Adirondack Health
Hospital in Saranac Lake, NY
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 13, 2026Sources
The short version
You'd hear long-tenured staff describe work/life balance as a major strength.
For experienced nursesSources
You'd hear colleagues cite strong benefits, a positive culture, and small extra perks.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2021-10-29Source: glassdoor.comYou'd work with people who focus on doing right by patients and speak well of middle management.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2017-02-17Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
- Career development
A long-tenured employee said hospital size leaves little room for professional growth.
Adirondack Health · employer research
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As of 2017-02-17Source: glassdoor.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Work/life balance
- Long-tenured Saranac Lake staff describe work/life balance as a major strength.
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- Benefits and culture
- Employees cite strong benefits, positive culture, and small extra perks, with no cons listed in one review.
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As of 2021-10-29Source: glassdoor.com- Patient-centered culture
- Staff say colleagues focus on doing right by patients and view middle management favorably.
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As of 2017-02-17Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Career growth
- Limited advancement was attributed to the hospital’s small size.
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As of 2017-02-17Source: glassdoor.com- Accountability and communication
- Reviewers noted occasional communication gaps and that low performers may get too many chances.
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As of 2017-02-17Source: glassdoor.com- Pay and part-time benefits
- Pay is viewed as below industry norms for LPNs and CNAs; full-time benefits are liked, part-time benefits often are not.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Overall recommendation
- About 12 Saranac Lake reviews average 3.6 stars, with roughly 71% willing to recommend and 71% positive outlook.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Recent work/life ratings
- A December 2024 HR review scored work/life balance 3.0, lower than older five-star reviews.
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As of 2024-12-03Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
You'd likely find little room to move up; one long-tenured employee tied that ceiling to the hospital's size.
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As of 2017-02-17Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Saranac Lake, NY
Saranac Lake offers a serene Adirondack Mountain retreat for nurses seeking a four-season outdoor lifestyle. Nestled among pristine lakes near Lake Flower and the High Peaks, this tight-knit village blends rustic charm with a historic downtown. It's an ideal setting for those who crave nature and tranquility between shifts.
Browse roles in Saranac Lake- State price level · New York
- 8% above the national average
- State index 107.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $853/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $61,967/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Adirondack Health
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Adirondack-Health-E261658-RVW54675118.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2021-10-29
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Adirondack-Health-E261658-RVW13833201.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2021-10-29
- glassdoor.com/Salary/Adirondack-Health-Salaries-E261658.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Adirondack-Health-Saranac-Lake-Reviews-EI_IE261658.0,17_IL.18,30_IC1132159.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
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