miles away
    Harrison Family Dentists
    7.1 miles away
    Adirondack Dental Group
    7.7 miles away
    Springs Dental
    8.0 miles away
    Denna Dental
    8.6 miles away

    Parks

    Collamer Park
    0.8 miles away
    Malta Community Park
    1.0 miles away
    Malta Nature Reserve
    1.0 miles away
    Shenantaha Creek Park
    2.0 miles away
    Ballston Creek Preserve
    2.4 miles away

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    Shopping

    North Country Commons
    8.0 miles away
    Wilton Mall
    8.5 miles away
    Clifton Park Center
    8.6 miles away
    The Shoppes at The Riverhouse
    13.1 miles away
    ViaPort Rotterdam
    15.6 miles away

    Culture

    Round Lake Auditorium
    3.2 miles away
    Spa Summer Theatre (Home Made Theater)
    5.0 miles away
    Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
    5.0 miles away
    Spring Street Gallery
    6.6 miles away
    Dee Sarno Theater
    6.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Bui Thai
    0.5 miles away
    Recovery Sports Grill
    0.6 miles away
    Ripe Tomato An American Grill
    0.7 miles away
    Malta Diner
    0.9 miles away
    Carson's Woodside Tavern
    0.9 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of NY. It is a large-sized community with 86 total beds.

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