Albany Senior AdvisorNew York's Department of Health licenses Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe, 26 Rockrose Way in Malta, as an adult home for 86 residents with ALR, EALR and SNALR certification; the building is in the Town of Malta, Saratoga County.
How is Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe listed on the state roster?
Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe operates under 1 Department of Health operating certificate (640-E-036) covering 86 beds, bigger than the 66-bed midpoint of the 49 licensed residences across the Capital Region.
| License | Operating certificate | Certified capacity | ALR certifications (beds) | Opened | Residents, end of 2026 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Home | 640-E-036 | 86 | ALR 86, EALR 86, SNALR 16 | May 19, 2003 | 82 |
When 2026 Q2 closed, 82 people lived here in 86 certified beds, roughly 95% occupancy. The state lists The Church Aid of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Town of Saratoga Springs, Inc. as operator (not for profit corporation). Licensing at this address goes back to 2003.
Which levels of care is Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe certified to provide?
According to the state's quarterly capacity report, 86 beds carry Assisted Living Residence (ALR) certification; 86 are Enhanced ALR (EALR) beds, which let residents with heavier physical needs stay; 16 are Special Needs ALR (SNALR) beds for people living with dementia.
These certifications decide whether someone can stay when needs change: EALR covers chronic help with walking or transfers, and SNALR requires a dementia plan approved by the department. More on ALR, EALR and SNALR.
How has Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe fared in Department of Health inspections?
Since July 1, 2022 the Department of Health has filed 17 inspection reports on Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe, the latest dated February 11, 2026, citing 25 violations in total.
| Report date | Inspection type | Violations | Status | Topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| February 3, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| December 29, 2025 | Relicensure Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident protections |
| July 31, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| March 31, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident services |
| December 23, 2024 | Relicensure Survey | 10 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | General provisions; Resident services; Resident services |
| October 28, 2024 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| April 2, 2024 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
The most recent full relicensure inspection listed is from December 29, 2025. The total is above the Capital Region median of 23 violations for the same period. Topics cited most often: resident services (10), environmental standards (5), structural and environmental standards (2).
The remaining 9 older reports appear on the residence's NYS Health Profiles page.
Has the state taken enforcement action against Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe?
NYS Health Profiles lists no enforcement action against Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe in its current window.
A clean enforcement record is not the same as a clean inspection record; the violation totals above fill in the picture.
What other licensed residences are close to Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe?
The closest other licensed adult care facility is Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga Springs, about 7.3 miles away by straight line, certified for 42 beds (ALR, EALR, SNALR).
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home of the Good Shepherd 390 Church St, Saratoga Springs 12866 | 7.3 | 42 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 42 | 16 |
| Home of the Good Shepherd Saratoga 394-402 Church St, Saratoga Springs 12866 | 7.3 | 105 | ALR, EALR | 0 | 10 |
| Woodlawn Commons 156 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs 12866 | 7.4 | 42 | ALR, EALR | 0 | 13 |
| Willow Ridge Pointe 1 Prospect St, Mechanicville 12118 | 7.4 | 13 | Base license only | 0 | 36 |
| Peregrine Senior Living at Clifton Park 1 Emma Ln, Clifton Park 12065 | 9.0 | 64 | EALR, SNALR | 64 | 0 |
Which hospitals are closest to Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe?
Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe is located in the Town of Malta, Saratoga County; its closest general hospital is Saratoga Hospital (Albany Med Health System), about 7.0 miles away by straight line.
Ellis Hospital is next, about 13.1 miles off. All distances are straight lines between coordinates rather than driving routes.
Should nursing home care become necessary, the nearest CMS-certified homes are Wesley Health Care Center Inc (7.3 mi, CMS 1 of 5) and Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare (7.9 mi, CMS 1 of 5).
What should a family ask Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe before moving in?
Use the inspection data to guide the visit: ask for the latest Department of Health inspection report and how any citations were fixed.
- Ask how many aides and supervisors are on duty and awake overnight, and who handles medication assistance.
- Ask how many enhanced and special needs beds are free today and what triggers a move from one level to another.
- Ask whether SSI residents are accepted and what happens if private savings run out after move-in.
- Get the admission agreement and full fee schedule in writing before paying any deposit; New York requires a written agreement.
State record: Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe on NYS Health Profiles.
