Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Nursing home in Cooperstown, NY
- Mostly night shifts
- New grads welcome on 3 roles
From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 11, 2026Sources
The short version
You join a workplace an RN in 2021 said they looked forward to, with supportive bosses, staffing they called above typical, and staff who care about residents.
Employer research, Sep 11, 2026
You read an RN who looked forward to work after new management, citing supportive bosses and staffing they called above typical.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2021-04-30Source: indeed.comYou see third-party RN estimates around $45.19–$47.35 an hour, not employer-posted rates.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-07-13 · 2026-09-05Source: indeed.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: all 3 roles welcome new grads
- LPNs and LVNs: all 3 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 2 of the 3 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$47.35/hr
Registered Nurse average hourly pay estimated from 95 past and present job postings on Indeed
As of 2026-07-13
Sources
- Annual pay
Average annual pay for an RN at Alpine Rehabilitation And Nursing Center; about $45.19/hour
As of 2026-09-05
- Annual pay
LPN average annual salary listed for this employer; about $38.46/hour
As of 2026-09-05
- Annual pay
CNA average annual salary listed for this employer; about $19.66/hour
As of 2026-09-05
- Annual pay
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA submitted salaries $38,000–$48,000 per year (4 salaries)
As of 2026
Sources
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- New management and staffing
- An RN said newer management made Alpine a place they looked forward to, with supportive bosses, above-typical staffing, and staff who care about residents.
Sources
As of 2021-04-30Source: indeed.com- Ownership, morale, and staffing
- A short-tenured LPN liked convenience, small size, and pay, but warned the same owners had hurt morale and staffing at Utica Rehab and Nursing Center.
Sources
As of 2016-01-31Source: glassdoor.co.in- Recent review ratings vs slogan
- A Facebook post pointed to new 1–3 star employee reviews and said the “Be the Light” slogan does not appear to cover staff.
Sources
As of 2026Source: facebook.com
The hard parts
A 2026 post pointed to new 1–3 star employee reviews and said the slogan does not appear to cover staff.
Sources
As of 2026Source: facebook.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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
Common questions
Does Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center hire new grads?
All 3 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$30–$31/hr
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- Rotating shift
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$30–$31/hr
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- Night shift
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$30–$31/hr
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- Night shift
Sources
- facebook.com/61574235860741/posts/-new-employee-reviews-are-in-and-apparently-the-be-the-light-slogan-doesnt-exten/122179532462807862
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.co.in/Reviews/Employee-Review-Alpine-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center-E1146292-RVW9403843.htm
What nurses say · as of 2016-01-31
- glassdoor.com/Salary/Alpine-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center-Salaries-E1146292.htm
Nursing here · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Alpine-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center/job-titles/Registered-Nurse
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2021-04-30
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