Alice Hyde Medical Center
Alice Hyde Medical Center is a 135-bed nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Malone, Franklin County, established in 1968 and relocated to newly constructed Alice Center in 2015. Operating as part of University of Vermont Health Network, it provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, respite care, and specialized memory care. Medicare and Medicaid certified with 92.8 percent occupancy averaging 125 residents, it maintains resident and family councils and integrates clinical services with hospital-affiliated emergency and specialty resources.
Alice Hyde received a three-star overall CMS rating, marginally below state average of 3.33 and equal to national average of 3.32. Health inspection rating is two stars; quality measures rating is five stars; staffing ratings reflect conflicting source data (ranging 2-4 stars). Recent inspection records documented 12 deficiencies, 198 complaints, and 12 citations. Which is a striking disparity indicating substantial operational or communication dysfunction beneath surface inspection findings. Licensed nursing hours average 1.52 hours per resident daily, marginally exceeding national average of 1.4 hours, though EveryPlace data characterizes RN-specific hours as below federal minimums. The facility carries one documented abuse citation and EveryPlace records reveal 10 complaint-triggered abuse and neglect investigations, creating heightened regulatory scrutiny regarding resident protection protocols and vulnerability management.
Alice Hyde offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, psychiatry, and comprehensive rehabilitation services. Modern facility infrastructure emphasizes community engagement, therapeutic programming, and individualized care planning. Hospital affiliation enables integrated medical management, on-site specialist availability, and emergency capability without external transfer. Partial sprinkler coverage provides building fire safety.
Family feedback demonstrates stark polarization. Recent testimonials praise dedicated nursing staff and modern facility appearance. Older reviews and EveryPlace analysis identify consistent patterns of administrative unresponsiveness, billing errors persisting post-discharge, medication management protocol failures, and near-inaccessible nursing station communication. This enduring administrative dysfunction surrounding billing accuracy, medication protocols, and staff accessibility suggests operational failures distinct from clinical care quality.
Alice Hyde represents a facility where five-star quality measures mask systemic communication and administrative deficiencies generating complaints at 16.5-fold excess relative to documented deficiencies. Families considering placement must establish written agreements with specific administrative contacts, obtain written discharge medication verification protocols before admission, conduct multiple unannounced visits across different time periods to assess communication responsiveness, and verify whether the abuse citation and ongoing complaint pattern have demonstrably resolved since investigation.
About this community
Occupancy
Alice Hyde Medical Center is legally operated by Alice Hyde Medical Center (Not for Profit).
Infection Prevention & Vaccination
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
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.
Enforcement Actions
Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York State regulators when a nursing home fails to meet state or federal care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
Since 2012This facility has 2 enforcement actions. 57% of New York State nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 0.9.
- July 7, 2021 Quality of Care #NH-21-205
- October 19, 2012 Multiple Deficiencies #NH-16-178
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 2016 vs. New York State state average• Total inspections (11% above)
• Inspections with citations (40% above)
• Inspection citation rate (25% above)
• Total complaints (167% above)
• Complaints per year (167% above)
• Complaints per bed (294% above) 6 Better Metrics better than New York State average:
• Total citations (31% below)
• Health citations (15% below)
• Life safety citations (25% below)
• Citations per year (31% below)
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Complaint investigations (27% below)
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
Rank #237 / 353
This home is ranked #237 of 353 in New York State for citations. Total citations are formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors. Counts above the state average can signal care issues, but may also reflect more frequent inspections. For fuller context, pair with severity breakdown and how recently issues were recorded.
Distribution across 353 NY homes
Top 20%: 72 homes had < 10 citations
20–40%: 72 homes had 9–14 citations
40–60%: 72 homes had 14–19 citations
60–80%: 72 homes had 19–25 citations
80–100%: 69 homes had > 24 citations
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total citations
| 20 | 29 | This facility has 31% fewer total citations than a typical New York State nursing home (20 vs. NY avg 29).↓ 31% better |
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Health citations
| 17 | 20 | This facility has 15% fewer health citations than a typical New York State nursing home (17 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 15% better |
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Life safety citations
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer life safety citations than a typical New York State nursing home (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per year
| 2 | 2.9 | This facility has 31% fewer citations per year than a typical New York State nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 2.9).↓ 31% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 2 | 3.2 | This facility has 38% fewer citations per inspection than a typical New York State nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 3.2).↓ 38% better |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
| 10 | 9 | This facility has 11% more total inspections than a typical New York State nursing home (10 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 11% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 7 | 5 | This facility has 40% more inspections with citations than a typical New York State nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 5).↑ 40% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 70% | 56% | This facility has 14 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York State nursing home (70% vs. NY avg 56%).↑ 14% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 211 | 79 | This facility has 167% more total complaints than a typical New York State nursing home (211 vs. NY avg 79).↑ 167% worse |
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Complaints per year
| 21.1 | 7.9 | This facility has 167% more complaints per year than a typical New York State nursing home (21.1 vs. NY avg 7.9).↑ 167% worse |
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Complaints per bed
| 1.97 | 0.50 | This facility has 294% more complaints per bed than a typical New York State nursing home (1.97 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 294% worse |
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Complaint investigations
| 11 | 15 | This facility has 27% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York State nursing home (11 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 27% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on February 10, 2025, identified one Level 2 deficiency related to being free from abuse and neglect, which was corrected by April 11, 2025. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of Level 2 deficiencies involving care planning, accident hazards, reporting of alleged violations, medication errors, and food sanitation, all of which were corrected within a few months of each survey. Prior enforcement actions with stipulations, orders, and fines were noted in reports from 2016 and 2021, but no enforcement actions were listed in the available recent reports. Complaint investigations were unsubstantiated or not noted in the recent inspections. The facility’s record shows recurring issues mainly with abuse prevention, reporting, and safety, but corrections have been made promptly, indicating ongoing attention to compliance.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Inspections
New York State average 3.6
Last Health inspection on May 2023
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.
17 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)
New York State average: 0.2
New York State average: 0.2
Citations history (last 8 years)
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
8,835 contractor hours this quarter
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 55 | 13 | 68 | 26,704 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 11 | 28 | 8,972 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 4,205 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,546 | 86 | 95% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,396 | 90 | 99% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 931 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 908 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 481 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 408 | 52 | 57% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 390 | 50 | 55% | 7.8 |
68 Certified Nursing Assistant
28 Licensed Practical Nurse
18 Registered Nurse
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
2 Speech Language Pathologist
1 Qualified Social Worker
1 Physical Therapy Aide
1 Nurse Practitioner
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
1 RN Director of Nursing
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
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
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
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alice Hyde Medical Center
Who is the owner of Alice Hyde Medical Center?
The legal owner and operator of Alice Hyde Medical Center is Alice Hyde Medical Center (Not for Profit).
Is Alice Hyde Medical Center in a walkable area?
Alice Hyde Medical Center has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Alice Hyde Medical Center?
According to NY state health department records, Alice Hyde Medical Center's license number is 1624000N.
What is the occupancy rate at Alice Hyde Medical Center?
Alice Hyde Medical Center's occupancy is 79%.
How many beds does Alice Hyde Medical Center have?
Alice Hyde Medical Center has 135 beds.
Has Alice Hyde Medical Center had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Alice Hyde Medical Center has had 20 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Alice Hyde Medical Center?
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