Alice Hyde Medical Center

Alice Hyde Medical Center is a nursing care facility located at 45 Sixth Street in Malone, New York, within Franklin County. The facility operates under a non-profit ownership structure and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Alice Hyde Medical Center has a total of 135 certified beds, making it a mid-sized provider within its region. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories: overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Alice Hyde Medical Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. This overall rating falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, also below the national average, reflecting findings from state inspections conducted on behalf of CMS. In contrast, the staffing rating is 4 stars, which is above the national average and indicates a relatively higher level of staffing compared to most facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, suggesting performance on clinical care indicators that is above the national average in that category. Alice Hyde Medical Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, consistent with its dual certification status. This means the facility is available to residents who qualify for federal Medicare benefits as well as those covered under the New York State Medicaid program. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (518) 481-8000 to inquire about current availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be accepted. When considering this facility in the context of national benchmarks, the overall 2-star rating places Alice Hyde Medical Center below the national average of 3.0 stars. The gap between its health inspection rating and its staffing and quality measure ratings is notable. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each indicate above-average performance in those specific domains, while the health inspection rating of 2 stars contributes to the lower overall score. Prospective residents and their representatives may wish to review the detailed CMS inspection reports available through the Medicare Care Compare tool to better understand the specific findings that inform the health inspection rating. This facility represents one option among several nursing care providers serving Franklin County and the broader northern New York region.